| Uruguay at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | URU |
| NPC | Uruguayan Paralympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Uruguay competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012. [1]
| Athletes | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Gonzalo Dutra | 100m backstroke S10 | 1:11.42 | 17 | Did not advance | |
| 100m butterfly S10 | 1:18.01 | 22 | Did not advance | ||
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