| Virgin Islands at the 2015 Parapan American Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | ISV |
| NOC | National Paralympic Committee US Virgin Islands |
| Website | http://www.paralympic.org/us-virgin-islands |
| in Toronto 7–15 August 2015 | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Ivan Espinosa (opening) |
| Medals |
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| Parapan American Games appearances | |
The Virgin Islands competed in the 2015 Parapan American Games. [1]
The following table lists Virgin Islands's delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | ||
| Ivan Espinosa | Men's 1500 m T38 | 5:25.05 | 8 |
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