Virgin Islands at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | ISV |
NPC | National Paralympic Committee US Virgin Islands |
in Paris, France August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024 | |
Competitors | 1 (1 man) in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Isaiah Benjamin |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The United States Virgin Islands competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024. This was the nation's fourth time competing at the Summer Paralympic Games after it made its debut at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. The delegation consisted of only one competitor from one sport.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Athlete | Event | Final | |
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Result | Rank | ||
Isaiah Benjamin | Men's high jump T47 | 1.70 | 11 |
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