West Germany at the 1976 Summer Paralympics

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West Germany at the
1976 Summer Paralympics
Flag of Germany.svg
IPC code FRG
NPC National Paralympic Committee Germany
Website www.dbs-npc.de  (in German)
in Toronto
Medals
Ranked 4th
Gold
37
Silver
34
Bronze
26
Total
97
Summer Paralympics appearances
Other related appearances
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West Germany sent a delegation to compete at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto, Canada. Its athletes finished fourth in the overall medal count. [1]

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References

  1. "Medal Standings Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games" (pdf). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved March 24, 2012.