| Zimbabwe at the 1980 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | ZIM |
| NPC | Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee |
| in Arnhem | |
| Competitors | 5 |
| Medals Ranked 34th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Zimbabwe competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands. 5 competitors from Zimbabwe won 12 medals, 8 silver and 4 bronze, and finished 34th in the medal table. [1]
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