Disabled athletics at the Lusofonia Games

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The disabled athletics tournament is held since 2009. In the 2009 Games it comprised a demonstration event, the 1500 meters in wheelchair for men, so its champion would not count in the final medal ranking of those Games.

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Men's events winners

400 m

1500 m wheelchair (Demonstration event)

Women's events winners

400 m

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