Jamaica at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
| Jamaica at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | JAM |
| NPC | Jamaica Paralympic Association |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals Ranked 52nd |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Jamaica competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012.[1]
Medallists
[edit]| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold |
Alphanso Cunningham | Athletics | Men's Javelin Throw F52-53 | 4 September |
Athletics
[edit]Between 1992 and 2012, Jamaica had problems performing on the track. In this period, they won only two gold medals. One was won in 2012 by Alphonso Cunningham in the men's javelin throw F52/53 event.[2]
- Men's Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanto Campbell | Discus Throw F54-56 | 41.66 | 972 | 5 |
| Alphanso Cunningham | Discus Throw F51-53 | 24.68 | 835 | 4 |
| Javelin Throw F52-53 | 21.84 | 985 |
|
- Women's Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Grant | Javelin Throw F57-58 | 19.06 | 780 | 8 |
Media
[edit]There was no domestic broadcast rights holder for the Paralympic Games for 2012 and 2016 Games.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jamaica - 2012 Paralympic News, Athletes, Medals". LOCOG. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Jamaica Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
- ^ "Jamaica Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
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