Southern Rhodesia at the 1964 Summer Paralympics

Rhodesia competed at the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. It was one of two African countries to take part, the other being South Africa.[1] It sent six competitors to the games, four male and two female.[1] It won 17 medals, 10 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.[2]

Rhodesia at the
1964 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeRHO
in Tokyo
Competitors6
Medals
Ranked 5th
Gold
10
Silver
5
Bronze
2
Total
17
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Medals edit

Rhodesia was one of two African countries to finish in the top ten among all countries on the medal table. They won 17 medals, 10 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.[2][3]

Archery edit

Rhodesia entered only one competitor in the Archery event.[4] She won two medals, both gold.[5]

Track and field (athletics) edit

Rhodesia entered three competitors in the athletics events.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games", International Paralympic Committee
  2. ^ a b "Japan 1964 Summer Paralympics Past Medals"
  3. ^ "BBC SPORT | Other Sport | Disability Sport | Paralympics roll of honour". news.bbc.co.uk. 6 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games: Archery", International Paralympic Committee
  5. ^ [1], International Paralympic Committee
  6. ^ "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games: Athletics", International Paralympic Committee