Rhodesia at the 1964 Summer Paralympics

Rhodesia at the Paralympic Games

Flag of Southern Rhodesia
IPC code   RHO
At the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo
Competitors 6
Medals
Rank: 5		 Gold
10		 Silver
5		 Bronze
2		 Total
17
Paralympic history (summary)
Summer Games
1960 • 1964 • 1968 • 1972
Other related appearances
Zimbabwe (1980–)

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.[2] It won 17 medals, 10 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.[3]

Archery

Main article: Archery at the 1964 Summer Paralympics

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

Track and field (athletics)

Main article: Athletics at the 1964 Summer Paralympics

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

References

  1. ^ "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games", International Paralympic Committee
  2. ^ "Participation Numbers: Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games", International Paralympic Committee
  3. ^ "Japan 1964 Summer Paralympics Past Medals"
  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