Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
Sporting event delegation
Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
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Palestinian flag | |
IPC code | PLE |
NPC | Palestinian Paralympic Committee |
in London | |
Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The Palestinian Territories competed as Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.
The country was represented by two athletes, both in field events in athletics. Khamis Zaqout, a wheelchair athlete, competed in the discus, javelin and shot put. He had been described as Palestine's "best hope for a Paralympic medal in London". Mohammed Fannouna, who is partially sighted, competed in the long jump; he won a bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympics in Athens.[1][2]
Athletics
- Men's Track and Road Events
Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Mohammed Fannouna | 100m T13 | 11.88 | 7 | did not advance | |
200m T13 | 24.00 | 5 | did not advance |
- Men's Field Events
Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
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Mohammed Fannouna | Long Jump F13 | 5.93 | — | 9 |
Javelin Throw F12-13 | 40.59 | — | 11 | |
Khamis Zaqout | Shot Put F54-56 | 11.30 | 969 | 4 |
Discus Throw F54-56 | 29.41 | 751 | 12 | |
Javelin Throw F54-56 | 22.39 | — | 11 |
See also
- Summer Paralympic disability classification
- Palestine at the Paralympics
- Palestine at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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