Chile at the Paralympics

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Chile at the
Paralympics
Flag of Chile.svg
IPC codeCHI
NPC
Websitewww.paralimpico.cl
Medals
Gold
3
Silver
3
Bronze
1
Total
7
Summer appearances

Chile made its Paralympic Games début at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona (following its return to democracy), sending a two-man delegation: a swimmer and a powerlifter. It has competed in every edition of the Summer Paralympics since then. Chile first competed in the Winter Paralympics in 2002, and has also taken part in every subsequent edition of the Winter Games. Chilean delegations to the Winter Games have been small, always consisting in just two athletes.[1] At the 2012 Summer Paralympics, Chile won its first ever Paralympic medal when Cristian Valenzuela received a gold medal in the men's 5000 metres event for T11 competitors.[2] At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, swimmer Alberto Abarza claimed the gold medal in the Men's 100 meter backstroke S2.

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References[]

  1. ^ Chile at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
  2. ^ Iveson, Ali (January 4, 2021). "Valenzuela determined to help capitalise on "tremendous opportunity" of Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games". Inside the Games. Retrieved June 30, 2021.


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