Seychelles at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
| Seychelles at the 1992 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Seychelles | |
| IPC code | SEY |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Seychelles competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain, making their Paralympic Games debut. The country sent a two sportspeople strong delegation that included athlete and swimmer . Neither sportspeople won a medal, and Seychelles would not compete at another Paralympic Games until the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio.
Background[]
The country made their Paralympic Games debut at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Following these Games, they would be absent from the Paralympics until the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio.[1] Seychelles Paralympic participation contrasts to its participation in Special Olympics's World Games. The country sent 31 competitors to the 1999 World Games and 34 to the 2003 Games. It also contrasts to the Deaflympics, where Seychelles has never sent a team.[2]
Team[]
The delegation consisted of two competitors: , who competed in one track and field athletics event, and , who competed in one swimming event. Charles was also registered to compete in track and field athletics in the men's shot put THS4, but he did not participate in that event.[3][4] The team left Barcelona not having won any medals.[1]
Athletics[]
competed in one track and field athletics event. Competing in the men's shot put THS4, he threw a best distance of 5.68m to finish eighth. was also registered to compete in track and field athletics in the men's shot put THS4, but he did not participate in that event.[3]
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.68 | 8 | ||
| Men's Shot Put THS3 | dns | dns |
Swimming[]
competed in one swimming event.[3] He posted a time of 41.59 in heat 1, finishing eighth and not advancing out of the heats.[citation needed]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| 41.59 | 24 | Did not advance | |||
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Seychelles Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". m.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ^ LAUFF, JACKIE (2007). "DEVELOPING COUNTRY PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY SPORT COMPETITION: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE" (PDF). Masters Thesis. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-10-26.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Seychelles at the Paralympics on paralympic.org
- ^ "Seychelles given advice on how to set-up National Paralympic Committee by UK Sport". Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- Nations at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
- Seychelles at the Paralympics
- 1992 in Seychelles