1972 Heidelberg Paralympic Games
The 1972 Paralympics were held in Heidelberg, Germany. 44 countries and 1004 athletes participated. These Games were only open to Wheelchair athletes.
screenshots from a video of Cherrie Ireland from Australia participating in the women’s Class 3 wheelchair slalom event at the 1972 Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. Goalball for blind athletes was introduced as a demonstration sport at the 1972 Paralympics. As was 100 m sprint for the visually impaired.
Related Pages
- Host Cities of the Paralympics
- Medal Tally at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics
- About the Paralympics
- Munich 1972 Summer Olympics
- About Sport in Germany
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