Argentina_at_the_2012_Summer_Paralympics

Argentina at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Argentina at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Sporting event delegation


Argentina competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.[2] The country's flagbearer at the Games' opening ceremony was the swimmer Guillermo Marro.

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Medallists

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Athletics

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Womentrack
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Womenfield
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Key
  • Note – Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
  • Q = Qualified for the next round
  • q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
  • NR = National record
  • WB = World Best
  • D/Q = Disqualified
  • N/A = Round not applicable for the event
  • Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Boccia

Argentina qualified a boccia team for the BC1/BC2 team events.

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Pairs and teams
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Cycling

Road

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Track

Pursuit
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Sprint
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Time trial
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Equestrian

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Football 5-a-side

Argentina qualified a team for the football 5-a-side event. The Argentine team qualified as they came second place at the 2011 Parapan American Games.

The following is the Argentina squad in the football 5-a-side tournament of the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[3]

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Group stage
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Source: [citation needed]
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Attendance: 1,985
Referee: François Carcouët (France)

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Attendance: 2,179
Referee: François Carcouët (France)

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Attendance: 1,836
Referee: Lucio Morgado (Brazil)
Semi-finals
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Attendance: 2,016
Referee: François Carcouët (France)
Bronze medal match
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Attendance: 1,785
Referee: Lucio Morgado (Brazil)

Football 7-a-side

Argentina qualified a team for the football 7-a-side event. The Argentine team qualified as they came 7th in 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-side World Championships held in Netherlands. The Iranian, Ukrainian and Brazilian teams (second, third and fourth place respectively) had already qualified for the 2012 Summer Paralympics games, allowing the Argentine team to win a spot at the Paralympics.

The following is the Argentina squad in the football 7-a-side tournament of the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[4]

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Group play
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Attendance: 4,074
Referee: Stephen Conroy (GBR)

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Attendance: 10,561
Referee: Garry Polkey (GBR)

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Attendance: 4,405
Referee: Scott Henry (GBR)
Semi-final for 5th–8th place
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Attendance: 9,942
Referee: Barry Huizinga (NED)
5th/6th place match
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Attendance: 7,490
Referee: Álvaro Azeredo Quelhas (BRA)

Judo

Three Argentine judokas competed at 2012 Summer Paralympics.

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Powerlifting

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Rowing

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Qualification Legend: FA=Final A (medal); FB=Final B (non-medal); R=Repechage

Sailing

Argentina qualified a boat for the 2.4MR class competition.

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Shooting

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Swimming

Argentina received 8 slots to compete at the various events at the London Aquatics Centre in London. The eight Argentine swimmers competed in various events.

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Table tennis

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Wheelchair fencing

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Note: Ranks from qualification pools were given as an overall ranking against all other competitors.

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References

  1. "Marro sueña con Londres". Clarin. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  2. "Argentina - 2012 Paralympic News, Athletes, Medals". LOCOG. Archived from the original on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  3. "Men's Football 5-a-side – Team Rosters – Argentina". London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  4. "Men's Football 7-a-side – Team Rosters – Argentina". London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 29 October 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.

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