1980 Winter Paralympics

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The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games were the second winter Paralympics and they were held from 1 to 7 February 1980 in Geilo, Norway. Eighteen countries took part with 350+ athletes. Here, a demonstration event was held in Sledge downhill racing. All classes of athletes with locomotor disabilities were able to participate.

[edit] Medal Tally

Rank	NPC Name	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Norway	23	21	10	54
2	Finland	15	7	12	34
3	Austria	6	10	6	22
4	Sweden	5	3	8	16
5	Switzerland	4	2	3	9
6	United States	4	1	1	6
7	West Germany	3	5	9	17
8	Canada	2	3	1	6
9	France	1	1	1	3
10	Czech Republic	0	1	0	1
11	Australia	0	0	0	0
-	Denmark	0	0	0	0
-	United Kingdom	0	0	0	0
-	Italy	0	0	0	0
-	Japan	0	0	0	0
-	New Zealand	0	0	0	0
-	Uganda	0	0	0	0
-	Yugoslavia	0	0	0	0
-	Total ( 18 NPCs )	63	54	51	168

[edit] See also

• 1980 Winter Olympics

[edit] External links

• International Paralympic Committee

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