The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games ( no, Paralympiske vinterleker 1980; nn, Paralympiske vinterleikane 1980), the second

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, were held from 1 to 7 February 1980 in

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, Norway. Eighteen

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took part with 299

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s. A demonstration event was held in sledge downhill racing. All classes of athletes with locomotor disabilities were able to participate. Organized by the

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(ISMGF) and the

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(ISOD). Originally known as the 2nd Olympic Winter Games for Disabled.Paralympics
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Sports

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Ice sledge speed racing - Paralympic pictogram

Ice sledge speed racing Ice sledge racing is a Paralympic sport where contestants use a lightweight sledge and propel themselves using two poles. As a modern organized sport, it was available as a ice sledge speed racing at the Winter Paralympics, Paralympic sport bet ...

Cross-country skiing - Paralympic pictogram

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* Sledge Downhill racing (demonstration event)

Medal table

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The top 10

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by number of gold medals are listed below. The host nation (Norway) is highlighted.

Participating nations

Eighteen nations participated in the 1980 Winter Paralympics.

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and

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made their debut appearances. Belgium and Poland didn't send any athletes. * * * * * * * * * * * * (Host nation) * * * * * *

References

External links

Geilo 1980 Paralympic Winter Games - official webpage with participants and results

Geilo 1980 Official Results - from International Paralympic Committee Historical Results Archive

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Sports

Medal table

Participating nations

See also

References

External links