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Jamaica at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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Jamaica at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeJAM
NPCJamaica Paralympic Association
in Beijing
Competitors4 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Tanto Campbell
Medals
Ranked 69th
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total
1
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Jamaica sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The team consisted of four competitors, all in track and field athletics.

Medallists

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The country won one medal, a bronze.[1]

Medal Name Sport Event
 Bronze Tanto Campbell Athletics Men's Discus Throw - F55/56

Athletics

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Athlete Event Final
Result Points Rank
Tanto Campbell Men's discus F55/56 39.31 1021
Alphanso Cunningham Men's discus F53/54 25.90 1020 4
Men's javelin F53/54 13.86 695 11
Sylvia Grant Women's discus F57/58 19.69 747 12
Women's javelin F57/58 16.05 806 9
Vinnette Green Women's discus F54-56 13.07 775 10

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Overall Medal Standings" Archived 2008-09-28 at the Wayback Machine, official website of the Beijing Paralympics