Rhodesia at the Paralympics
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Rhodesia
was one of the participants at the inaugural Paralympic Games in 1960
in Rome
, where its sole representative was Margaret Harriman, in swimming and archery. The country took part in every edition of the Summer Paralympics until 1972, included. Although Rhodesia was expelled from the 1972 Summer Olympics
, following an IOC vote in response to African countries' threats of a boycott in protest at the country's participation , it was not prevented from taking part in that year's Paralympics
, which were held a few days before the Olympics. It was absent in 1976, during the second phase of the Rhodesian Bush War. Rhodesia ceased to exist prior to the 1980 Summer Paralympics
, in which its successor state, Zimbabwe
, competed.
Over their four appearances, Rhodesians won a total of 21 gold medals, 18 silver and 15 bronze. As the sole Rhodesian at the 1960 Games, Margaret Harriman won her country's first two gold medals, in archery. She won two more in archery four years later, along with a gold in dartchery, in the mixed pairs' open, with George Mann. Lynette Gilchrist won five gold medals in 1964: one in club throw, one in javelin and three in swimming. Leslie Manson-Bishop also took two gold medals in swimming that year. In 1968, all Rhodesia's gold medals came from swimming, with Jacequeline Thompson (one), Sandra Coppard (two), Leslie Manson-Bishop (two) and Andrew James Scott (one). This was also the case in 1972, when Sandra James
won two gold and Scott took one, all in swimming. James and Scott went on to compete for Zimbabwe, winning a number of silver and bronze medals in 1980.
Rhodesia
Rhodesia , officially the Republic of Rhodesia from 1970, was an unrecognised state located in southern Africa that existed between 1965 and 1979 following its Unilateral Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom on 11 November 1965...
was one of the participants at the inaugural Paralympic Games in 1960
1960 Summer Paralympics
The 1960 Summer Paralympics, originally known as the 9th Annual International Stoke Mandeville Games, were the first international Paralympic Games, following on from the Stoke Mandeville Games of 1948 and 1952. They were organised under the aegis of the International Stoke Mandeville Games...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, where its sole representative was Margaret Harriman, in swimming and archery. The country took part in every edition of the Summer Paralympics until 1972, included. Although Rhodesia was expelled from the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
, following an IOC vote in response to African countries' threats of a boycott in protest at the country's participation , it was not prevented from taking part in that year's Paralympics
Rhodesia at the 1972 Summer Paralympics
Rhodesia competed at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. It was the last time the nation competed at the Paralympic Games before returning as Zimbabwe at the 1980 Summer Paralympics. The delegation consisted of 13 competitors in the sports of track and field athletics and...
, which were held a few days before the Olympics. It was absent in 1976, during the second phase of the Rhodesian Bush War. Rhodesia ceased to exist prior to the 1980 Summer Paralympics
1980 Summer Paralympics
The 1980 Summer Paralympics were the sixth Paralympic Games. They were held in Papendal, close to the host city of Arnhem, Netherlands, from June 21 to 30, 1980.- Sports :...
, in which its successor state, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe at the Paralympics
Zimbabwe has been competing at the Paralympic Games since the country became independent in 1980; it had previously competed as Rhodesia. Zimbabwe was absent from the Games in 1988 and 1992, returning in 1996 with a two-man delegation, and has competed at every edition of the Summer Paralympics...
, competed.
Over their four appearances, Rhodesians won a total of 21 gold medals, 18 silver and 15 bronze. As the sole Rhodesian at the 1960 Games, Margaret Harriman won her country's first two gold medals, in archery. She won two more in archery four years later, along with a gold in dartchery, in the mixed pairs' open, with George Mann. Lynette Gilchrist won five gold medals in 1964: one in club throw, one in javelin and three in swimming. Leslie Manson-Bishop also took two gold medals in swimming that year. In 1968, all Rhodesia's gold medals came from swimming, with Jacequeline Thompson (one), Sandra Coppard (two), Leslie Manson-Bishop (two) and Andrew James Scott (one). This was also the case in 1972, when Sandra James
Sandra James
Sandra James is a Zimbabwean former athlete, who won eleven medals across four different sports at the Paralympic Games.-1972: representing Rhodesia:James initially represented Rhodesia at the 1972 Summer Paralympics, competing in athletics and swimming....
won two gold and Scott took one, all in swimming. James and Scott went on to compete for Zimbabwe, winning a number of silver and bronze medals in 1980.