Sweden at the 1976 Winter Paralympics
Sweden was the host country of the inaugural Winter Paralympic Games in 1976, in Örnsköldsvik. The country was represented by 16 athletes (9 men and 7 women). This was only the sixth largest delegation, despite Sweden being the host nation. Swedes competed exclusively in cross-country skiing; the host country was thus unrepresented in alpine skiing.[2][3]
| Sweden at the 1976 Winter Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | SWE |
| NPC | Swedish Parasports Federation |
| in Örnsköldsvik | |
| Competitors | 16 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Kjell Hörnblad[1] |
| Medals Ranked 5th |
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| Winter Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Sweden won a total of twenty medals (of which six were gold, seven silver and seven bronze), placing it fifth on the medal table.[4]
Sweden's gold medallists at the Örnsköldsvik Games were:[3]
- the women's 3×5 km relay team (categories A-B): Karin Gustavsson, Astril Nilsson and Birgitta Sund
- Karin Gustavsson in the women's 5 km (B)
- Birgitta Sund in the women's 5 km and 10 km (A)
- Bertil Lundmark in the men's 5 km and 10 km (II)
References
- "Fanbärare - Svenska Parasportförbundet och Sveriges Paralympiska Kommitté". Archived from the original on 2016-10-08. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Participation Numbers: Örnsköldsvik 1976 Paralympic Winter Games", International Paralympic Committee
- Sweden at the 1976 Winter Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- "Medal Standings: Örnsköldsvik 1976 Paralympic Winter Games", International Paralympic Committee
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