Mozambique at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
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Mozambique sent a delegation to compete at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 to 18 September 2016. This was the country's second time competing at a Summer Paralympic Games after making its debut at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. Mozambique was represented by one athlete, Edmilisa Governo, a short-distance sprinter. She competed in two events, the women's 100 metres T12 competition and the women's 400 metres T12. Governo reached the semi-finals of the women's 100 metres T12 and took Mozambique's first Paralympic Games medal in the women's 400 metres T12 by placing third in the final of the competition.
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Mozambique at the 2016 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | MOZ |
NPC | Paralympic Committee Mozambique |
in Rio de Janeiro | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sports |
Flag bearer | Edmilsa Governo |
Medals Ranked 76th |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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