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New Zealand at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

New Zealand at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
Flag of New Zealand.svg
IPC code NZL
NPC Paralympics New Zealand
Website paralympics.org.nz
in Beijing
Competitors 30 in 7 sports
Flag bearer Sholto Taylor
Medals
Ranked 24th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
5 3 4 12
Summer Paralympics appearances

New Zealand sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country was represented by thirty athletes competing in 7 sports: athletics, boccia, cycling, power-lifting, shooting, swimming and wheelchair rugby.

The Wheel Blacks' team will include Tim Johnson, Dan Buckingham, Jai Waite, Curtis Palmer, Gerry Tinker, Sholto Taylor, Adam Wakeford and David Klinkhamer.


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