1980 Winter Paralympics

The 1980 Winter Paralympic Games (Paralympiske vinterleker 1980; Paralympiske vinterleikane 1980), the second Winter Paralympics, were held from 1 to 7 February 1980 in Geilo, Norway. Eighteen countries took part with 299 athletes. A demonstration event was held in sledge downhill racing. All classes of athletes with locomotor disabilities were able to participate. Organized by the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF) and the International Sports Federation of the Disabled (ISOD).

Originally known as the 2nd Olympic Winter Games for Disabled.

Sports

 * Alpine skiing - Paralympic pictogram.svg Alpine skiing
 * Ice sledge speed racing - Paralympic pictogram.svg Ice sledge speed racing
 * Cross-country skiing - Paralympic pictogram.svg Cross-country skiing
 * Sledge Downhill racing (demonstration event)

Medal table


The top 10 NPCs by number of gold medals are listed below. The host nation (Norway) is highlighted.

Participating nations
Eighteen nations participated in the 1980 Winter Paralympics. Australia, Denmark, Italy and New Zealand made their debut appearances. Belgium and Poland did not send any athletes.


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