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Was there Paralympics in 1972

Updated: 10/21/2022
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Yes, in 1972, the Fourth Summer Paralympics were held Heidelberg, in West Germany and were intended for wheelchair athletes only. It wasn't held in the same city as the Summer Olympics.

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