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A Warm Welcome for South Africa's Paralympians
South Africa's Paralympic athletes received an enthusiastic welcome at OR Tambo International Airport after returning from the 2012 Games in London.
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Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa At Paralympic Games
The athletes took third place in the African medal rankings at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, winning 13 medals overall.
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Rwandan Runner Seeks to Make Amends
Hermas Cliff Muvuny sought to redemption in the men's 800m after his disappointing performance in the 400m final at the London Paralympic Games.
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African Paralympic Medal Standings
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 8 | 12 | 9 | 29 |
| Egypt | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| Algeria | 4 | 6 | 9 | 19 |
| Tunisia | 9 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| Nigeria | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| Morocco | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Kenya | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Angola | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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