United States at the 2004 Summer Paralympics information
Sporting event delegation
United States at the 2004 Summer Paralympics
Flag of the United States
IPC code
USA
NPC
United States Paralympic Committee
Website
www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics
in Athens
Competitors
235 in 18[3] sports
Flag bearers
Kevin Szott (opening)[1] Trischa Zorn (closing)[2]
Medals Ranked 4th
Gold
27
Silver
22
Bronze
39
Total
88
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
1960
1964
1968
1972
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The United States sent a delegation to compete at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. A total of 235 U.S. competitors took part in 18 sports; the only sport Americans did not compete in was soccer 5-a-side.[3][1] The United States finished fourth in the gold and overall medal count, behind China, Great Britain and Canada.[4][5]
^ abO'Connell, Carla (2004-09-17). "Games to Begin for 2004 U.S. Paralympic Team". United States Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
^O'Connell, Carla (2004). "Trischa Zorn Elected U.S. Flagbearer for Closing Ceremony". United States Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
^ ab"2004 Athens". International Paralympic Committee. 2004. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
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