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Para-athletics classification at the Paralympic Games is the basis for determining who can compete in specific athletic sports, and within which class. It is used for the purposes of establishing fair competition. The general rules for para-athletics are based on rules intended for able-bodied competitors. [1]
Para-athletics is the sport of ... while athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities are usually assessed and given a para-athletics classification, ...
Pages in category "Para-athletics classifications" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
T61-64 are disability sport classifications for para athletics in the track and jump events at the Paralympic Games. It includes athletes either limb deficiency (from congenital limb difference or traumatic or surgical amputation) or leg length discrepancy of seven or more inches. [1] [2]
The classification was created by the International Paralympic Committee and has roots in a 2003 attempt to address "the overall objective to support and co-ordinate the ongoing development of accurate, reliable, consistent and credible sport focused classification systems and their implementation."
The International Paralympic Committee recognises the fastest performances in athletics events at the Paralympic Games. Athletics has been part of every Summer Paralympic Games . In Paralympic athletics competitions, athletes are given a class depending on the type and extent of their disability.
This classification is for disability athletics. [1] T46 is for track events and F46 is for field events. [2] This classification is one of several classifications for athletes with ambulant related disabilities. Similar classifications are T40, T42, T43, T44, T45 and T47. [3]
This classification is for disability athletics. [1] This classification is one of eight classifications for athletes with cerebral palsy; four for wheelchair athletes (T31, T32, T33, T34) and four for ambulant ones (T35, T36, T37 and T38). [2]