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TRIATHLON

 Overview
Triathlon was added to the Paralympic Games Programme in 2010 by the International Paralympic Committee. The sport will make its first appearance at the Paralympic Games at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

Triathlon is a multidisciplinary endurance sport that challenges athletes to a continuous race over three disciplines: 750m of swimming, followed by 20km of cycling and 5km of running. The sport is designed to embrace as many athletes as possible, while testing a variety of key skills. Competition categories are based on types of impairment. Depending on the category, an athletes may use a handcycle, tandem bicycle or bicycle on the bike course, while wheelchairs are permitted on the run portion.

The International Triathlon Union is the world governing body for the sport of Para-Triathlon. The sport of Para-Triathlon is fully integrated in the ITU and its member Continental Confederations and National Federations, all of which are dedicated to serving athletes and to contribute to the Paralympic Movement.

Events

  • Sprint Distance Triathlon - 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Classification
There are currently 6 classes for Para-Triathlon.

  • TRI 1 – Handcycle: Paraplegic, Quadriplegic, Polio, Double Leg Amputee. Must use handcycle on bike course and racing wheelchair on run.
     
  • TRI 2 – Severe leg impairment including above knee amputees. Athlete must ride bicycle and run with above knee prosthesis (or similar prosthesis) or run using crutches.
     
  • TRI 3 - Les Autres: This category includes athletes with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, double leg amputee runners or paralysis in multiple limbs. Athlete will ride a bicycle and run. Athlete may use braces or prosthesis if required.
     
  • TRI 4 - Arm impairment including paralysis, above-elbow amputees and below-elbow amputees, or impairment in both upper limbs. Athlete may use prosthesis, brace or sling on the bike and/or run.
     
  • TRI 5 - Moderate leg impairment including below-knee amputees. Athlete rides bicycle and may run with prosthesis.
     
  • TRI 6 - Visual Impairment, legally Blind (20/200 vision with best corrective vision). A handler of the same sex is mandatory throughout the race. Athlete is tethered during the swim and run. Athlete uses a tandem bicycle.

Links
» Triathlon New Zealand

 » International Triathlon Union

 » International Paralympic Committee


Last Updated | Tuesday, 15 May 2012