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Athletics At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's 200 Metres
The Women's 200m athletics events for the 2016 Summer Paralympics ) , nations = 159 , athletes = 4,342 , opening = 7 September , closing = 18 September , opened_by = President Michel Temer , cauldron = Clodoaldo Silva , events = 528 in 22 sports , stadium = Maracanã , sum ... take place at the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange from September 8 to September 17, 2016. A total of 6 events were contested over this distance for 8 different classifications. Schedule Medal summary Results The following were the results of the finals of each of the women's 200 metres events in each of the classifications. Further details of each event are available on that event's dedicated page. T11 19:42 13 September 2016: T12 10:57 12 September 2016: T35 11:13 17 September 2016: T36 10:50 13 September 2016: T44 17:45 15 September 2016: T47 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2016 Summer Paralympics
Athletics events at the 2016 Summer Paralympics were held in the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 2016. 177 events were held across both genders where 1,100 athletes competed. The athletics programme was the largest element of the Games programme in terms of entrants and medals awarded. Classification and events Athletes are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows athletes to compete against others with a similar level of function. The athletics classifications are: *11–13: Blind (11) and visually impaired (12, 13) athletes *20: Athletes with an intellectual disability *31–38: Athletes with cerebral palsy; 31-34 for wheelchair events, 35-38 for ambulant (running) events *40-41: Les Autres (others) (including people with dwarfism) *42–47: Amputees Amputation is the removal of a limb by trauma, medical illness, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T35 (classification)
T35 (T for ''track'') is a disability sport classification for disability athletics' running competitions. It includes people who have coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis. This includes people with cerebral palsy. The classification is used at the Paralympic Games. The corresponding F35 classification (F for ''(in)Field'') includes club and discus throw, shot put, and javelin. Definition This classification is for disability athletics. This classification is one of eight classifications for athletes with cerebral palsy, four for wheelchair athletes ( T31, T32, T33, T34) and four for ambulant athletes(T35, T36, T37 and T38). Jane Buckley, writing for the Sporting Wheelies, describes the athletes in this classification as: "CP5, see CP-ISRA classes (appendix) Ambulant". The classification in the appendix by Buckley goes on to say "The athlete may need assistive devices for walking but not in standing or throwing. The athlete may have sufficient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deja Young
Deja Young (born June 10, 1996) is an American Paralympic athlete from Dallas, Texas. She participates in the T46 sprinting events. Biography Deja Young is the youngest daughter of Don and Delora Young, and she has an older sister named Dyani. She was born with brachial plexus, or shoulder dystocia, which has caused nerve damage and limited mobility in her right shoulder. This was caused during childbirth by a panicked doctor who pulled on her head too hard, causing her right shoulder to dislocate. She had to undergo three surgeries to reduce her discomfort. Sporting career Young was a standout volleyball and softball player in high school. However, her disability hindered her performance, and she decided to do track and field athletics. When she took part in track events as a freshman, she discovered speed, and has been interested from then on. Young has been an athlete in two Missouri Valley Conference championship teams in 60m and 100m events, and was also a relay team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T47 (classification)
T47 is a disability sport classification for disability athletics primarily for competitors with a below elbow or wrist amputation or impairment. T47 is a classification for track events but unlike the other T40 to T46 classifications it has no equivalent F47 classification for field events. The amputee sports equivalent class is ISOD the A8 class. People in this class can have injuries as a result of over use of their remaining upper limb. Definition This classification is for disability athletics. This classification is one of several classifications for athletes with ambulant related disabilities. Similar classifications are T40, T42, T43, T44, T45 and T46. As of 2016, the International Paralympic Committee defines this classification as being for athletes with a unilateral upper limb impairment resulting in some loss of function at the shoulder, elbow and wrist and which impacts sprints primarily. The impact of the impairment is comparable to the activity limitation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie-Amelie Le Fur
Maria Amalia may refer to: * Maria Amalia of Courland (1653–1711), princess of Courland from the Ketteler family * Maria Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg (1582–1635), royal of the House of Nassau * Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily (1782–1866), Queen of the French from 1830 to 1848, consort to Louis-Philippe I * Maria Amalia of Saxony (1724–1760), princess of Saxony, Queen Consort of Spain and Naples as wife of Charles III * Maria Amalia, Duchess of Parma, (1746–1804), born Archduchess of Austria, by marriage Duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla * Maria Amalia, Holy Roman Empress (1701–1756), born Archduchess of Austria, the daughter of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor, wife of Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor * Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria (1780–1798), daughter of Emperor Leopold II See also * María Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat (1921–2012), Argentine executive and philanthropist * Maria Amalia Mniszech (1736–1772), Polish-Saxon noblewoman and lady-in-waiting * Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irmgard Bensusan
Irmgard Bensusan (born 24 January 1991) is a South African born Paralympic sprinter who now competes for Germany, mainly in T44 classification events. Bensusan competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics where she won three silver medals in the 100, 200 and 400 metre sprints. Personal Bensusan was born on 24 January 1991 in Pretoria, South Africa. She studied accounting at the University of Johannesburg. Athletics career Bensusan first took up athletics as an able-bodied competitor whilst living in South Africa. In 2009 whilst competing in a hurdle event, she tore the nerves in her right knee. The injury resulted in paralysis in her right leg below her knee. Bensusan looked at becoming classified as a para-sport athlete but was unable to gain a classification from the South African Paralympic Committee. As her mother was German she was eligible to represent Germany, and so she travelled to Europe to take up residency in Leverkusen and was subsequently classified as a T44 track and fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlou Van Rhijn
Marlou van Rhijn (; born 22 October 1991) is a retired professional Dutch former professional sprint runner. Van Rhijn, who was born without lower legs, is the world record holder for T43 in the 100 and 200 metres events and ran with the aid of carbon fibre transtibial artificial limbs. She competed in T44 (single below knee incapacity) events though she was classified in T43 (double below knee). She announced her retirement in June 2021. Personal Marlou van Rhijn was born on 22 October 1991 in Monnickendam in the Netherlands. She studied commercial economics at the Johan Cruyff Institute in Amsterdam. Swimming Until 2009, Van Rhijn was a member of the national team for swimmers with a disability. Amongst others, she was swimming at a World and a European championship. She swam several Dutch national records. She competed in the S9 class and focused on the 50 and 100 meter freestyle. She stopped swimming competitively in 2010 due to lack of motivation. Athletics Van Rhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T44 (classification)
T44 is a disability sport classification for disability athletics, applying to "Single below knee amputation or an athlete who can walk with moderately reduced function in one or both legs." It includes ISOD A4 and A9 classes. Definition This classification is for disability athletics. This classification is one of several classifications for athletes with ambulant related disabilities. Similar classifications are T40, T42, T43, T44, T45 and T46. Jane Buckley, writing for the Sporting Wheelies, describes the athletes in this classification as: "Single below knee amputation or an athlete who can walk with moderately reduced function in one or both legs." The Australian Paralympic Committee defines this classification as being for athletes who have the "Single leg below knee amputation. Combined lower plus upper limb amputations. Ambulant with moderately reduced function in one or both lower limbs." The International Paralympic Committee defined this class in 2011 as: "T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudia Nicoleitzik
Claudia Nicoleitzik (born 8 December 1989) is a Paralympian athlete from Germany competing mainly in category T36 sprint events. She competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, and the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo .... In 2008 she won a silver medal in the women's 100 metres – T36 event and a silver medal in the women's 200 metres – T36 event. In 2012 she won a bronze medal in the women's 200 metres – T36 event. External links * * 1989 births Living people Paralympic athletes of Germany Paralympic silver medalists for Germany Paralympic bronze medalists for Germany Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shi Yiting
Shi Yiting (born October 17, 1997) is a Chinese para athlete. She has impaired muscle movement in her left arm and different lengths in both of her legs. She won three gold medals at the Summer Paralympics and six gold medals at the World Para Athletics Championships The World Para Athletics Championships, known as the IPC Athletics World Championships prior to 2017, are a biennial Paralympic athletics event organized by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It .... References External links * archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Shi, Yiting 1997 births Living people Sportspeople from Changsha Paralympic athletes for China Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Paralympic gold medalists for China World Para Athletics Championships winners Paralympic medalists in athletics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T36 (classification)
T36 is a disability sport classification for disability athletics. It includes people who have coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis. It includes people with cerebral palsy. T36 is used by the International Paralympic Committee. This classification competes at the Paralympic Games. Definition This classification is for disability athletics. 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). Jane Buckley, writing for the Sporting Wheelies, describes the athletes in this classification as: "CP6, see CP-ISRA classes (appendix) Ambulant " The classification in the appendix by Buckley goes on to say "These athletes do not have the capacity to remain still and they show involuntary movements with all four limbs affected. They usually walk without assistive devices" The Australian Paralympic Committee defines this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
