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Athletics At The 2024 Summer Paralympics – Qualification
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Paralympics will be held at the Stade Charléty between 30 August and 8 September. Timeline Qualification Allocation of qualification slots are awarded to the NPC not the individual athlete. * Maximum number of slots awards to an NPC is 40 male and 33 female slots (73 total slots). However, exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Commission Invitation method which starts in early June 2024. * An NPC can enter a maximum of three eligible athletes per individual medal event. * An NPC can enter one team in the relay medal event. ** A maximum of sixteen NPCs are each eligible to enter one team in the Universal Relay medal event. ** Four top ranked NPCs in the 2023 and 2024 World Championships each obtain one team entry. ** A Universal Relay Qualification Ranking for 1 October 2023 to 16 June 2024 will be in place: the eight highest ranked teams will obtain one team entry. * An NPC can enter a maximum of six eligible athletes in each marathon event; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2024 Summer Paralympics
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Paralympics will be held at Stade de France in Paris. There will be 164 events: 90 for men, 73 for women and one mixed event, three fewer men's events than the previous Games while the women's and mixed events remain the same. It will be the largest contest of the Games programme regarding athlete numbers and medal events to be scheduled. Classification and events Participating athletes are given a classification depending on their disabilities (T denotes track events, F denotes field events). They are categorised into seven different classifications: *T/F11-13: Blind (11) and visually impaired (12-13) athletes; track athletes would often run with a guide. *T/F20: Athletes who have an intellectual impairment. *T/F 31-38: Athletes who have cerebral palsy or other coordination impairments. 31-34 for wheelchair events and 35-38 for running events. *F40-41: Les Autres - typically for athletes who have dwarfism. *T/F 42-47: Athletes who are amputees. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananias Shikongo
Ananias Shikongo (born 25 April 1986) is a Paralympian athlete from Namibia competing mainly in category T11 short-distance events. He was born in 1986 and lives in Windhoek, Namibia. He shares a shack in the Katutura township with Paralympic silver medalist and school friend Johannes Nambala. Career Shikongo is Africa’s sprint champion in 100m and 200m in T11 (classification). He grew up in Okankolo Constituency, Oshikoto Region, in a village in proximity to the Angolan border. He lost his eyesight in both eyes in two separate incidents during his childhood. He went to a special School in Ongwediva and to Windhoek Technical High School. Shikongo competed in 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 ... in Rio de Janeiro. He won three med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaiwat Rattana
Chaiwat Rattana (born 28 May 1996) is a Thai T34 Paralympic sprint runner. He represented Thailand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Career He represented Thailand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics The 2024 Paralympic Games, Summer Paralympics (french: Jeux paralympiques d'été de 2024), commonly known as the Games of the XVII Paralympiad, and commonly known as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international Multi-sport event, multi-sport paraspo ... and won a gold medal in the 100 metres T34 event and set a new Paralympic record. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rattana, Chaiwat 1996 births Living people Chaiwat Rattana Athletes (track and field) at the 2024 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2024 Summer Paralympics Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field) Chaiwat Rattana Chaiwat Rattana Chaiwat Rattana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto Michel
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and '' berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin Smeenk
Austin Smeenk (born February 24, 1997) is a Canadian wheelchair racer. He competed at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Paralympics, winning the bronze medal A bronze medal in sports and other similar areas involving competition is a medal made of bronze awarded to the third-place finisher of contests or competitions such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The outright winner receive ... in the men's 100 m T34 event. References External links * 1997 births Living people Canadian male wheelchair racers Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2024 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2024 Summer Paralympics Paralympic gold medalists for Canada Paralympic bronze medalists for Canada Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field) Medalists at the World Para Athletics Championships 21st-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salum Ageze Kashafali
Salum Ageze Kashafali (born 25 November 1993) is a visually impaired Norwegian Paralympic athlete competing in the T12-classification of sprinting events. He won the gold medal in the men's 100 metres T12 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan. He also set a T12 world record of 10.43 seconds. This makes him the fastest Paralympian in the 100m ever, regardless of disability. Salum is visually impaired as a result of Stargardt disease. Career In 2019, he competed both in able-bodied and para-athletic competitions. In June 2019, he set a new world record of 10.45s in the 100 metres T12 event at the Bislett Games held in Oslo, Norway. In August 2019, at the 2019 Norwegian Athletics Championships, he won the gold medal in the men's 100 metres with a time of 10.37s. At the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he won the gold medal in the men's 100 metres T12 event with a time of 10.54s. This meant that he qualified to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuta Kawakami
Shuta Kawakami (born 22 November 1998) is a Japanese T13 Paralympic sprint runner. He represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Career Kawakami represented Japan at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships and won a silver medal in the 100 metres T13 event with an Asian record time of 10.70 seconds. He represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Paralympics The 2024 Paralympic Games, Summer Paralympics (french: Jeux paralympiques d'été de 2024), commonly known as the Games of the XVII Paralympiad, and commonly known as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international Multi-sport event, multi-sport paraspo ... and won a bronze medal in the 100 metres T13 event. References 1998 births Living people Paralympic athletes for Japan Medalists at the World Para Athletics Championships Athletes (track and field) at the 2024 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2024 Summer Paralympics Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field) Paralympic bronze medalists for Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabrício Barros
Fabricio () is a Spanish male given name. Fabrício () is the Portuguese equivalent. Among those with the first name are: * Fabricio Coloccini, Argentine footballer * Fabrício Guerreiro (born 1990), Brazilian mixed martial artist * Fabricio Oberto, Argentine basketball player * Fabrício Ramos da Silva (born 1995), Brazilian footballer * Fabricio Ramos Melo (born 1986), Brazilian footballer * Fabrício (footballer, born February 1990), Fabrício Silva Dornellas, Brazilian football centre-back * Fabrício de Souza * Fabrício dos Santos Silva *Fabrício Werdum Fabrício Werdum (; born 30 July 1977) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion who competes in the Heavyweight division. He is also a 4-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, a two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Wor ... (born 1977), Brazilian mixed martial artist * Fabricio Agosto Ramírez, Spanish goalkeeper playing for Fulham F.C. * Fabrício (footballer, born 1995), born Fabrício Ramos da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chad Perris
Chad Perris (born 15 June 1992) is a vision impaired Australian athlete, born with albinism. He specialises in the 100m and 200m events. He has won two silver and two bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Championships and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. He competed at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Personal Perris was born on 15 June 1992 in Perth, Western Australia with albinism meaning he has white hair and no colour in his skin. He is known as "The White Tiger", a nickname gained while playing football in his home town of Perth. Perris attended Duncraig Senior High School. Career Commencing the sport of athletics in 2012, Perris reached the international stage in 2013. Perris' classification is T13. In his first Australian Campaign at the IPC Athletics World Championships in 2013, Perris ran a personal best in the 100m of 11.17 seconds that saw him place fifth. He was only 0.05 seconds away from the bronze medal and 0.02 seconds away from the silver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skander Djamil Athmani
Skander Djamil Athmani (born 21 June 1992) Algerian Paralympic athlete. He made his maiden Paralympic appearance representing Algeria at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Career Skander initially competed in able-bodied competitions. He competed in the men's 100m, men's 4×100m relay and men's 4×400m relay events at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics. He was part of the men's 4×100m team which claimed bronze medal at the 2014 African Championships. He also represented Algeria at the 2017 Summer Universiade and competed in men's 100m, men's 200m, men's 4×400 relay events. He took part in the men's 100m T13 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and claimed a silver medal in a thrilling final. He clocked 10.54 seconds as he finished just 0.01 seconds behind defending Paralympic champion and veteran para-athlete Jason Smyth of Ireland. Later in that tournament he participated in the men's 400m T13 event where he claimed a gold medal and set a new world record at 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noah Malone
Noah Malone (born October 13, 2001, in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a Paralympic athlete who sprints for Team USA, competing in category T12. Achievements * 2019: Gold medal (100m, 200m) and silver medal (400m) at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Nottwil, Switzerland. * 2019: Gold medal ( relay) and silver medal (100m) at the Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. * 2021: Silver medal in the men's 100 metres T12 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics The , branded as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, was an international multi-sport parasports event held from 24 August to 5 September 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. They were the 16th Summer Paralympic Games as organized by the International Paralym ... in Tokyo, Japan. * 2022: T12 world records in the 100m (10.34 s) and 200m (21.10 s) at the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference outdoor track & field championships in Des Moines, Iowa. References External links * * * * 2001 births Living people Indiana S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
