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Cross-country Skiing At The 2018 Winter Paralympics – Women's 15 Kilometre Free
The Women's 15 kilometre free competition of the Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Paralympics, 2018 Winter Paralympics was held at Alpensia Biathlon Centre, South Korea. The competition took place on 11 & 12 March 2018. Medal table 15 km free visually impaired In the cross-country skiing visually impaired, the athlete with a visual impairment has a sighted guide. The two skiers are considered a team, and dual medals are awarded. The race was started on 12 March at 12:00. 15 km free standing The race was started on 12 March at 12:15. 12 km sitting The race was started on 11 March at 11:15. See also *Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics References {{DEFAULTSORT:Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Paralympics - Women's 15 kilometre free Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Paralympics, Women's 15 kilometre free 2018 in women's cross-country skiing, Para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paralympic Cross-country Skiing
Paralympic cross-country skiing is an adaptation of cross-country skiing for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic cross-country skiing is one of two Nordic skiing disciplines in the Winter Paralympic Games; the other is biathlon. Competition is governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Classification of skiers and events Paralympic cross-country skiing includes standing events, sitting events (for wheelchair users), and events for visually impaired athletes under the rules of the International Paralympic Committee. These are divided into several categories for people who are missing limbs, have amputations, are blind, or have any other physical disability, to continue their sport. The classifications are for: * Standing skiers with arm impairments, leg impairments or with both arm and leg impairments. * Sit-Skiers, all with leg impairments, but with varying degrees of torso control. * Skiers with visual impairment including blindness, low visual acuity, and limi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |