The Women's time trial track cycling events at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games (), the 13th Summer Paralympic Games, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao. It was ...
took place on September 7–8 at the
Laoshan Velodrome
The Laoshan Velodrome () is a velodrome that is located in Laoshan, Shijingshan District, Beijing, China. It was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The venue was tested during the UCI Track World Cup in December 2007.
The velodrome hosted Cyclin ...
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Classification
Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function.
Cycling classes are:
*B&VI 1–3: Blind and visually impaired cyclists
*LC 1–4: Cyclists with a
locomotor disability
*CP 1–4: Cyclists with
cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of movement disorders that appear in early childhood. Signs and symptoms vary among people and over time, but include poor coordination, stiff muscles, weak muscles, and tremors. There may be problems with sensa ...
B&VI 1–3
The women's 1 km time trial (B&VI 1–3) took place on September 7.
[13th Paralympic Games - JO - Stage 1 - September 7: Track racing - Day 1]
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WR = World Record
LC1–2/CP 4
The women's 500m time trial (LC1–2/CP 4) took place on September 8.
[13th Paralympic Games - JO - Stage 2 - September 8: Track racing - Day 2]
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LC3–4/CP 3
The women's 500m time trial (LC 3–4/CP 3) took place on September 8.
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References
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Women's time trial
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