LW11 (Paralympics)

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LW11 is a starting class for athletes in Paralympic winter sports for athletes in Alpine skiing , Nordic skiing and biathlon . The membership of athletes in the starting class is outlined as follows:

Skiers of Class LW11 disabilities have the lower limbs and trunk. The following minimum criteria must be met:

  • normal arm functions - and
  • moderate trunk and leg functions - and
  • the athlete is unable to walk or stand even with the prosthesis - and
  • the athlete is able to sit without support (with or without restraint) - and
  • Movements beyond the basic position are possible without assistance.

Athletes start sitting and use:

  • for Nordic skiing / biathlon a seat ski (ski sled),
  • a monoski for alpine skiing.

These special ski sleds / monoski are adapted to the different needs of the athlete and are based on the degree of physical disability. The division into classes indicates the degree of functional disability of an athlete that is relevant to competition .

See also

Web links

  • dbs-npc.de - Paralympic classification system
  • bisp.de - Online classification system for Paralympic sports

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ International Paralympic Committee: IPC Winter Sports Classification & Categories
  2. ↑ National Paralympic Committee Germany: Guide to the Paralympic Classification System 2016
  3. ↑ Federal Institute for Sports Science (BISp): The classification system for Paralympic sports