LW3 (Paralympics)
LW3 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 LW3 disabilities in both legs. One of the following minimum criteria must be met:
- Loss of both lower extremities at least proximal to the metatarsals - or
- Loss of strength in both legs - or
- Hypotonia of both legs - or
- Ataxia of both lower extremities - or
- clear athetosis in the lower extremities - or
- Forefoot dysmelia - or
- Loss of movement in both knee joints.
The following applies:
- the athlete uses prostheses and two skis and two sticks.
The division into classes indicates the degree of functional disability of an athlete that is relevant to competition . Athletes in classes LW1-LW9 start standing. Athletes in classes LW1-LW4 (leg handicap) can be reclassified to seat class LW12.
See also
Web links
- dbs-npc.de - Paralympic classification system
- bisp.de - Online classification system for Paralympic sports
Individual evidence
- ↑ International Paralympic Committee: IPC Winter Sports Classification & Categories
- ↑ National Paralympic Committee Germany: Guide to the Paralympic Classification System 2016
- ↑ Federal Institute for Sports Science (BISp): The classification system for Paralympic sports