LW7 / 5 (Paralympics)

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LW7 / 5 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:

LW7 / 5 skiers have disabilities in both upper extremities. One of the following minimum criteria must be met:

  • Loss of both upper extremities at least at the level of the metacarpals - or
  • Loss of strength in both upper extremities with loss of mobility of fingers and thumbs so that the athlete cannot hold sticks - or
  • Dysmelia of both hands.

The following applies:

  • the athlete uses 2 skis but no sticks - and
  • the use of prostheses is not permitted.

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.

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