LW9 (Paralympics)
LW9 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 LW9 disabilities in the upper and lower extremities. One of the following minimum criteria must be met:
- Disability in a lower extremity and an upper extremity - and
- Lower limb disability according to LW4 class and one of the following criteria:
- Loss of the lower extremity at or above the ankle joint - or
- Loss of strength in the leg - or
- Ataxia of one leg - or
- clear athetosis - or
- Leg length difference of at least 7 cm;
- Upper limb disability according to LW4 class and one of the following criteria:
- Loss of an upper limb below the elbow - or
- Loss of strength in the upper extremity (with a loss of mobility in finger flexion, finger extension, and thumb movement) - or
- Elbow mobility at most 5 ° on one side without the possibility of developing strength when using poles.
The following applies:
- the athlete uses two skis and either one or 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.
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