LW9 (Paralympics)

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

  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