Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit explained

The Women's individual pursuit cycling events at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 8–11 at Rio Olympic Velodrome. Four events took place over six classifications.^[1]

Classification

Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function. The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired.

Cycling classes for track cycling are:

• B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a Tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front
• C 1-5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms and/or trunk but are capable of using a standard bicycle

Women's individual pursuit

B

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit B.

C1–3

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit C1–3.

C4

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit C4.

C5

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit C5.

Notes and References

1. https://assetrio2016.azureedge.net/_sport/r/i/Rio_2016_PG_Cycling_Track_Results_Book_V1.0.pdf
2. https://assetrio2016.azureedge.net/_odf-documents/c/t/CTX052100_Results_2016_09_11_6653d38a_de87_4cb3_b00d_442a961fff6b.pdf