C4 (classification)

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C4 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The UCI recommends this be coded as MC4 or WC4.[1]

Definition

PBS defined this classification as "Cyclists with upper or lower limb impairments and low-level neurological impairment."[2] The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "C 1–5: Athletes with cerebral palsy, limb impairments and amputations."[3]

Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[4] In September 2006, governance for para-cycling passed from the International Paralympic Committee's International Cycling Committee to UCI at a meeting in Switzerland. When this happened, the responsibility of classifying the sport also changed.[5]

Historical world records

Below are some historical world records for this classification in the 200m men's Indoor track / Flying start.[6]

Time Cyclist Country Classification Date and location Country location Reference
10"998 Cundy Jody GBR C 4 Bicycle 22 May 2009 MANCHESTER GBR [6]
10"805 Cundy Jody GBR C 4 Bicycle 1 October 2011 MANCHESTER GBR [6]

Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[7]

Competitors

Competitors in this classification include Australia's Tyson Lawrence[8] and Britain's Jody Cundy.[9]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[10] Classification for the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships is completed by at least two classification panels. Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier.[11] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[11] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[11]

See also

References

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