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