T33 (classification)
T33 and CP3 are disability sport classification for disability athletics.
History
The classification was created by the International Paralympic Committee and has roots in a 2003 attempt to address "the overall objective to support and co-ordinate the ongoing development of accurate, reliable, consistent and credible sport focused classification systems and their implementation."[1]
Sport
This classification is for disability athletics.[2] This classification is one of seven classifications for athletes with cerebral palsy. Similar classifications are T32, T33, T34, T35, T36, T37 and T38.[3] Jane Buckley, writing for the Sporting Wheelies, describes the athletes in this classification as: "CP3, see CP-ISRA classes (appendix) Wheelchair "[2] The classification in the appendix by Buckley goes on to say "The athlete shows fair trunk movement when pushing a wheelchair, but forward trunk movement is limited during forceful pushing."[2] The Australian Paralympic Committee defines this classification as being for "Moderate quadriplegia. " [4]
Becoming classified
For Australian athletics competitors seeking to be classified in this category, they need to undergo a classification evaluation where they will earn either provisional or national certification depending on who the evaluators are. Athletes undergo a medical examination and are asked to demonstrate their skills in athletics. They may also be asked to demonstrate other sport related skills such as jumping rope or swimming. A determination is then made as to what an classification an athlete should compete in. [5]
Competitors
There are only four Australian athletics competitors in this class : Ben Lorimer, Christopher Madden, Sybilla Austin and Lachlan Hulley.[6]
In 2011, Almutairi Ahmad from Tunisia and born in 1994 is ranked 1 in the world in the 100 metre event. [7] Speight Louis from Great Britain and born in 1990 is ranked 2 in the world in the 100 metre event. [7] Roberts John from United States of America and born in 1983 is ranked 3 in the world in the 100 metre event. [7] Yamada Yoshihiro from Japan and born in 1979 is ranked 4 in the world in the 100 metre event. [7]
See also
References
- ^ "Paralympic Classification Today". International Paralympic Committee. 22 April 2010. p. 3.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help); Unknown parameter|acccessdate=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c Buckley, Jane (2011). "Understanding Classification: A Guide to the Classification Systems used in Paralympic Sports". Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Summer Sports » Athletics". Australia: Australian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ "Classification Information Sheet" (PDF). Sydney, Australia. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ "CLASSIFICATION Information for Athletes" (PDF). Sydney Australia: Australian Paralympic Committee. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ "Australian Athletics Classification Masterlist" (PDF). Sydney, Australia: Australian Paralympic Committee. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ a b c d "IPC Athletics Rankings Official World Rankings 2011". International Paralympic Committee. 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.