C5 (classification)
C5 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) recommends this be coded as MC5 or WC5.[1]
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Definition
PBS defined this classification as "Cyclists with least impairment, including single amputation and minimal neurological disfunction."[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 |
11"410 | Mario Hammer | GER | C 5 Bicycle | 22 August 2007 BORDEAUX | FRA | [6] |
11"105 | Jon-Allan Butterworth | GBR | C 5 Bicycle | 23 September 2010 MANCHESTER | GBR | [6] |
10"897 | Jon-Allan Butterworth | GBR | C 5 Bicycle | 29 September 2011 MANCHESTER | GBR | [6] |
Rankings
This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[7]
Competitors
Competitors in this class include Australia's Michael Gallagher[8] and Claire McLean.[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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