T38 (classification)
T38 and CP8 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: "CP8, see CP-ISRA classes (appendix) Ambulant "[2] The classification in the appendix by Buckley goes on to say "These athletes have minimal involvement usually in one limb only"[2] The Australian Paralympic Committee defines this classification as being for "Minimal hemiplegia, ataxia, diplegia or athetosis. May have minimal co-ordination problems, good balance. Runs and jumps freely." [4]
Becoming classified
Athletes with cerebral palsy or similar impairments who wish to compete in para-athletics competition must first undergo a classification assessment. During this, they both undergo a bench test of muscle coordination and demonstrate their skills in athletics, such as running, jumping or throwing. A determination is then made as to what classification an athlete should compete in. Classifications may be Confirmed or Review status. For athletes who do not have access to a full classification panel, Provisional classification is available; this is a temporary Review classification, considered an indication of class only, and generally used only in lower levels of competition.[5]
Competitors
Australian athletics competitors in this class include Evan O'Hanlon, Tim Sullivan and Katy Parrish.[6]
See also
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- Para-athletics classification
- Athletics at the Summer Paralympics
- Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Men's 100 metres T38
- Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Men's 200 metres T38
- Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Women's 100 metres T38
- Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Women's 200 metres T38
References
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