H4 (classification)

H4 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The UCI recommends this be coded as MH4 or WH4.[1]

Definition

PBS defined this classification as "Athletes with higher function and stability are in classes H2 and H3, and H4 is for athletes who can kneel on the handcycle."[2] In 2012, UCI defined this classification broadly as: "Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete lesion from Th11 or below,· Double below or Double through knee amputee".[3] The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "H 1-4: Athletes on handcycles, with lower limb dysfunctions and limited stability" [4]


The cycle

This classification can use ATP3 knee-seat cycle that is forward leaning on a rigid frame.[5]

Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[6] 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.[7]

Competitors

Competitors in this classification include Stuart Tripp of Australia[8][9] and Alex Zanardi of Italy.[10]

Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[11]

Events

Events for this classification at the include the men's Individual H 4 Road Race, Men's Individual H 4 Time Trial, women's Individual H 4 Road Race, and Women's Individual H 4 Time Trial.[12]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[13] 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.[14] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[14] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[14]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cycling at the Paralympics.

References

  1. ↑ "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 4.
  2. ↑ "Competition at the Highest Levels, Cycling". Cycling. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 11.
  4. ↑ "London 2012 Paralympics: Road cycling guide". London: The Telegraph. 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  5. ↑ Vanlandewijck, Yves; Thompson, Walter R; IOC Medical Commission (2011). The paralympic athlete : handbook of sports medicine and science. Handbook of sports medicine and science. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 34. ISBN 9781444334043. OCLC 642278479.
  6. ↑ "Cycling". 2012. Retrieved Australian Paralympic Committee. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  7. ↑ "Para-cycling High Performance". Australia: Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  8. ↑ "Stuart Tripp". Cycling.org.au. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  9. ↑ "Stuart Tripp | APC Corporate". Paralympic.org.au. 1970-06-13. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  10. ↑ "Ex-F1 driver Zanardi completes incredible journey after storming to Paralympic gold". Mail Online. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  11. ↑ "Ranking — PARA — Cycling 2012". Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  12. ↑ http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/cycling-road/events/index.html
  13. ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1" (PDF). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  14. 1 2 3 "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 5.
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