Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics F40
| Athletics at the XIV Paralympic Games | |
|---|---|
 Paralympic Athletics | |
| Venue | Olympic Stadium The Mall |
| Dates | 31 August – 9 September 2012 |
| Competitors | 1100 (740 men, 360 women) |
Athletics events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics were held in the Olympic Stadium and in The Mall in London, United Kingdom, from 31 August to 9 September 2012.[1] Five throwing events were staged for class F40, athletes with dwarfism.
Classification[]
Athletes were given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allowed athletes to compete against others with a similar level of function.
The athletics classifications are:
- 11–13: Blind (11) and visually impaired (12, 13) athletes
- 20: Athletes with an intellectual disability
- 31–38: Athletes with cerebral palsy
- 40: Les Autres (others) (including people with dwarfism)
- 42–46: Amputees
- 51–58: Athletes with a spinal cord disability
The class numbers were given prefixes of "T" and "F" for track and field events, respectively.
Medal summary[]
Men's events[]
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot put |
Wang Zhiming China
|
Hocine Gherzouli Algeria
|
Paschalis Stathelakos Greece
|
| Discus throw |
Wang Zhiming China
|
Paschalis Stathelakos Greece
|
Jonathan De Souza Santos Brazil
|
| Javelin throw |
Wang Zhiming China
|
Ahmed Naas Iraq
|
Wildan Nukhailawi Iraq
|
Women's events[]
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot put |
Raoua Tlili Tunisia
|
Meng Genjimisu China
|
Najat El Garaa Morocco
|
| Discus throw |
Najat El Garaa Morocco
|
Raoua Tlili Tunisia
|
Meng Genjimisu China
|
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Paralympic Athletics". London 2012 website. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
External links[]
Categories:
- Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics