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Competition Description

A FINA standard eight-lane 50m pool is required for competition at the Paralympic Games. Events are conducted as heats for eight competitors per class and with the fastest eight swimmers per class competing in the finals. There are various forms for swimmers to start their race; in the water, a dive start sitting on the starting platform or the typical standing start. [Full story]

Beijing Paralympic Games Qualification Guide

  • The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide includes the general IPC regulations on eligibility and sports-specific qualification criteria applicable for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. [Full story]

Classification

  • Athletes with a visual impairment are classified into three classes, according to the degree of vision loss: S11 for athletes with no sight to class S13 for legally blind. The following events are offered at the Paralympic Games for these athletes ... [Full story]

Sport Classification Information

Sport IPSF IPSF Chief Classifier Eligible sport class Eligible sport class status First appearance
Swimming IPC Jane Buckley S 1-13, SB 1-9, SB 11-13, SM 1-13 PNS, PRS, PPS √

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