Paratriathlon events are for athletes with physical disabilities who compete in one
of six classes (as below). They complete the Olympic distance triathlon - Swim 1.5km,
Bike 40km, Run 10km.
Classification Information
Athletes compete in six different classes depending on their level of function.
TRI 1 - Handcycle: Paraplegic, Quadriplegic, Polio, Double Leg Amputee. Must use
handcycle on bike course and racing wheelchair on run.
TRI 2 - Severe leg impairment
including above knee amputees. Athlete must ride bicycle and run with above knee
prosthesis (or similar prosthesis) or run using crutches.
TRI 3 - Les Autre: This
category includes athletes with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral
Palsy, double leg amputee runners or paralysis in multiple limbs. Athlete will ride
a bicycle and run. Athlete may use braces or prosthesis if required.
TRI 4 - Arm impairment
including paralysis, above-elbow amputees and below-elbow amputees, or impairment
in both upper limbs. Athlete may use prosthesis, brace or sling on the bike and/or
run.
TRI 5 - Moderate leg impairment including below-knee amputees. Athlete rides
bicycle and runs with prosthesis.
TRI 6 - Visual Impairment, legally Blind (20/200
vision with best corrective vision). A handler of the same sex is mandatory throughout
the race. Athlete is tethered during the swim. Athlete uses a tandem bicycle and
may be tethered during the run
For more information and contacts about Paratriathlon in New Zealand, please check
out Triathlon New Zealand
