The women's individual pursuit events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 30 August – 2 September at London Velopark.
Classification
editCyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function. The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired.
Pursuit cycling classes are:[1]
- B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front.
- C 1–5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms and/or trunk, but are capable of using a standard bicycle.
B
editThe women's 3 km individual pursuit (B) took place on 2 September.
Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Phillipa Gray Pilot: Laura Thompson New Zealand |
Catherine Walsh Pilot: Francine Meehan Ireland |
Aileen McGlynn Pilot: Helen Scott Great Britain |
C1–3
editThe women's 3 km individual pursuit (C1–3) took place on 30 August.
Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Zeng Sini China |
Simone Kennedy Australia |
Allison Jones United States |
C4
editThe women's 3 km individual pursuit (C4) took place on 30 August.
Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Susan Powell Australia |
Megan Fisher United States |
Alexandra Green Australia |
C5
editThe women's 3 km individual pursuit (C5) took place on 30 August.
Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Sarah Storey Great Britain |
Anna Harkowska Poland |
Fiona Southorn New Zealand |
References
edit- ^ LOCOG. "Cycling Track - Classification". Archived from the original on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.