Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road time trial
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The Women's road time trial cycling events at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Flamengo Park, Pontal. Seven events took place over thirteen classifications. Four of these events, spanning multiple classifications were 'factored' events, with final times adjusted in line with classification to ensure fairness.
Classification
Cyclists 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.
Cycling classes are:[1]
- B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a Tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front
- H 1–4: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs use a handcycle
- T 1–2: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their balance use a tricycle
- C 1-5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms and/or trunk but are capable of using a standard bicycle
Women's time trials
B
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Katie George Dunlevy Ireland |
Yurie Kanuma Japan |
Lora Turnham Great Britain |
H1-3
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1–3 | Karen Darke Great Britain |
Alicia Dana United States |
Francesca Porcellato Italy |
H4-5
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4–5 | Dorothee Vieth Germany |
Andrea Eskau Germany |
Laura de Vaan Netherlands |
C1-3
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1–3 | Alyda Norbruis Netherlands |
Denise Schindler Germany |
Zeng Sini China |
C4
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | Shawn Morelli United States |
Megan Fisher United States |
Susan Powell Australia |
C5
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | Sarah Storey Great Britain |
Anna Harkowska Poland |
Samantha Bosco United States |
T1-2
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1–2 | Carol Cooke Australia |
Jill Walsh United States |
Shelley Gautier Canada |