The Women's road race cycling events at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Flamengo Park, Pontal. Six events were held, over 13 classifications.
Classification edit
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 road races edit
B edit
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Iwona Podkoscielna Poland
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Katie George Dunlevy Ireland
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Emma Foy New Zealand
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H1-4 edit
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1-4 | Christiane Reppe Germany
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Lee Do-yeon South Korea
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Francesca Porcellato Italy
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H5 edit
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| H5 | Andrea Eskau Germany
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Laura de Vaan Netherlands
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Jennette Jansen Netherlands
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C1-3 edit
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1-3 | Jamie Whitmore United States
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Zeng Sini China
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Denise Schindler Germany
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C4-5 edit
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4-5 | Sarah Storey Great Britain
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Anna Harkowska Poland
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Crystal Lane Great Britain
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T1-2 edit
| Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1–2 | Carol Cooke Australia
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Jill Walsh United States
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Jana Majunke Germany
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