C3 (classification)

C3 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The UCI recommends this be coded as MC3 or WC3.

Definition

PBS defined this classification as "Cyclists with upper or lower limb disabilities and moderate neurological disfunction." The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "C 1–5: Athletes with cerebral palsy, limb impairments and amputitions."

Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics. In September 2006, governance for para-cycling passed from the International Paralympic Committee's International Cycling Committee to UCI at a meeting in Switzerland. When this happened, the responsibility of classifying the sport also changed.

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale. Classification for the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships is completed by at least two classification panels. Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier. In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation. Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.

Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.

Competitors

Competitors in this class include Australia's Simone Kennedy.

See also

• Para-cycling classification
• Cycling at the Summer Paralympics