S14 (classification)

S14, SB14, SM14 are disability swimming classifications used for categorising swimmers based on their level of disability.

Definition

This classification is for people with intellectual disabilities.

History

The classification was created by the International Paralympic Committee and has roots in a 2003 attempt to address "the overall objective to support and co-ordinate the ongoing development of accurate, reliable, consistent and credible sport focused classification systems and their implementation."

Competitors

File:291000 - Siobhan Paton swimming - 3b - 2000 Sydney 50m freestyle photo.jpg

Australian swimmer Siobhan Paton celebrates winning the 50m Freestyle S14 at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics.

Swimmers who have competed in this class include Siobhan Paton, Taylor Corry and Mitchell Kilduff of Australia.

See also

• Para-swimming classification
• Swimming at the Summer Paralympics
• T20, the classification for intellectual disabilities in athletics.