Sport rowing

Adaptive rowing

Adaptive rowing is a special category of races for those with physical disabilities. Under FISA rules there are 3 classifications of adaptive rowers:

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;LTA - Legs, Trunk, Arms : Use of at least one leg, trunk and arms. Also those visually impaired and intellectually disabled.

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;TA - Trunk and Arms : Only use of trunk muscles.

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;A - Arms only : Limited trunk control.

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All rowers must wear a life jacket and the boats may have additional stability attached to the riggers. Adaptive events were added to the World Rowing Championships in 2002 and are due to take place at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China.

Related Topics:
Life jacket - 2008 Summer Paralympics - Beijing - China

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