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T71-72 (classification)

T71-72 are disability sport classifications for para-athletics, specifically for frame running athletes. It includes athletes who have coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis. Events for these classes include 100 metres and 400 metres.

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T71-72 are disability sport classifications for para-athletics, specifically for frame running athletes. It includes athletes who have coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis. Events for these classes include 100 metres and 400 metres.1

History

Frame running was unsuccessfully proposed for inclusion at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.23 The T71 event made its debut at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.4 The men's and women's 100 metres T72 events will make its Paralympic debut at the 2028 Summer Paralympics.5

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References

  1. "World Para Athletics Classification". paralympic.org. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  2. "WPA proposal to include frame running in Paris 2024 Programme". racerunning.org. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  3. "Omission of frame running and T33 events at Paris 2024 sparks protest". insidethegames.biz. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  4. "New Delhi 2025: First for Kumar, fifth for Ferreira in day of surprises". paralympic.org. 27 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  5. "Gavin Drysdale looks forward to frame running's Paralympic debut at LA28". paralympic.org. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.