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1. • • S1, SB1, SM1 are para-swimming classifications used for categorising swimmers based on their level of disability. The classifications cover athletes with "very severe coordination problems in four limbs or have no use of their legs, trunk, hands and minimal use of their shoulders only".
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   What does S1 SB1 mean?

   • S1 SB1 Swimmers in this sport class have a significant loss of muscle power or control in their legs, arms and hands. Some athletes also have limited trunk control. This may be caused by tetraplegia, for example. Swimmers in this class usually use a wheelchair in daily life. S2 SB1

   What the S1-S14 Paralympics swimming classifications mean, explained

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   What is S1 SB1 SM2?

   • S1, SB1, SM1: Swimmers who have significant movement difficulties in arms, legs and trunk, and use a wheelchair for everyday mobility. S2, SB1, SM2: Swimmers who have significant movement difficulties in arms, legs and trunk, but with more propulsive ability in arms or legs than S1 swimmers.

   Paralympic swimming categories: Criteria, classes, groups for Paris

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   What is a S2 SB1 swimmer?

   • Swimmers in this sport class have a significant loss of muscle power or control in their legs, arms and hands. Some athletes also have limited trunk control. This may be caused by tetraplegia, for example. Swimmers in this class usually use a wheelchair in daily life. S2 SB1 Swimmers in this sport class mainly rely on their arms for swimming.

   What the S1-S14 Paralympics swimming classifications mean, explained

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   What does S3 SB2 SM4 mean?

   • S3, SB2, SM3: Swimmers with some arm movement but no use of their legs or torso. Also includes swimmers with significant restrictions in all four limbs. S4, SB3, SM4: Swimmers with good use of arms and some hand weakness with no use of their torso or legs. Also includes swimmers with significant limb loss to three or four limbs.

   Paralympic swimming categories: Criteria, classes, groups for Paris

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   What is s/sb13 & s/sb11?

   • S/SB13: Athletes have the least severe vision impairment eligible for Paralympic sport. They have the highest visual acuity and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees radius. In order to ensure a fair competition athletes in the S/SB11 sport class are required to wear blackened goggles.

   World Para Swimming Classification & Categories - SB9, SM8

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   What is the difference between s/sb11 and s/b13?

   • S/SB11: These athletes have a very low visual acuity and/ or no light perception. S/SB12:Athletes have a higher visual acuity than athletes competing in the S/SB11 sport class and/ or a visual field of less than 5 degrees radius. S/SB13: Athletes have the least severe vision impairment eligible for Paralympic sport.

   World Para Swimming Classification & Categories - SB9, SM8

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3. www.paralympic.org › swimming › classificationClassification is used to determine which athletes are ...

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   The prefix “SM” is given to athletes competing in individual medley events. It is not a sports class, but an entry index and calculated as (3xS + SB)/4; for classes S1-4 who have a 3-discipline medley, the formula is (2S + SB)/3). Sport Classes S1-S10 / SB1 – SB9 / SM1- SM10 - physical impairment.

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4. inews.co.uk › sport › paralympicsWhat do S1-S14 mean in Paralympics swimming classifications ...

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   Aug 29, 2021 · S1 SB1. Swimmers in this sport class have a significant loss of muscle power or control in their legs, arms and hands. Some athletes also have limited trunk control.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › sport › articlesParalympics classifications explained: The different ... - BBC

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   Aug 23, 2024 · BC1: Players with cerebral palsy who are able to use their hands or feet to consistently propel a ball into play. BC1 athletes may have an aide on court to pass them their ball before each shot...

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   Aug 28, 2024 · S1, SB1, SM1: Swimmers who have significant movement difficulties in arms, legs and trunk, and use a wheelchair for everyday mobility. S2, SB1, SM2: Swimmers who have significant movement...

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   S1 SB1 SM1. Swimmers in this sport class have a significant loss of muscle power or control in their legs, arms and hands. Some athletes also have limited trunk control, as it may occur with tetraplegia. These impairments may be caused by spinal-cord injuries or polio.

8. www.swimming.org › sport › para-swimming-classificationPara-Swimming Classification Explained | Swim England

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   Apr 25, 2016 · The current para-swimming classification set out by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) uses classes S1 – S10 for different levels of physical impairment, with a lower number indicating a more severe impairment.

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   S1, SB1, SM1 are para-swimming classifications used for categorising swimmers based on their level of disability. The classifications cover athletes with "very severe coordination problems in four limbs or have no use of their legs, trunk, hands and minimal use of their shoulders only".