(informal, disability sports, athletics) a para-athlete who runs (and jumps) upon artificial feet of the type colloquially known as "blades", in jumping events
(parasport) A disabled sport that simulates rowing and sculling using rowing machines linked up to create lanes and boats on an electronic course. Events may be against the clock, stroke count limited, or simulated course distances. Against the clock and stroke count limited disciplines use simulated distances for performance, while simulated course distances uses time of completion for performance.
Alternative form of Neutral Paralympic Athletes [IPC Paralympic team name for the Russian Paralympians cleared of doping offences while the country of Russia is excluded due to governmental sponsored doping.]
(by extension) Usually preceded by a descriptive word: a competition or series of competitions for disabled participants involving sports or other activities.
(sports) A variation of rugby played by players in wheelchairs, primarily players with some disability. It is a full-contact sport and is played on a hardwood court with a ball similar to a basketball.
A three-stage race involving snowshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing
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