Athletics events have been a part of the Paralympic program
since the first Paralympic Games in Rome, Italy, in 1960. Events
include track, throwing, jumping and the marathon. The rules of
Paralympic track and field are almost identical to those of its
non-disabled counterpart. Certain allowances are made to
accommodate certain disabilities. For example, the blind and
more severely visually impaired runners compete with guide
runners, who are often attached by the wrist with a tether to
the runner. More information on IPC Rules can be found by
visiting the IPC Athletics website:
http://www.paralympic.org/Athletics/Rules Paralympic track and
field competition is open to male and female athletes with
physical disabilities such as dwarfism, amputation/limb loss,
blindness/visual impairment, spinal cord injury/wheelchair-users
and cerebral palsy/brain injury/stroke. How Do I Become a
Paralympian? U.S. Paralympics Track and Field 2013 Standards
(Men and Women) Find a local program in your community - visit
the Par