F56 (F55/56)

Limb Impaired

F56 is for field athletes who have an increasing degree of impairment affecting the legs, or the absence of limbs.

These throwers generate power through a full range arm movement, and are close to optimum sitting height when the shot, discus or javelin is released.

 

 

 

 

 

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