Adaptive Athletics: A Quiz on the Strength and Determination of Paralympic Athletes

World Para Athletics is the international governing body for adaptive athletics, a sport practiced by athletes with physical disabilities.

P11-13 is not a classification for adaptive athletics. T11-13 is for visually impaired athletes, F40-41 is for athletes with dwarfism, and C1-2 is for athletes with cerebral palsy.

Physical disability is the most common type of disability among adaptive athletes, accounting for over 80% of all athletes.

Wheelchair racing is an adaptive athletic event in which athletes compete in specially designed wheelchairs.

Javelin throw is an adaptive athletic event where athletes throw a javelin.

Sprinting is an adaptive athletic event where athletes run on prosthetic legs.

Sitting volleyball is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position.

Handcycling is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed bicycle.

Swimming is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a swimming pool.

Wheelchair racing is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed wheelchair for racing.

Para bobsleigh is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position on a specially designed sled.

Para alpine skiing is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed ski.

Para ice hockey is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a specially designed wheelchair for racing on ice.

Wheelchair racing is an adaptive athletic event where athletes use a specially designed wheelchair for racing on a track.

Para bobsleigh is an adaptive athletic event where athletes compete in a seated position on a specially designed sled.