Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit

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The women's individual pursuit events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 30 August – 2 September at London Velopark.

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Classification

Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function. The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired.

Pursuit cycling classes are: [1]

B

The women's 3 km individual pursuit (B) took place on 2 September.

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Phillipa Gray
Pilot: Laura Thompson
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Catherine Walsh
Pilot: Francine Meehan
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Aileen McGlynn
Pilot: Helen Scott
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C1–3

The women's 3 km individual pursuit (C1–3) took place on 30 August.

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Zeng Sini
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Simone Kennedy
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Allison Jones
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C4

The women's 3 km individual pursuit (C4) took place on 30 August.

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Susan Powell
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Megan Fisher
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Alexandra Green
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C5

The women's 3 km individual pursuit (C5) took place on 30 August.

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Sarah Storey
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Anna Harkowska
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Fiona Southorn
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References

  1. LOCOG. "Cycling Track - Classification". Archived from the original on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.