| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1968 Athens, Greece |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Greece |
| Sport | Paracanoe |
| Disability class | KL1 |
| Coached by | Athanasios Giannopoulos |
Eleni Prelorentzou (born 23 December 1968) is a Greek paracanoeist. Her highest achievement is reaching the semifinal in the paracanoe at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's KL1. She has also competed in wheelchair fencing at the 2017 World Cup event in Pisa. [1] [2]
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Paracanoe classification is the classification system for paracanoe. It consists of three categories KL1, KL2 and KL3. Paracanoe will be included for the first time at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. The sport is governed by the International Canoe Federation.
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The KL3 class is for paracanoe paddlers with trunk function and partial leg function. A KL3 class paddler should be able to sit within a forward flexed position. Paddlers use a foot board or the seat to propel the boat. Eligible paddlers typically meet one of the following:
The KL 2 class is for paracanoe paddlers with partial leg and trunk function alongside good arm strength. A KL2 class paddler should be able to sit upright within the kayak but may require a backrest. These athletes may be able to use a footboard to propel the canoe depending on leg function. Eligible paddlers typically meet one of the following:
The KL1 Class is for paracanoe paddlers who have very limited or no trunk function and no leg function. A KL1 class paddler is able to apply force predominantly using the arms and/or shoulders. These athletes will likely also have poor sitting balance and typically need a seat with a high backrest. Eligible paddlers typically meet one of the following:
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