Disability groups covered by this classification include people with cerebral palsy, amputations and other lower limb impairments.
[16] Below are some historical world records for this classification in the 200m men's Indoor track / Flying start.
This policy was put into place in 2014, with the goal of avoiding last minute changes in classes that would negatively impact athlete training preparations.
All competitors needed to be internationally classified with their classification status confirmed prior to the Games, with exceptions to this policy being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
[19] Competitors in this classification include Australia's Tyson Lawrence[20] and Britain's Jody Cundy.
Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier.