T40

Males

Maximum standing height permitted is 130cm. The maximum arm length permitted is 59cm, measured with the Athlete lying supine; arm abducted to 90 degrees and the measure taken is from the acromion to the tip of the longest finger of the longest arm. The measure must be taken regardless of elbow contracture because the effective length of the arm is reduced by such an Impairment. This arm length is proportionate for a male of standing height 130cm. The sum of standing height + length of longest arm must be <= 180cm.

To be eligible for T40 males must meet all of the following criteria: standing height <= 130cm; AND arm length <= 59cm; AND sum of standing height plus arm length <= 180cm.

Athletes who are <=130cm in standing height but who do not meet either of the other two criteria will be assessed against the criteria for class T41.

Females

Maximum standing height permitted is 125cm. The maximum arm length permitted is 57cm, measured with the Athlete lying supine; arm abducted to 90 degrees and the measure taken is from the acromion to the tip of the longest finger of the longest arm. The measure must be taken regardless of elbow contracture because the effective length of the arm is reduced by such an Impairment. This arm length is proportionate for a female of standing height 125cm. The sum of standing height + length of longest arm must be <= 173cm.

To be eligible for T40, female Athletes must meet all of the following criteria: standing height <= 125cm; AND arm length <= 57cm; AND sum of standing height plus arm length <=173cm.

Athletes who are <=125cm in standing height but who do not meet either of the other two criteria will be assessed against the criteria for class T41.