T72

Athletes in the Class T72: may be able to walk short distances with or without support; AND during frame running, may produce reciprocal leg movements (some Athletes may adopt an asymmetric or single leg propulsion pattern, but this does not severely restrict propulsion); AND may change from one running pattern to another (e.g., single leg to alternating, or vice versa) after the start phase; AND will have fair to good core balance; AND can accelerate effectively (they may show shortened strides throughout the race but achieve effective propulsion; foot drag is unlikely, but foot drag on its own is not a reason for moving the Athlete to Class T71 as other Criteria must be met).

Allocation to Class T72: Athletes will be eligible for the T72 class if they meet the criteria for frame running Events, but their profile does not meet the criteria for allocation to the T71 class. Both the impairment scores and the activity limitation test(s) scores are to be considered in Sport Class allocation. An Athlete with one or two impairment or activity limitation scores indicative of class T71 will be allocated to the T72 class if the remaining impairment or activity limitation test score(s) fall outside of the criteria for class T71.