World Triathlon

The Paralympic Para triathlon qualifying system was reformatted for Tokyo to allow for classing-up in certain cases to potentially allow more athletes the opportunity to qualify. The Paris 2024 medal events are as follows:

• PTWC in both genders: comprising both PTWC1 and PTWC2 sport classes;
• PTVI in both genders: comprising PTVI1, PTVI2 and PTVI3 sport classes;
• Men’s PTS2;
• Men’s PTS3;
• Men’s PTS4;
• Men’s PTS5
• Women’s PTS2;
• Women’s PTS4: also including athletes from the PTS3 sport class;
• Women’s PTS5.

The basic definitions for each of the classes in paratriathlon are as follows:

• PTWC - Wheelchair users. Athletes must use a recumbent handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment.
• PTS2 - Severe impairments. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
• PTS3 - Significant impairments. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
• PTS4 - Moderate impairments. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
• PTS5 - Mild impairments. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
• PTVI - Includes athletes who are partially sighted to totally blind. Must ride a tandem during the bike segment. One guide of the same nationality and gender is mandatory throughout the race.