Athletics at the 1992 Summer Paralympics – Men's marathon B1

The Men's marathon B1 was a marathon event in athletics at the 1992 Summer Paralympics, for totally blind athletes. It was contested by seven athletes from six countries. Among them was defending champion Joerund Gaasemyr, of Norway, who had won the race in 1988 with a world record time of 2:45:48. Also competing was his compatriot Tofiri Kibuuka, who had previously represented his native Uganda at the Winter Paralympics, and had been the first African athlete at the Winter Games.[1]

Men's marathon B1
at the IX Paralympic Games
Paralympic Athletics
Competitors7 from 6 nations
Medalists
Carlo Durante  Italy
Tofiri Kibuuka  Norway
Steve Brooks  Canada

Results
PlaceAthleteTime
1 Carlo Durante (ITA)2:50:40
2 Tofiri Kibuuka (NOR)2:51:34
3 Steve Brooks (CAN)2:59:16
4 Faustino Blanco (ESP)3:01:41
5 Joerund Gaasemyr (NOR)3:04:18
6 Harumi Yanagawa (JPN)3:09:29
7 Pablo Astoreca (ARG)3:12:10
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See also
  • Marathon at the Paralympics

References
  1. "Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games: Athletics: Men's Marathon B1", International Paralympic Committee
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