Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's 1500 metres T20

The Women's 1500 metres T20 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium on 5 September.[1] The event consisted of a single race.

Women's 1500 metres T20
at the XIV Paralympic Games
VenueLondon Olympic Stadium
Dates5 September
Competitors6 from 4 nations
Winning time4:35.26
Medalists
Barbara Niewiedzial  Poland
Arleta Meloch  Poland
Ilona Biacsi  Hungary

The T20 category is for athletes with intellectual impairment. T20 athletes have an IQ score of 75 or less.

Records

Prior to the competition, the existing World and Paralympic records were as follows:[2]

World record  Arleta Meloch (POL) 4:33.16 8 July 2001 Tunis, Tunisia
Paralympic record Not previously competed

Results

Competed 5 September 2012 at 20:19.

RankAthleteCountryTimeNotes
Barbara Niewiedzial Poland4:35.26
Arleta Meloch Poland4:39.04
Ilona Biacsi Hungary4:42.31
4Bernadett Biacsi Hungary4:42.80
5Sayaka Makita Japan4:50.03SB
6Aida Naili Tunisia4:50.47SB

Q = qualified by place. q = qualified by time.

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References

  1. "Athletics - Schedule & Results". London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  2. "T20 1500 records". International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012.
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