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Rowing features at Paralympics for only second time

Rowing will make its appearance at the Paralympic Games for only the second time, after its introduction at the Beijing 2008 Games.
Helene Raynsford competes in Beijing
ParalympicsGB athlete Helene Raynsford rows for gold at the Beijing 2008 Games.

A total of 96 athletes - 46 men, 46 women, will compete at venue Eton Dorney from 31 August to 2 September.

They will compete in races of 1000m in four events, classified according to the amount of functional ability they have - from the ability to move only arms and shoulders through to having the use of legs, trunk and arms.

All athletes will be confirmed following the sport entries deadline on 6 August 2012.

Find out more about the sport

See the competition schedule

 


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