Cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit
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The Men's individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
took place on September 7–9 at the Laoshan Velodrome
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Cycling classes:
WR = World Record
of Great Britain
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WR = World Record
WR = World Record
WR = World Record
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
took place on September 7–9 at the Laoshan Velodrome
Laoshan Velodrome
The Laoshan Velodrome is a velodrome that is located in Laoshan, Shijingshan District, Beijing, China. It was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The venue was tested during the UCI Track World Cup in December 2007....
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Classification
The cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function.Cycling classes:
- B&VI 1–3: Blind and visually impaired cyclists
- LC 1–4: Cyclists with a locomotor disablity
- CP 1–4: Cyclists with cerebral palsyCerebral palsyCerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement....
B&VI 1–3
The men's individual pursuit (B&VI 1–3) took place on September 7.| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Kieran Modra Kieran Modra Kieran Modra is an Australian cyclist, and a Paralympic gold and bronze medalist.-Biography:Modra was born in Port Lincoln, South Australia. Visually impaired from birth, Modra competed in athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics and in both athletics and swimming at the 1992 Paralympics in... Tyson Lawrence Tyson Lawrence Tyson Lawrence is a Paralympic cycling competitor from Australia. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the Men's 1 km Time Trial B VI 1-3 event and a gold medal in the Men's Individual Pursuit B VI 1-3 event.-References:... |
Christian Venge David Llaurado |
Bryce Lindores Bryce Lindores Bryce Lindores is a Paralympic cycling competitor from Australia. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the Men's Individual Pursuit B VI 1-3 event. He is from Queensland.-References:... Steven George Steven George Steven George is a Paralympic cycling competitor from Australia. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the Men's Individual Pursuit B VI 1-3 event.-References:... |
Preliminaries
Q = QualifierWR = World Record
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ' |
4:18.961 Q WR |
| 2 | ' |
4:25.335 Q |
| 3 | ' |
4:25.554 Q |
| 4 | ' |
4:27.578 Q |
| 5 | ' |
4:29.195 |
| 6 | ' |
4:32.191 |
| 7 | ' |
4:32.236 |
| 8 | ' |
4:38.548 |
| 9 | ' |
4:40.432 |
| 10 | ' |
4:41.677 |
| 11 | ' |
4:44.890 |
| 12 | ' |
4:47.730 |
| 13 | ' |
4:49.911 |
| 14 | ' |
5:11.936 |
CP 3
The men's individual pursuit (CP 3) took place on 7 September. The pre-event favorite to win the gold medal was reigning champion, Darren KennyDarren Kenny
Darren Kenny OBE is a British road and track racing cyclist and Paralympian. Kenny's results have made him one of his sport's biggest stars.-Career:...
of Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
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| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Preliminaries
Q = QualifierWR = World Record
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:36.875 Q WR | |
| 2 | 3:58.817 Q | |
| 3 | 4:03.730 Q | |
| 4 | 4:09.119 Q | |
| 5 | 4:11.715 | |
| 6 | 4:13.850 | |
| 7 | 4:15.006 | |
| Disqualified |
CP 4
The men's individual pursuit (CP 4) took place on 7 September.| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Preliminaries
Q = Qualifier| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:37.848 Q | |
| 2 | 3:38.205 Q | |
| 3 | 3:45.269 Q | |
| 4 | 3:45.322 Q | |
| 5 | 3:52.561 | |
| 6 | 3:53.566 | |
| 7 | 3:55.919 | |
| 8 | 3:55.933 | |
| 9 | 4:04.606 |
LC 1
The men's individual pursuit (LC 1) took place on 8 September.| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Preliminaries
Q = Qualifier| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4:40.6 Q | |
| 2 | + 0.03.8 Q | |
| 3 | + 0.06.3 Q | |
| 4 | + 0.09.5 Q | |
| 5 | + 0.13.4 | |
| 6 | + 0.14.1 | |
| 7 | + 0.17.6 | |
| 8 | + 0.18.3 | |
| 9 | + 0.26.3 | |
| 10 | + 0.28.0 | |
| 11 | + 0.30.0 | |
| 12 | + 0.31.8 | |
| 13 | + 0.32.1 | |
| 14 | + 0.36.3 | |
| 15 | + 0.39.4 |
LC 2
The men's individual pursuit (LC 2) took place on 8 September.| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Preliminaries
Q = Qualifier| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.45.3 | |
| 2 | + 0.06.2 | |
| 3 | + 0.11.0 | |
| 4 | + 0.12.5 | |
| 5 | + 0.24.2 | |
| 6 | + 0.28.1 | |
| 7 | + 0.29.8 | |
| 8 | + 0.38.6 | |
| 9 | + 1.04.2 | |
| 10 | + 1.05.1 |
LC 3
The men's individual pursuit (LC 3) took place on 9 September.| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Preliminaries
Q = QualifierWR = World Record
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.48.18 Q WR | |
| 2 | 3.52.25 Q | |
| 3 | 3.54.54 Q | |
| 4 | 3.57.23 Q | |
| 5 | 4.00.40 | |
| 6 | 4.00.70 | |
| 7 | 4.06.17 | |
| 8 | 4.10.44 | |
| 9 | 4.12.02 | |
| 10 | 4.21.75 | |
| DSQ | 1.28.70 |
LC 4
The men's individual pursuit (LC 4) took place on 9 September.| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Preliminaries
Q = QualifierWR = World Record
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.59.74 Q WR | |
| 2 | 4.05.93 Q | |
| 3 | 4.16.69 Q | |
| 4 | 4.17.74 Q | |
| 5 | 4.25.25 | |
| 6 | 4.27.05 | |
| 7 | 4.40.61 | |
| DNS |