The men's time trial track cycling events at the 2020 Summer Paralympics will take place between August 26 to 28 at Izu Velodrome, Japan. A total of three events will take place in the men's event over six classifications. Two of those three events spanned multiple classifications were 'factored' events, with final times adjusted in line with classification to ensure fairness. The distances of all three events are 1000m.
Classification 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. The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired.
Cycling classes are: B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a Tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front T 1–2: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their balance use a tricycle C 1-5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms, and/or trunk but are capable of using a standard bicycle
Schedule FFinals
+Men's time trial Event↓/Date → August 26 August 27 August 28 B F C1-3 F C4-5 F
Medal table
Medal summary ClassificationGoldSilverBronzeB Neil Fachiepiloted by Matt Rotherham 58.038 WR James Ballpiloted by Lewis Stewart 59.503 Raphael Beaugilletpiloted by François Pervis 1:00.472 C1-3 1:03.877 WR 1:05.031 WR 1:05.569 WRC4-5 1:01.557 WR 1:01.847 PR 1:04.786
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