Wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
| Wheelchair fencing at the XV Paralympic Games | |
|---|---|
.svg) Paralympic Wheelchair fencing | |
| Venue | ExCeL |
| Dates | 4–8 September 2016 |
| Competitors | 88 |
Wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Summer Paralympics will held in Rio from 4 September to 8 September 2016.[1]
Classification
Fencers are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows fencers to compete against others with a similar level of function. Fencing has two ability classes, A and B, two genders and three weapons, epee, foil and sabre. Wheelchairs were anchored to the ground during competition.
Medal summary
Medal table
| 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Events
Twelve events will be competed at the games, six for individual men plus a team events, four for women (who do not take part in an individual sabre event) and a team event.
Men's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| Men's épée A |
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| Men's épée B |
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| Men's foil A |
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| Men's foil B |
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| Men's sabre A |
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| Men's sabre B |
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| Men's team épée |
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| Men's team foil |
Women's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's épée A |
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| Women's épée B |
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| Women's foil A |
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| Women's foil B |
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| Women's team épée |
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| Women's team foil |
References
- ^ "Paralympic 2012: Wheelchair Fencing". london2012.com. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "Wheelchair Fencing – Medal count". 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics official website. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
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