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Para-Athletics Classification Changes To Affect British Champions

A revision of the Para-athletics classification system is "set to affect British Paralympic champions such as Jonnie Peacock and Kadeena Cox," according to the BBC. Under new rules, which will take effect on Jan. 1, Rio T44 100m champion Peacock will compete "only against other single-leg amputees in a new T64 category." Rio champions Cox and Hannah Cockcroft will have their T30s category reviewed. British T42 200m Rio Gold Medalist Richard Whitehead tweeted that it was a "backward step." IPC Medical & Scientific Dir Peter van de Vliet said, "These are major changes for the sport of Para-athletics, but major changes that are being made following full consultation with the Para-athletics community and relevant research groups." The Paralympic classification system "has faced much criticism in recent years with claims of cheating and misrepresentation of disability, raising concerns of whether the system is fair and robust" (BBC, 10/25).

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