CLASSIFICATION EXPLORER

Browse the class families behind para athletics.

Plain-language orientation based on World Para Athletics’ published classification overview. This explorer cannot classify an athlete.

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Track and jump

Running, wheelchair racing, frame running, and jump classes use a T prefix.

Field / throwing

Standing and seated throwing classes use an F prefix.

Only an authorized governing organization or classifier can officially determine an athlete’s eligibility, sport class, and class status.

Search classes or impairment groups

Track, jumps and throwsVision impairment

T11T12T13F11F12F13

Sport classes for athletes with eligible vision impairment. The exact class is determined through formal athlete evaluation.

Eligible impairment grouping: Vision impairment
Commonly contested: Running events, long jump and standing throws.
Equipment considerations: Guide runners, tethers and eyeshades may apply in certain classes and events under the competition rules.

Track, jumps and throwsIntellectual impairment

T20F20

Sport classes for athletes who meet the sport-specific eligibility and classification criteria for intellectual impairment.

Eligible impairment grouping: Intellectual impairment
Commonly contested: Selected running, jumping and throwing events.
Equipment considerations: Standard event equipment; competition and eligibility documentation still apply.

Running, jumps and standing throwsCoordination — standing

T35T36T37T38F35F36F37F38

Standing sport classes for eligible coordination impairments. Class numbers reflect different activity limitations, not a diagnosis.

Eligible impairment grouping: Hypertonia, ataxia or athetosis
Commonly contested: Sprints, middle distance, jumps and standing throws.
Equipment considerations: Event-specific standard equipment; individual competition accommodations may apply.

Wheelchair racing and seated throwsCoordination — wheelchair or seated

T32T33T34F31F32F33F34

Wheelchair-racing and seated-throwing classes for eligible coordination impairments.

Eligible impairment grouping: Hypertonia, ataxia or athetosis
Commonly contested: Wheelchair sprints and selected seated throws.
Equipment considerations: Racing chair or secured throwing frame/chair as applicable; equipment must meet current technical rules.

Running, jumps and standing throwsShort stature

T40T41F40F41

Standing sport classes for athletes who meet the minimum impairment criteria for short stature.

Eligible impairment grouping: Short stature
Commonly contested: Selected sprints, jumps and throws.
Equipment considerations: Standard event equipment, with implement specifications determined by event and competition rules.

Running, jumps and standing throwsLower limb — without prosthesis

T42T43T44F42F43F44

Standing classes for athletes with eligible lower-limb impairments who compete without a prosthesis.

Eligible impairment grouping: Limb deficiency, leg-length difference, impaired muscle power or passive range of movement
Commonly contested: Sprints, jumps and standing throws.
Equipment considerations: Event-specific equipment and approved assistive devices where permitted.

Running, jumps and standing throwsUpper limb

T45T46T47F45F46

Standing sport classes for eligible upper-limb impairments.

Eligible impairment grouping: Limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or passive range of movement
Commonly contested: Sprints, distance events, jumps and standing throws.
Equipment considerations: Standard event equipment; throwing technique and eligible devices remain governed by current rules.

Track and road racingWheelchair racing

T51T52T53T54

Racing-chair sport classes for athletes with eligible physical impairments.

Eligible impairment grouping: Limb deficiency, leg-length difference, impaired muscle power or passive range of movement
Commonly contested: Sprints, middle distance, distance and road racing.
Equipment considerations: A competition-compliant racing chair and helmet are used under applicable technical rules.

FieldSeated throws

F51F52F53F54F55F56F57

Seated-throwing sport classes for athletes with eligible physical impairments.

Eligible impairment grouping: Limb deficiency, leg-length difference, impaired muscle power or range of movement
Commonly contested: Club throw, shot put, discus and javelin where offered.
Equipment considerations: A rule-compliant throwing frame/chair, tie-downs and class/event-specific implements may apply.

Running, jumps and standing throwsLower limb — with prosthesis

T61T62T63T64F61F62F63F64

Standing classes for eligible lower-limb impairments where athletes compete with prosthesis/prostheses.

Eligible impairment grouping: Limb deficiency or leg-length difference
Commonly contested: Sprints, jumps and standing throws.
Equipment considerations: Competition prostheses and event equipment must comply with applicable technical rules.

TrackFrame running

T71T72

Frame-running classes for athletes with eligible coordination impairments.

Eligible impairment grouping: Hypertonia, ataxia or athetosis
Commonly contested: Frame-running track events offered by the competition.
Equipment considerations: A rule-compliant running frame is used; athletes may also have a seated-throwing class where applicable.

IMPORTED DATA COVERAGE

Classification and event combinations found in ATFUSA data

Event availability below comes from the imported 2026 standards and record books. ATFUSA community competition codes may extend beyond the current World Para Athletics class overview and are labeled as source-supported codes, not newly assigned sport classes.

F11WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F12WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F13WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F20WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F31WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin · Club · High toss · Kick · Med-ball · Precision

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F32WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin · Club · High toss · Kick · Med-ball · Precision

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F33WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F34WPA overview class

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F35WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F35AATFUSA source-supported code

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F36WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F37WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F38WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F40WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F41WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F42WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F43WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F44WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F45WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F46WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F47ATFUSA source-supported code

Long jump · High jump · Triple jump · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F51WPA overview class

High jump · Discus · Javelin · Club · Softball

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F52WPA overview class

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F53WPA overview class

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F54WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F55WPA overview class

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F56WPA overview class

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F57WPA overview class

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F61WPA overview class

Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F62WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F63WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F64WPA overview class

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F90ATFUSA source-supported code

High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

F91ATFUSA source-supported code

Long jump · High jump · Shot put · Discus · Javelin

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T10ATFUSA source-supported code

4 × 100m

Data availability: WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T10WATFUSA source-supported code

4 × 100m

Data availability: MenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T11WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · 10,000m · Marathon · Mile · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T12WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Marathon · Long jump · High jump · Triple jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T13WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · 10,000m · Long jump · High jump · Triple jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T20WPA overview class

100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Mile · 4 × 100m · Long jump · Triple jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T20-23ATFUSA source-supported code

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T20WATFUSA source-supported code

4 × 100m

Data availability: MenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T30ATFUSA source-supported code

4 × 100m · 800m medley

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T30WATFUSA source-supported code

4 × 100m

Data availability: MenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T31ATFUSA source-supported code

20m · 60m · 60m weave · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T32WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T33WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T34WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T35WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T35AATFUSA source-supported code

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T36WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · 10,000m · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T37WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T38WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T40WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m medley · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T41WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T42WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T43WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T44WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T45WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T46WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump · Triple jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T47WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T50ATFUSA source-supported code

800m medley

Data availability: MenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T51WPA overview class

60m · 60m weave · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · 10,000m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T52WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · 10,000m · Marathon

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T53WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Marathon

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T54WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Marathon

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T55ATFUSA source-supported code

1500m

Data availability: MenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T61WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · Long jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T62WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump · Triple jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T63WPA overview class

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T64WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m · Long jump · High jump

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T71WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T72WPA overview class

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T90ATFUSA source-supported code

60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T91ATFUSA source-supported code

20m · 60m · 100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 3000m · 5000m

Data availability: Men and WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete

T5354ATFUSA source-supported code

4 × 400m

Data availability: WomenSource checked 2026-07-29 · does not classify an athlete