| Athletics at the XIV Paralympic Games | |
|---|---|
.svg) Paralympic Athletics | |
| Venue | Olympic Stadium The Mall |
| Dates | 31 August – 9 September 2012 |
| Competitors | 1100 (740 men, 360 women) |
Athletics events at the2012 Summer Paralympics were held in theOlympic Stadium and inThe Mall in London, United Kingdom, from 31 August to 9 September 2012.[1] Five throwing events were staged for classF40, athletes with dwarfism.
Athletes were given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allowed athletes to compete against others with a similar level of function.
The athletics classifications are:
The class numbers were given prefixes of "T" and "F" for track and field events, respectively.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot put details | Raoua Tlili Tunisia | Meng Genjimisu China | Najat El Garaa Morocco |
| Discus throw details | Najat El Garaa Morocco | Raoua Tlili Tunisia | Meng Genjimisu China |
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