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Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Men's marathon T12

Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Men's marathon T12

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The Men's Marathon T12 was held on September 17 at 7:30.

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

For the first time, there was no separate marathon held for athletes categorised T11 (totally blind). T11 athletes competed in the T12 marathon, against athletes with severe visual impairment (T12). The fastest finisher among the T11 competitors was Andrea Cionna of Italy, who set a new Paralympic record for his category, but finished in seventh place, six minutes behind gold medallist Qi Shun, who set a new T12 marathon world record.[1]

Medalists

GoldQi Shun
 China
SilverElkin Serna
 Colombia
BronzeIldar Pomykalov
 Russia

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References

  1. [1]
    "Medallists by Event: Athletics: Men's Marathon", International Paralympic Committee
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