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HANDICAP PERCENTAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Disabled Sports
DEF

A reduction off of the final time in order to compensate for a handicap or disability.

CONT

The athletes will start each heat according to a preset formula based on the times from the qualification round and the handicap percentages in the different categories, resulting in a staggered start depending on each skier's handicap percentage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Sports adaptés
DEF

Temps soustrait au temps final pour compenser un handicap ou une déficience.

CONT

Grâce à une formule établie qui tient compte des temps obtenus au cours de la ronde de qualification et du pourcentage de handicap dans les différentes catégories, les skieurs s'élancent à intervalles dans chaque série.

Spanish

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