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Athletics at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Men's 1500 metres
The Men's 1500m athletics events for the 2020 Summer Paralympics took place at the Tokyo National Stadium from August 28 to September 4, 2021. A total of 7 events were contested over this distance. Schedule
Medal summaryThe following is a summary of the medals awarded across all 1500 metres events.
ResultsThe following were the results of the finals only of each of the Men's 1500 metres events in each of the classifications. Further details of each event, including where appropriate heats and semi finals results, are available on that event's dedicated page. T11The T11 category is for athletes with a visual impairment. A T11 athlete may be entirely without sight, or be able to perceive light, but have no ability to see the shape of a hand at any distance. T11 athletes commonly run with guides. The final in this classification took place on 31 August, at 9:38:[2]
T13The T13 category is for athletes with a moderate visual impairment. Athletes in this category have a variety of visual impairments, but can typically recognize contours from a distance of 2 to 6 metres. Athletes in this category do not typically require a guide. The final in this classification took place on 31 August 2021, at 9:48:[3]
T20The T20 category is for athletes with intellectual impairment. T20 athletes have an IQ score of 75 or less. The final in this classification took place on 3 September 2021, at 10:13:[4]
T38The T38 category is for ambulant athletes with cerebral palsy. T38 athletes have the mildest form of impairment caused by cerebral palsy, often in only one limb, and not affecting the ability to run, walk or jump freely, although impairing performance. T38 athletes may suffer minor co-ordination difficulties. The final in this classification took place on 4 September 2021, at 19:15:[5]
T46The T46 category is for athletes who have a single above or below elbow amputation or similar disability, with normal function in both legs. The final in this classification took place on 28 August 2021, at 10:28:[6]
T52The T52 category is for wheelchair athletes with damage to spinal cord in the higher parts of the back, substantially impaired or no trunk function, and minimal or no leg function. Pushing power comes from elbow extensions, and appears close to normal except for use of modified gloves to compensate for grip. The final in this classification took place on 29 August 2021, at 20:42:[7]
T54The T54 category is for wheelchair athletes with no leg function, but near full arm function and reasonable to normal trunk function. Typically this may be caused by a lower spinal cord injury or spinal cord birth defect. The final in this classification took place on 31 August 2021, at 11:46:[8]
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