Countries have been focusing on finding more sophisticated technologies to gain an edge in the sport of cycling at the Paralympics. Director of U.S. Paralympics Cycling Ian Lawless has been overseeing a shift in the sport for the American team. He says 'the focus is about how we can actually work to gain a competitive advantage.” One of the U.S.
Elouan Gardon of the U.S. competes in the men’s C4-5 road race during the 2024 Paralympics, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Clichy-sous-Bois, France. Great Britain’s Sophie Unwin and her pilot Jenny Holl celebrate after winning the Women’s B Road Race during the 2024 Paralympics, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Clichy-sous-Bois, France. Great Britain’s Sophie Unwin, right, and her pilot Jenny Holl pose with their gold medals after winning the Women’s B Road Race during the 2024 Paralympics, Friday, Sept.
To gain an edge on the track, countries have been focusing on finding more sophisticated technologies. Ian Lawless, the director of U.S. Paralympics Cycling, has been overseeing a shift in the sport for the American team. American multisport star Oksana Masters, who is a double-leg amputee, competes in a handcycling class for the United States. She echoed the uniqueness of her category after claiming her ninth Paralympic gold, this time in the H5 road race.
Innovation in the off-season is one thing, but it is another to put those innovations into action against the rest of the field such as powerhouse Britain, which has won the most overall cycling medals in each of the past four Paralympics.
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