What happened trenten Merrill?

What happened trenten Merrill?

Trenten Merrill (born May 18, 1990) is an American Paralympic athlete who specializes in long jump. He represented the United States at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics. Merrill’s right foot was amputated after a dirt bike accident….Trenten Merrill.

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Event(s) long jump

What is the Paralympic long jump record?

7.60m
Abdul Latif Romly breaks own world record for the third time today in the men’s long jump T20 with a jump of 7.60m. The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were held from 7-18 September 2016.

Is there Paralympic high jump?

The high jump was first contested in the 1976 Summer Paralympics for men and women. However, the women’s high jump is now discontinued with the last event being held in the 2000 Summer Paralympics.

What is Roderick Townsend disability?

Roderick Townsend-Roberts sustained permanent nerve damage to his right arm and shoulder at birth. His parents are Jason and Mary Holloway….Roderick Townsend-Roberts.

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Disability class T46/47/F46/47
Event(s) Sprint, long jump, high jump, triple jump

How do blind Paralympians run?

Blind sprinters run side-by-side in a double lane and are bound together by a tether, with the guide helping direct the athlete down the track and letting them know when they hit the finish line.

How did Trenton Merrill lose his leg?

At the age of 14, Merrill was biking with a friend, when a car suddenly collided with them. The car crushed Merrill’s foot, but he didn’t think much of it at the time. “I honestly thought that I had just broken my foot,” Merrill said.

Can a deaf person compete in the Paralympics?

There are deaf athletes who have competed in the Olympics and Paralympics at London 2012, but they’re few and far between. Another separate disability is required for them to compete in the Paralympics because, remarkably, there is no category for deaf athletes.

What is the 100m Paralympic record?

100 m

Class Record Athlete
T11 10.82 (+1.2 m/s) Athanasios Ghavelas
T12 10.43 (+0.2 m/s) Salum Ageze Kashafali
T13 10.46 (+0.6 m/s) Jason Smyth
T20 10.85 Jose Exposito

Who are the world’s premier Paralympians?

Germany’s Blade Jumper Markus Rehm burnished his status as one of the world’s premier Paralympians with a third successive long jump gold. The world record holder soared to a handsome victory in the men’s T64 final on Wednesday, his best jump of 8.18m nearly 0.8m clear of his nearest rival at the Olympic Stadium.

What are the athletics events in the Paralympics?

The athletics events on the Paralympic programme include: Track events: sprint (100m, 200m, 400m); middle distance (800m, 1500m); long distance (5,000m) and universal relay (4x100m) Field events: high jump, long jump, discus, shot put, javelin, club throw

How has technology changed in the Paralympics?

Innovation is at the heart of the Tokyo 2020 Games, and particularly so for the Paralympics. Technological changes have had an impact on Para sports over the years and how they are played. It can be “low-tech” or highly advanced. Assistive technology has also become more specialised; with tailored equipment for individual athletes and uses.

Why are there wheelchairs in the PGA Tour?

The wheelchairs have a backrest and extra caster wheels at the rear to allow players to move freely and twist or lean backwards without tipping over. It means they can return a smash and keep rallies going as they compete to drive home the winning shot.

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