handcyclist
Crank-turning wheelchair athlete
A handcyclist is someone who rides a handcycle—a human-powered vehicle propelled by arm cranks rather than pedals.
Handcycles are used primarily by people with lower-body disabilities, both for recreation and competitive racing.
Handcyclists competed alongside wheelchair racers in the marathon.
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- independenceFreedom from external control
- accessibilityEase of approach
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- freedomAbsence of constraint
navigation · prosthesis · assistive · crutches · paralysis · autonomy · self-sufficiency · barrier-free
Arm-propelled tricycle
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- helmetProtective head covering
- spokesRods connecting hub to rim
recumbent · kneeler · gearing · lever · handlebar · harness · straps · frame
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
tenacity · fortitude · conditioning · training · cardio · mileage · pacing · hydration
One striving against others
- racerSpeed competition participant
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- contenderOne competing seriously
record-holder · triathlete · sprinter · marathoner · teammate · coach · professional · sportswoman
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- independenceFreedom from external control
- accessibilityEase of approach
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
freedom · navigation · prosthesis · assistive · crutches · paralysis · autonomy · self-sufficiency · barrier-free · amputation
handbike
Arm-propelled tricycle
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- helmetProtective head covering
spokes · recumbent · kneeler · gearing · lever · handlebar · harness · straps · frame · tires
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
resilience · tenacity · fortitude · conditioning · training · cardio · mileage · pacing · hydration · nutrition
competitor
One striving against others
- racerSpeed competition participant
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- medalistCompetition award recipient
contender · record-holder · triathlete · sprinter · marathoner · teammate · coach · professional · sportswoman · sportsman
velodrome
Banked oval cycling arena
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- criteriumMulti-lap cycling race
medal · qualifying · drafting · sprint · climb · descent · course · pursuit · relay
- Paralympianspara-athlete, sit-skier, wheelchair racer, blind runner, monoskier