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Several disability classes that raced separately in the 2002 Winter Paralympics raced together at the 2006 Paralympics. Competitors are given a ''factored time'' based on their ''real time'' and the level of disability of the competitor. This resulted in a decrease in the number of medals on offer. Sydney Morning Herald : Aussie Paralympians expect fewer medals March 8, 2006. In Wheelchair Curling , athletes competed in mixed teams. The following events were participated by athletes of only one of the genders: ALPINE SKIING Downhill Slalom Giant Slalom Super-G BIATHLON 7.5km 10km 12.5km CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING 2.5km 5km 10km 15km 20km Relay ICE SLEDGE HOCKEY WHEELCHAIR CURLING REFERENCES SEE ALSO |
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