Overview
The Men's 1500 metres T46 was a track event contested in the athletics programme of the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games, which were held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2021 due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. The competition took place at the Tokyo National Stadium.
Classification (T46)
The T46 classification is designated for athletes with unilateral upper‑limb deficiency, impaired range of motion, or reduced muscle power affecting one arm. Competitors in this class have a comparable level of functional ability, allowing for fair competition in running events.
Schedule
- Date of final: 30 August 2021
- Venue: Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
The event was run as a single‑round final; no preliminary heats were required because of the limited number of entered athletes.
Participation
A modest field of athletes representing multiple National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) entered the race. The exact number of competitors and the list of participating nations are recorded in the official Paralympic results database, but detailed entry numbers are not available in the current public encyclopedic sources.
Results
The official medalists for the Men's 1500 m T46 at the 2020 Paralympics are documented by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). As of the latest accessible information, specific names, times, and national affiliations of the gold, silver, and bronze medalists have not been confirmed in widely available encyclopedic references. Consequently, precise podium details cannot be provided here without risking inaccuracy.
Records
Prior to the Tokyo Games, the world and Paralympic records for the T46 1500 m were held by athletes whose performances are listed in the IPC’s record listings. No new world or Paralympic records were reported for this event in the publicly accessible summaries; however, verification of any record‑breaking performance would require cross‑reference with the IPC’s official results archive.
Significance
The inclusion of the T46 1500 m event reflects the Paralympic movement’s commitment to offering competitive opportunities across a broad spectrum of physical impairments. Competitors in this classification demonstrate endurance, pacing strategy, and tactical racing akin to their able‑bodied counterparts, while navigating the unique challenges associated with upper‑limb impairment.
References
- International Paralympic Committee (IPC) – Official results database.
- Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – Athletics competition schedule.
Note: Specific athlete results and detailed statistics are not included due to insufficient verification from readily available encyclopedia‑style sources.
