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Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's 1500 metres T13

Men's 1500 metres T13
at the XIV Paralympic Games
Venue London Olympic Stadium
Dates 2 to 4 September
Competitors 22 from 14 nations
Winning time 3:48.31
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Abderrahim Zhiou  Tunisia
2nd, silver medalist(s) David Korir  Kenya
3rd, bronze medalist(s) David Devine  Great Britain
1st, gold medalist(s) Abderrahim Zhiou  Tunisia
2nd, silver medalist(s) David Korir  Kenya
3rd, bronze medalist(s) David Devine  Great Britain

The Men's 1500 metres T13 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 2 to 4 September.

The T13 category is for athletes with a moderate visual impairment. Athletes in this category have a variety of visual impairments, but can typically recognize contours from a distance of 2 to 6 metres. Athletes in this category do not typically require a guide.

Prior to the competition, the existing World and Paralympic records were as follows:

Competed 2 September 2012 from 12:51. Qual. rule: first 4 in each heat (Q) plus the 4 fastest other times (q) qualified.

Competed 4 September 2012 at 19:16.

Q = qualified by place. q = qualified by time. WR = World Record. PR = Paralympic Record. RR = Regional Record. PB = Personal Best. SB = Seasonal Best.


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