The men's 4 x 100 metres relay events at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships were held at the QEII Stadium on 24, 27 and 29 January
The Men's 4 x 100 metres relay, T11−13 was held on January 24 and 27
T11−13
T11 = visual impairment - range from no light perception, to light perception with the inability to recognise the shape of a hand.
T12 = recognise the shape of a hand, have a visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than 5 degrees.
T13 = visual acuity ranges from 2/60 to 6/60, and/or visual field of over 5 degrees and less than 20 degrees.
Qualification: First 4 fastest(q) advance to the final.
Key: q = qualification by overall place, DQ = Disqualified, R 163.3 = Leaving the lane, R 170.14 = Passing of the baton outside the take-over zone
The Men's 4 x 100 metres relay, T35−38 was held on January 27
T35−38
T35 = good at keeping balanced while still, problems in keeping balance while moving. A shift of centre of gravity may lead to loss of balance. May need assistive devices for walking, not when standing, may have sufficient lower extremity function to run.
T36 = walk without assistance or assistive devices, have more control problems with their upper than lower limbs. All four limbs are involved, dynamic balance is often better than static balance.
T37 = spasticity in an arm and leg on the same side, good functional ability on the non impaired side, better development, good arm and hand control, walk without assistance.
T38 = meet the minimum disability criteria for athletes with cerebral palsy, head injury or stroke. A limitation in function that impacts on sports performance.
Key: DQ = Disqualified, CR = Championship Record, AR = Area Record, R 170.14 = Passing of the baton outside the take-over zone
The Men's 4 x 100 metres relay, T42−46 was held on January 29
T42−46 = Athletes with amputations or equivalent impairments.
Key: DQ = Disqualified, CR = Championship Record