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| Oksana Masters & Rob Jones of the USA in the mixed sculls (TA 2x)
final at the Paralympics, London 2012. The rowers are fixed to the seat.
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Adaptive rowing is a special category of races for those with
physical disabilities. Under FISA rules there are 5 boat classes for
adaptive rowers; mixed (2 men and 2 women plus cox) LTA (Legs, Trunk,
Arms), mixed intellectual disability (2 men and 2 women plus cox) LTA
(Legs, Trunk, Arms), mixed (1 man and 1 woman) TA (Trunk and Arms), and
men's and women's AS (Arms and Shoulders). Events are held at the World
Rowing Championships and were also held at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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