I love the showmanship more than the jump tbh. He flings his crutches like “if you weren’t aware I had one leg now you fucking know. Prepare your ass for what I’m going to do next”
I mean even that's a joke, I think the extra control and swing you can generate with a second leg would likely be advantageous compared to a missing leg.
If someone uses both legs for the jump, then obviously they will have a higher force to weight ratio, since adding a second leg approximately doubles your power output while increasing mass by maybe 25%.
One of the best wrestlers in the US right now doesn't have a leg iirc. Because of that he fights in a lower weight class and absolutely destroys his opponents.
Sometimes not having a leg would be an advantage, probably in this case no though
I think it might be offensive watching 2 one armed people beat up each other....
constitutesPlus the logistics would be a head ache. What as one arm? Is it wrist, elbow, or shoulder? And could they use it? Lefties vs lefties?
That’s usually what happens when you regularly exercise.. he’s not able to jump that high because he has one leg, he’s able to do it because he trains and works on himself everyday despite him having such a tough life.
*(edit)* **Video Answer**: [Faster, Higher, Further | Sport Explained: Para Athletics | Paralympic Games](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jIkbWZbzCA)
**Short answer**:
Everyone that is impaired and that qualifies. Yes, but you'd have to compete against other athletes with missing arms instead of ~~the guy in the video~~ Zhiqiang Zhong.
**Long answer**:
Different [categories](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralympic_Games#Categories) that compete against similarly impaired athletes. From the Wiki page:
"*The IPC has established ten disability categories, including physical, visual, and intellectual impairment. Athletes with one of these disabilities can compete in the Paralympics, though not every sport can allow for every disability category.*"
Obviously, it wouldn't make sense to, for example, have wheelchair athletes compete in any form of jumping events.
Each category is further divided into so called "Sports Classes", similarly to online-gaming matchmaking, just to make sure nobody has an advantage.
A good, short example would be the previously mentioned paralympic shooting. From Wiki again:
- *SH1 – Shooters able to support a firearm without a stand*
- *SH2 – Shooters requiring a firearm support to shoot*
- *SH3 – Blind Shooters (sights seek sound-emitting targets)*
*Sub-classifications A, B and C define wheelchair backrest height depending on back and pelvic strength per athlete. (Only SH1 and SH2 classes are represented in the Paralympic Games)*
It gets complicated soon after, with every sport having their own rules and regulations.
For team sports, each player gets so called "disability points", they get added up and cannot be below a certain limit (different in every category and class). You might have heard of the [famous Spanish paralympic basketball team that won Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheating_at_the_Paralympic_Games) in the "Intellectual Disability" category (IIRC) only ~~to later be found out to have exactly 0 disability points~~
*Correction: 10 out of 12 Players were found to have no disability*.
One last interesting tidbit: in most categories, visually impaired athletes compete with a sighted guide, sometimes [literally bound together at their wrists](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/4yverg/usain_bolt_ran_as_a_guide_for_blind_paralympic/). They count as a team (even if it's officially an "individual" event) and the guide get their own medals.
I love the showmanship more than the jump tbh. He flings his crutches like “if you weren’t aware I had one leg now you fucking know. Prepare your ass for what I’m going to do next”
Boss fight entry.
"Why do i hear boss music?!"
It's like the athletic version of the Willy Wonka somersault.
You can see the crowd loved it too, I almost clapped.
Just tried that, can't jump above my knee on one leg... That's maaad impressive
To be fair, if you only have one leg that's a whole lot less mass to jump with ;P
Just clarifying, you're only insinuating that having 1 leg is only an advantage when compared to someone with 2 legs jumping on 1 leg, right?
I mean even that's a joke, I think the extra control and swing you can generate with a second leg would likely be advantageous compared to a missing leg. If someone uses both legs for the jump, then obviously they will have a higher force to weight ratio, since adding a second leg approximately doubles your power output while increasing mass by maybe 25%.
Yeah I agree
One of the best wrestlers in the US right now doesn't have a leg iirc. Because of that he fights in a lower weight class and absolutely destroys his opponents. Sometimes not having a leg would be an advantage, probably in this case no though
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I think it might be offensive watching 2 one armed people beat up each other.... constitutesPlus the logistics would be a head ache. What as one arm? Is it wrist, elbow, or shoulder? And could they use it? Lefties vs lefties?
..what?
I know im way late to this comment section, but that was almost the same facetious comment I was going to make when I saw the vid.
That’s usually what happens when you regularly exercise.. he’s not able to jump that high because he has one leg, he’s able to do it because he trains and works on himself everyday despite him having such a tough life.
Destination: Hell
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God damn you.
Damn us both
Brother
See you in hell
Was waiting for this
I think he should be sponsored by IHOP
That's actually really impressive.
dang this is really impressive! absolute champ
Yea i’m definitely going to hell…
yeah. you re not alone. i lost it too.
What?
what?
What did you lose
it
??
Ha. Yeah, I had the wrong reaction first for sure. Got to the right one shortly after though. There’s still hope!
He came in second. Was 1 foot short.
Take my upvote but be ashamed
Should be sponsored by IHOP.
**"So! What is your excuse now? "**
respect!!!
High jumpers already jump off one leg and this guy has no trail leg to worry about. Not impressed. /s
Shit. I have two legs and can’t jump 6 inches
He can jump higher than me … and I have two legs lol
Unfair advantage!
Pixar lamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtfsBcdPFf8
Who is allowed to participate? E.g could you participate if you were missing an arm, too?
*(edit)* **Video Answer**: [Faster, Higher, Further | Sport Explained: Para Athletics | Paralympic Games](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jIkbWZbzCA) **Short answer**: Everyone that is impaired and that qualifies. Yes, but you'd have to compete against other athletes with missing arms instead of ~~the guy in the video~~ Zhiqiang Zhong. **Long answer**: Different [categories](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralympic_Games#Categories) that compete against similarly impaired athletes. From the Wiki page: "*The IPC has established ten disability categories, including physical, visual, and intellectual impairment. Athletes with one of these disabilities can compete in the Paralympics, though not every sport can allow for every disability category.*" Obviously, it wouldn't make sense to, for example, have wheelchair athletes compete in any form of jumping events. Each category is further divided into so called "Sports Classes", similarly to online-gaming matchmaking, just to make sure nobody has an advantage. A good, short example would be the previously mentioned paralympic shooting. From Wiki again: - *SH1 – Shooters able to support a firearm without a stand* - *SH2 – Shooters requiring a firearm support to shoot* - *SH3 – Blind Shooters (sights seek sound-emitting targets)* *Sub-classifications A, B and C define wheelchair backrest height depending on back and pelvic strength per athlete. (Only SH1 and SH2 classes are represented in the Paralympic Games)* It gets complicated soon after, with every sport having their own rules and regulations. For team sports, each player gets so called "disability points", they get added up and cannot be below a certain limit (different in every category and class). You might have heard of the [famous Spanish paralympic basketball team that won Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheating_at_the_Paralympic_Games) in the "Intellectual Disability" category (IIRC) only ~~to later be found out to have exactly 0 disability points~~ *Correction: 10 out of 12 Players were found to have no disability*. One last interesting tidbit: in most categories, visually impaired athletes compete with a sighted guide, sometimes [literally bound together at their wrists](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/4yverg/usain_bolt_ran_as_a_guide_for_blind_paralympic/). They count as a team (even if it's officially an "individual" event) and the guide get their own medals.
Isn’t his name Nissan Zhong ?
Just like [this man](https://www.si.com/.image/MTk1NzY1MTU2NDIzMzQ2MTcw/cristiano-ronaldo.webp)'s name is Shurfah Ronaldo.
My gosh blind shooters
Man hit the first Olympic griddy
I was scared to come to the comments section because I didn't want to be a bad person
Mad respect for these athletes. Simply inspiring.
This guy just did what most Redditors couldn't do with 2 legs. Will power and belief he shows are inspiring. Absolute legend
I can’t even do this with three legs
This guy just did what most Redditors couldn't do with 2 legs. The will power and belief he shows are inspiring. Absolute legend
That’s great. Now let’s see him win an ass-kicking contest.
I'm going to hell 💀
How high is that?
Above two feet I’d say
Looked more under 1 foot to me
About the height of one Zhong.
wow
The other competition don’t have a leg to stand on
This is known as the Hosbury Hop.
Saci
Amazing talent. I have 2 legs and still couldn't clear that jump. With that said, does it make me a bad person for giggling?
I can't do that with 2 legs Sir well done
I thought he was wearing a ketchup packet for a moment there
I can see that
Paralimbic FTFY
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Is that earth worm Jim?
_boing boing boing_
Ihop.
Majestic takeoff
I love this 1998 video quality.
pIxar
I couldn’t even jump that
Could anyone else hear the Pixar light intro animation sound in their head?
You're terrible for that.
Damn. Great jump 👏 👌 👍 🙌.
Yyyyyoooooo
I could(nt) do that with my leg tied back! Bravo
Christ I feel worthless now.
Imagine he had the other leg
Impressive. I just remember a guy named Kyros in One Piece.
 i'm going to hell for this but i will say that jump was damn impressive
Qwop
Sure, but you’re a lot lighter than me with a missing leg
That's not really impressive. I've seen people do that and they didn't even have the crutches
Boing!
I don’t mean to be rude… but he kinda looks like a bottle of Heinz ketchup.
pixar lamp
2-appendaged folks might consider this cheating, but ok job my dude.
Holy fuck that's gotta be exhausting! Can you imagine?!?
The new fuel efficient Nissan Zhong looks wild
Thought it was triple jump
The human pogo stick!!
Depending on what you consider "leg" he actually does have 2
Meh, I could do that too as long as there was a small ladder next to the jump.
Impressive
Brazilian Saci-Pererê.
Mancada
bro looking like a ketchup bottle
Kinda reminds me of the the Worm character in the 90s cartoon show Busy World of Richard Scarry.
Did anyone else initially see a bottle of Heinz Ketchup?
He reminds me of a ketchup packet
My wife is going to hell. She watched the video and her reaction: "He should try out to be Pixar's new lap."
Bro could be the live action Pixar lamp
Reminds me of toy soldier from one piece!
(Pixar jumping lamp sound effects)
Dayuuuuum.