Sighted guide

Visually impaired or blind athletes often have to rely in the conduct of their sport to escort runners. The accompanying runner leads the disabled athletes on the competition course. Of particular importance is the accompanying runners in cross-country skiing and biathlon. Here he directs through detailed announcements visually impaired athletes through the track. Instructions will be mostly with the help of Uhrzeigersystems. Thus, a sharp right turn is equivalent to specifying the "three clock ".