para-athlete
noun
Often, Para-athlete. an athlete with a disability who competes in the Paralympic Games.
para-athletes
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pluralof para-athlete.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The big moment for Ukraine came at midday, when a collective of 27 athletes and para-athletes from each EU country took the torch and joined the relay in celebration of Europe Day on May 9.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
Although an appeal against the suspension of the committees was upheld this year, Russian and Belarusian para-athletes remained banned from competitions until Friday.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023
Olympic organizers say the host city will “provide the best possible conditions for para-athletes and visitors with disabilities.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
A few months after his amputation, Carson started to reach out to other para-athletes on social media — most notably getting advice from Paralympic snowboarder Noah Elliott and Paralympic track-and-field athlete Ezra Frech.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
Love and Williams have long felt it's important to use their platforms to encourage inclusivity in sport, both as para-athletes and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2022
