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Paralympian

British  
/ ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪən /

noun

  1. a competitor in the Paralympics

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In the women's visually impaired event, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide Katie Guest finished ninth.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a four-day event celebrating “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” this summer in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He later extended the invitation to “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” for the “She’s Got Game Weekend” from July 16-19.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Crossbencher Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, a Paralympian and opponent of the plans, told BBC Breakfast she hoped more safeguards could be introduced in the coming months.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

The former Paralympian said she would put forward amendments to make it "as tight as possible" and prevent coercion.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025