Paralympian

British

/ ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪən /

noun

a competitor in the Paralympics

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And in Iowa, a state representative and former Paralympian named Josh Turek is angling for an upset win against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson.

From Slate ● Sep. 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

In Rio in 2016, she was Britain's oldest Paralympian.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

Independent crossbench peer and former Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson told the BBC the bill was "badly written" and had significant gaps, with many of the amendments aimed at preventing coercion.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

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