wheelchair race
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wheelchair race
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Weir won the men's wheelchair race for a record fourth time, while Rainbow-Cooper won the women's wheelchair race in 54.31.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
Great Britain's Mel Nicholls won the women's wheelchair race in 1:05.24, with Rita Curuccu, of Italy, second in 1:22.22.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
In the men's wheelchair race, Britain's Johnboy Smith won in 48:59, with compatriot Sean Frame finishing close behind in 49:39.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024
He’s the most decorated champion in the wheelchair race at the event, breaking a tie with Tatyana McFadden and Kurt Fearnley for most wins in the division in event history.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023
About an hour earlier, Marcel Hug won the men’s wheelchair race, finishing a few seconds short of his own course record by finishing in 1:25:29.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023
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