wheelchair race
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wheelchair race
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Swiss great Marcel Hug cruised to a record-equalling eighth London Marathon victory in the elite men's wheelchair race, tying level with Great Britain's David Weir by winning for a fifth successive year.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
The race start-time is staggered, with the wheelchair race from 09:50 BST.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024
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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