wheelchair race
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wheelchair race
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Fellow Briton Sean Frame took control of the men's wheelchair race early on and claimed victory in 49:24 as he added to his win in 2021.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
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
Participants must complete the marathon run, wheelchair race or team relay within six hours and the eight-mile walk event within two hours and 30 minutes.
From BBC • May 5, 2024
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
Daniel Romanchuk and Aaron Pike qualified for the 2024 Paris Games by finishing as the top Americans in the men’s wheelchair race.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023
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