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
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
Switzerland's Marcel Hug surged to victory in the men's wheelchair race at the London Marathon for the fourth year in a row.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 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
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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