wheelchair race
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wheelchair race
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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The elite wheelchair race begins at 10:20 BST, followed by elite women at 10:25, the visually impaired race at 10:27 and elite men and masses at 10:50.
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
Catherine Debrunner, also of Switzerland, dominated the women's wheelchair race to win in 1:38:54.
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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