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wheelchair race

American  
[weel-chair reys, hweel-] / ˈwilˌtʃɛər ˌreɪs, ˈʰwil- /

noun

  1. a race involving contestants using wheelchairs.


Etymology

Origin of wheelchair race

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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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

Record eight-time winner David Weir returns for his 26th consecutive appearance in the men's wheelchair race.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

The race start-time is staggered, with the wheelchair race from 09:50 BST.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 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

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

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