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
Great Britain's Jade Hall won the women's wheelchair race by over eight minutes.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024
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
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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