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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

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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

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

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

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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