wheelchair race

[weel-chair reys, hweel-]

noun

1. a race involving contestants using wheelchairs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wheelchair race¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Fellow Briton Sean Frame took control of the men's wheelchair race early on and claimed victory in 49:24 as he added to his win in 2021.

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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.

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Weir won the men's wheelchair race for a record fourth time, while Rainbow-Cooper won the women's wheelchair race in 54.31.

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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.

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

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