racing wheelchair
Competitive mobility device
A racing wheelchair is a lightweight, aerodynamic wheelchair designed for competitive track events and road races.
Unlike standard wheelchairs, racing models sit low to the ground with angled wheels, a long frame, and a single front caster for stability at high speeds.
Athletes propel themselves by striking the push rims with gloved hands: She crossed the marathon finish line in her racing wheelchair.
- Paralympic GamesMulti-sport event for athletes with disabilities
- handcycleArm-powered wheeled transport
- athleteSports competitor
- speedRate of motion
- trackPath or monitored route
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- adaptive sportsadaptive sports, adaptive skiing, disability sports, parasports, inclusive sports
- wheelchairs
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Human-powered wheeled mobility device
standing wheelchair · power wheelchair · motorized wheelchair · beach wheelchair
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