wheelchair racing
Seated track competition
Wheelchair racing is competitive athletics using specially designed lightweight wheelchairs, typically with cambered wheels and a low, aerodynamic frame.
Athletes propel themselves by pushing the wheel rims, competing in sprints, marathons, and track events.
Paralympic wheelchair racing has elevated the sport's profile: She set a world record in wheelchair racing at the London Games.
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- adaptive sportsAthletics modified for disabilities
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- para-athleticsSporting events for disabilities
classification systems · road running · handcycling · finish line · personal best · world record · medal podium · Paralympic Games · time trials · biomechanics · adaptive equipment · sprint events · starting blocks · carbon fiber · drafting · athletic prowess · competitive spirit · sportsmanship
- human-powered transportcycling, biking, walking, running, skateboarding
- para athleticsclassification system, blade runners, assistive devices
wheelchair racingrunning
Swift foot travel
sprinting · marathon running · distance running · race walking · walking
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