Sam Ruddock, British Paralympian, reported missing in Las Vegas after WrestleMania
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British Paralympian Sam Ruddock has been reported missing in Las Vegas after not being seen for more than a week, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Ruddock, 35, who competes internationally in cycling and shotput events and has cerebral palsy, arrived in the United States on 13 April.
Ruddock, a huge WWE fan, was planning to attend WWE WrestleMania 41 during his stay in Las Vegas, according to a friend, Lucy Earl.
Earl said Ruddock was last heard from on 16 April and that concern grew quickly due to his normally active presence on social media.
"He flew on the 13th, I've got confirmation that he landed, I absolutely know Sam was in Vegas. The concerning part is he went silent from the 16th, and because he is such a big presence on social media people were quite fast to notice," she said.
Ruddock, from Warwickshire, competed for Great Britain at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games. Most recently, he participated at the 2023 Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.
The 35-year-old has been reported missing to police forces both in the United States and Lincolnshire, UK.
British Cycling issued a statement urging anyone with information about Ruddock's whereabouts to contact police immediately.
"British Cycling understands that para-cyclist Sam Ruddock was reported missing to UK and US police and Interpol after not being heard from since Wednesday 16 April 2025 while visiting Las Vegas, USA. We urge anyone who has been in contact with Sam or may have any information to contact their local police department as soon as possible," a spokesperson said.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed that it is assisting the family of the missing British national.
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