British Paralympian Sam Ruddock reported missing in Las Vegas
British Paralympian Sam Ruddock has been reported missing in Las Vegas.
Ruddock, 35, was last heard from on April 16.
His friend Lucy Hatton, a former Team GB hurdler, said she had contacted the last hostel Ruddock had been staying at, who informed her he had not checked out or taken his belongings.
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Hatton confirmed on social media that police had been informed and were investigating. She said a timeline of Ruddock's whereabouts was being pieced together and appealed for anyone with further information to get into contact.
Hatton told the BBC Ruddock had travelled to Las Vegas on April 13 to watch a WrestleMania event.
Lincolnshire Police confirmed to The Athletic it has an active missing persons investigation for Ruddock.
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Ruddock, who has cerebral palsy, won gold in the C1 1,000m time trial at the 2023 World Para-Cycling Championships. He switched to track cycling in 2018, having previously been a track and field athlete.
He represented Paralympics GB in the shot put at Rio 2016, an event he won European silver in in 2016, and competed in the 100m and 200m at London 2012.
The Athletic has contacted Las Vegas Police and British Cycling for comment.
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