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Search Intensifies for Missing British Paralympian in Las Vegas

Sam Ruddock, a two-time para-cycling world champion, vanished on April 16 after traveling alone to attend a wrestling event, prompting a multi-agency investigation.

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Sam Ruddock, who disappeared almost two weeks ago, has competed for Great Britain since 2012

Overview

  • Sam Ruddock, 35, was last heard from on April 16 during a solo trip to Las Vegas, where he planned to attend a wrestling event but reportedly never arrived.
  • Ruddock's belongings remain untouched in his hotel room, and he did not check out or board a return flight to the UK, according to police and Interpol reports.
  • Family and friends describe his disappearance as highly out of character, citing his daily social media activity, which abruptly ceased on April 16.
  • Las Vegas Police, Lincolnshire Police, British Cycling, and Interpol are collaborating on a missing persons investigation and urging the public to provide any information.
  • Ruddock, a celebrated Paralympian with cerebral palsy, has won consecutive C1 1000m time trial world titles in 2022 and 2023 and is a father with a growing family.