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Paralympic Athlete Sam Ruddock Goes Missing in the Heart of Las Vegas

American athlete Sam Ruddock, 35, participating in cycling and shotput competitions, touched down in the U.S. on April 13. His intended destination was WrestleMania in Vegas, but he has gone missing since April 16.

Paralympic Athlete Sam Ruddock Goes Missing in the Heart of Las Vegas

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Looks like a Paralympian named Sam Ruddock from Rugby, Warwickshire, has vanished in Sin City! This athletic chap competes in cycling, shotput, and sprinting events, earning medals for Great Britain in the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games.

The whole shebang started when Sam touched down in Las Vegas on April 13, with plans to catch some WrestleMania action. His pal, Lucy Earl, confirmed that he had stayed with her the eve before he departed—and she believes he arrived safely in the Nevada city. However, since April 16, there's been radio silence from Sam, despite his usual social media presence.

So, what gives? Well, things got slightly fishy when Sam wasn't seen or heard from for days on end. That's quite unusual for this big personality, prompting friends and family to take note. Sam's mates even suggested that his behavior of late seemed a bit off the mark [1][2].

Authorities in both the U.S. and U.K. have been on the case, grinding the gears of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Lincolnshire Police. British Cycling has joined the hunt too, urging anyone with info about Sam's whereabouts to give the local authorities a call pronto [2].

Now, here's some exciting news! Update: After more than a week, our missing friend Sam has been found alive! Unfortunately, the juicy details about how his disappearance unfolded and how he was found aren't public knowledge just yet [1][2].

Stay tuned for more on this developing story from our website, where you can find stories about crossbow suspects in 'critical condition', grieving fathers being charged with their kids' demise, and rambunctious protesters targeting the London Marathon. Don't forget to check back for updates on Sam's situation!

References:[1] BBC News. (2025). British Paralympian Sam Ruddock found alive after going missing in Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/61454405[2] The Guardian. (2025). Missing British Paralympian Sam Ruddock found alive in Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/27/missing-british-paralympian-sam-ruddock-found-alive-in-las-vegas

  1. Sam Ruddock, the Paralympian from Warwickshire who vanished in Las Vegas, has been found alive after a week of searching.
  2. Despite the mystery surrounding his disappearance, it seems that Sam was not involved in any crossbow incidents or crimes in Vegas.
  3. Soon, sports enthusiasts will be eagerly awaiting the story of Sam Ruddock's disappearance and his safe return in the midst of the Sin City chaos, adding another unique chapter to his extraordinary sports career.
U.S. Visit of Athlete Sam Ruddock, 35, Ends in Mystery: Cyclist and Shotput Competitor Last Spotted on April 16 After Arriving on April 13 and Being Scheduled to Attend WrestleMania in Vegas.
Cyclist and shotput competitor, Sam Ruddock (age 35), entered the U.S. on 13th April, aiming to attend WrestleMania in Vegas. However, no sign of him has been observed since 16th April.

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