British Paralympian missing in Las Vegas

A British Paralympian has been reported missing in Las Vegas, having not been seen for more than a week.

Sam Ruddock, 35, who competes in cycling and shotput events, arrived in the US on 13 April and was planning to attend Vegas’s WrestleMania, his friend Lucy Earl said.

He stayed with her the night before he left – and is believed to have landed in the Nevada city – but has not been heard from since 16 April.

“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 competed for Great Britain in the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games and has cerebral palsy.

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The 35-year-old, from Warwickshire, has been reported missing to police in the US and in Lincolnshire.

A British Cycling spokesperson said: “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 April 16 2025, while visiting Las Vegas, USA.

“We urge anyone who has been in contact with Sam since April 16 or may have any information of his whereabouts to contact their local police department as soon as possible.”

A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it is assisting the family of a British man reported missing in Las Vegas.