Sprinter

usgb/ˈsprɪntər/
noun

A person who runs short distances very fast, usually in races.

Usain Bolt is an accomplished sprinter who won many gold medals in the Olympics.
Visual representation of "sprinter" - A person who runs short distances very fast, usually in races.

Often appears as...

  • olympic sprinter
  • professional sprinter
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Track Events

Sprinters usually compete in track and field events focused on speed.

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During the track meet, the fastest sprinters raced in the 100-meter dash.
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Short Distances

Sprinters run for short bursts of speed, unlike marathon runners who run long distances.

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She trained as a sprinter, focusing on the 200-meter event.
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Intense Training

Becoming a sprinter requires rigorous and specialized training for explosiveness and speed.

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The sprinter's workout regime included a lot of sprints and strength exercises.
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