finisher
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɪnɪʃɝ// UK //fˈɪnɪʃɐ// fin·ish·er
n. a person who completes a race or a difficult task. You use this to describe someone who reaches the end, even if they do not win.
n. a competitor who successfully completes a race or sporting event. Often used to distinguish those who reach the finish line from those who drop out or fail to start.
Every finisher in the marathon received a medal.
The race was so difficult that only half of the participants were recorded as official finishers.
While the elite runners took the headlines, the crowd stayed to cheer for the final finisher who crossed the line just before sunset.
Usage
Commonly used in endurance sports like marathons, triathlons, or cycling races.