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sprinter

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspɹɪntɝ// UK //spɹˈɪntɐ// sprint·er

n. an athlete who runs very short distances at their fastest possible speed. You usually see them in races like the 100-meter dash.

n. an athlete who competes in short-distance races at maximum speed. Refers specifically to those participating in events such as the 100m, 200m, or 400m dash.


SIMPLE

The sprinter won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.

CONTEXTUAL

Every Olympic sprinter spends years perfecting their explosive start from the blocks to gain a fraction of a second.

COMPLEX

While a marathon runner relies on aerobic endurance, a sprinter depends on anaerobic power and the rapid recruitment of fast-twitch muscle fibers to maintain peak velocity over a short duration.

Etymology 1

From sprint + -er.

Etymology 2

Blend of spring + winter.

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