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.
The sprinter won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Every Olympic sprinter spends years perfecting their explosive start from the blocks to gain a fraction of a second.
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.
From sprint + -er.
Blend of spring + winter.