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sprinters

 

[ ˈsprɪntərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

athletics

Sprinters are athletes who specialize in short distance running, typically races of 100m, 200m, or 400m. They are known for their explosive speed and power, often reaching top speeds of over 20 miles per hour.

Synonyms

sprint athletes, sprint racers

Examples of usage

  • Sprinters train extensively to improve their acceleration and technique.
  • Usain Bolt is one of the most famous sprinters in history.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprinters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 velocistas

🇮🇳 स्प्रिंटर्स

🇩🇪 Sprinter

🇮🇩 pelari cepat

🇺🇦 спринтери

🇵🇱 sprinterzy

🇯🇵 スプリンター

🇫🇷 sprinteurs

🇪🇸 velocistas

🇹🇷 sprintçiler

🇰🇷 단거리 선수

🇸🇦 عداؤون

🇨🇿 sprinteři

🇸🇰 šprintéri

🇨🇳 短跑运动员

🇸🇮 šprinterji

🇮🇸 spretthlauparar

🇰🇿 спринтерлер

🇬🇪 სპრინტერები

🇦🇿 sprintlər

🇲🇽 velocistas

Word origin

The term 'sprinter' originated in the world of athletics to describe athletes who excel in short distance races. Sprinting has been a fundamental part of human competition for centuries, dating back to ancient Olympic Games. Over time, sprinters have become iconic figures in sports, celebrated for their speed, power, and agility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,756, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.