sprinter

Everyday

1. A sprinter is a runner who races over short distances very fast. tree →
2. Any animal or person who can run very fast for a short time can be called a sprinter. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and sports, sprinters run the 100 m, 200 m and relay races; they start from blocks and practise quick starts. In science, the cheetah is the fastest sprinter among land animals. In maths, sprinters' times are compared: lower time = faster.

Examples

• The sprinter crossed the line first. tree →
• Sprinters crouch in the starting blocks. tree →
• Our class's best sprinter runs the last part of the relay. tree →
• A cheetah is a great sprinter but tires quickly. tree →
• The sprinters waited for the starting gun. tree →
• She wants to be an Olympic sprinter. tree →
• The sprinter's time was 12.5 seconds. tree →

Note

Countable noun: sprint + -er. A sprinter runs short races; a long-distance runner runs far. In time tables of races, the smallest time is the winner.