Definition

Noun: A sprinter is an athlete who specializes in running short distances at maximum speed. The term specifically refers to a person who competes in sprinting events, such as the 100-meter or 200-meter dash.

Usage

The word "sprinter" is used to identify a person based on their athletic specialty. It is a countable noun.

Examples: * The world's fastest sprinter broke the 100-meter record. * She trained for years to become an Olympic sprinter. * The sprinters lined up at the starting blocks.

Advanced Usage

• "A natural sprinter": This phrase describes someone with an innate talent for running fast over short distances, often due to their muscle fiber composition.
  • With his explosive starts, he was always a natural sprinter.
• In a metaphorical or business context, "sprinter" can describe a person or entity that achieves results very quickly but may not have endurance for long-term projects.
  • The company is a sprinter in innovation, launching products rapidly but sometimes struggling with long-term support.

Variants and Related Words

• Sprint (verb): To run at top speed, especially for a short distance.
  • He had to sprint to catch the bus.
• Sprinting (noun/gerund): The action or sport of running sprints.
  • Her training focuses on sprinting and agility.

Synonyms

• Dash runner: A runner in a short, fast race. (Less common)
• Short-distance runner: A descriptive phrase with the same meaning.

Antonyms

• Long-distance runner: A runner who specializes in races over long distances, such as the marathon.
• Marathoner: A runner who competes in marathons.

Noun

1. someone who runs a short distance at top speed