noun
- athletes who compete in short-distance races at high speed
Examples
- The sprinters lined up at the starting blocks for the 100-meter dash.
- Olympic sprinters can reach speeds of over 25 miles per hour.
- The coach trained the sprinters to improve their acceleration.
- Three sprinters from our school qualified for the state championship.
- Professional sprinters focus on explosive power and quick starts.
- The sprinters practiced their handoffs for the relay race.