anchor leg
Final relay segment
The anchor leg is the final segment of a relay race, typically assigned to the team's fastest or most reliable competitor.
The anchor runner receives the baton last and carries it to the finish line: She ran the anchor leg and brought the team from behind to win.
The term extends to any concluding segment where a strong finisher is crucial.
- relay raceSequential team sprint
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- track and fieldCompetitive stadium sports
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- finalLast and decisive
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- track and fieldtrack and field, sprinters, sprinter, sprinting, sprint
- Race/Competition Termssprinter, marathoner, champion, winner, runner-up
- relaysrelay, relay race, relay team, baton, baton pass
- racersracer, race car driver, runner, driver, cyclist
- Runnerssprinters, distance runner, long distance runner, elite runner, track runner
- Sprintingsprint, dash, 100 meters, 200 meters, 100 meter dash