track runner

Oval circuit competitor

A track runner is an athlete who competes in running events on an oval track, typically 400 meters around.

The term distinguishes from cross-country runners or road racers: She was a track runner in college, specializing in the 800 meters.

Track runners compete in sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance events.

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running discipline

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Runner of extreme distances

marathoner · cross-country runner · distance runner · orienteer · endurance athlete

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Habitual sedentary TV watcher

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athletic discipline

track runnerswimmer

One who moves through water

weightlifter · powerlifter · cyclist · shot putter · rower

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