hurdler

Example Sentences

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Borquez is also a top hurdler and defending state champion JJ Harel of Notre Dame will be in the high jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

On the show, he gave his top five rugby players, starting with former Olympic hurdler Nigel Walker, who was a lightning quick winger for Wales and Cardiff after switching to rugby.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

As Charli xcx’s “360” played over the speakers, Nike trainers along with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and Olympic hurdler Anna Cockrell, hyped up the crowd as each corral took off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

The ex-Oregon football player is an elite hurdler but must qualify for Paris at the Olympic trials this summer.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

Curly heard a cry and watched in surprise as the policeman burst from the doorway of the latrine, leaping off the flatbed like an Olympic hurdler.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen