marathon runner

Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Switch to new thesaurus

Noun

marathon runner - someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)

long-distance runner, marathoner, road runner

runner - a trained athlete who competes in foot races

Translations

marathon runner

n → maratoneta m/f

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

A seasoned marathon runner took part in memory of his daughter Zoe.

Pete in tribute to daughter Zoe

Pfitzinger, a coach and marathon runner, and Douglas, an author, offer a guide for advanced marathon runners.

Advanced Marathoning, 3rd Edition

Mr Collins, a former marathon runner himself, said: "Running a marathon is an enormous personal achievement, and on behalf of the trust I want to say a huge thank you and well done to all the runners."

Rewards for marathon efforts

Kenyan marathon runner Felix Kirwa has been suspended from competition for nine months after testing positive for the banned substance strychnine.The 2016 Singapore Marathon winner - banned until 14 November - said he had taken herbal medicines which included the stimulant.

Another Kenyan runner banned after failing doping test

British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe at the Khalifa International Stadium during her visit to the Aspire Zone Foundation.

Marathon star Radcliffe visits Aspire Zone Foundation

Ross Thomson A Wishaw charity benefited from the big-hearted efforts of one London Marathon runner.

Colin's running total for The Haven group

Tragic marathon runner saved 17 lives with organs - and inspired the organ donor register

London Marathon runners warned 'don't run too fast' and ditch the fancy dress costumes for hottest race ever; Temperatures could reach 23C in the capital on Sunday when 40,000 people will take part in the 26.2-mile race - so runners have been told not to try to run their personal best

Satymkul Dzhumanararov was a Soviet marathon runner, bronze medalist of 1980 Olympic Games.

Run the Silk Road 2018 marathon to take place in May

Korean marathon runner Myongku Kang has reached Azerbaijan as part of his Peace Marathon Cross Eurasia (16,000 km) - From The Netherlands to Korea.

Korean marathon runner Myongku Kang arrives in Azerbaijan

Taiwan's marathon runner Hsieh Chien-ho rewrite her national record 1 hour 15 mins, and 5 secs in the Taipei Marathon held yesterday(17 Dec).

Hsieh Chien-ho breaks national half marathon record at Taipei Marathon

Summary: Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov 8 (ANI): Jemima Sumgong, Kenyan Olympic marathon runner, has been handed a four year suspension from competitions in a doping case.

Jemima Sumgong banished for four years over doping

David Bembo is traditionally a marathon runner, but last year completed the Cardiff half and has completed the one in Swansea too.