Definition of marathoner
: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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Some athletes are simply born with a natural advantage over their competitors, like tall basketball players and high-altitude marathoners.
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Adams, a veteran marathoner who had run Boston three times previously, said living and training in Buffalo, N.Y., helped prepare her for any kind of inclement weather.
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Her new husband, Patrick Downes, a doctoral student and marathoner, was by her side.
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The downtown People Mover will be in full operation Friday to Sunday evening and will open for marathoners at 5 a.m. Sunday.
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When most people think of extreme athletes — Ironman triathletes, marathoners, and even those who compete in 100-mile ultra marathons — the picture of a very fit, very healthy person comes to mind.
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Prolific marathoner Yuki Kawauchi stuns the men's field in Boston.
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The best women’s marathoners in the world can run 2:20 or better, and the world record stands at 2:15:25.
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David Leon Moore, who was a sports writer at USA TODAY for 33 years, is a freelance writer, teacher, grandfather and frequent marathoner.
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First Known Use of marathoner
1923
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: a runner who competes in a marathon
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