racewalking

noun

race·walk·ing | \ ˈrās-ˌwȯ-kiŋ

Definition of racewalking

: the competitive sport of racing at a fast walk while maintaining continuous foot contact with the ground and keeping the supporting leg straight

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The question has caused an uproar in the sport of racewalking. — JerÉ Longman, New York Times, "Olympic Race Walking Is Faced With a Dilemma," 11 Apr. 2017

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