racewalking
noun
race·walk·ing
ˈrās-ˌwȯ-kiŋ 
: the competitive sport of racing at a fast walk while maintaining continuous foot contact with the ground and keeping the supporting leg straight
Examples of racewalking in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
World Athletics is the international governing body for the sports of athletics, covering track and field, cross country running, road running, racewalking, mountain running and ultra running.
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Analis Bailey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2021
Having the knowledge behind proper racewalking has helped aid his recovery.
—Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 1 May 2020
The question has caused an uproar in the sport of racewalking.
—JerÉ Longman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2017
Analis Bailey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2021
Having the knowledge behind proper racewalking has helped aid his recovery.
—Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 1 May 2020
The question has caused an uproar in the sport of racewalking.
—JerÉ Longman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2017
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Word History
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
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“Racewalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racewalking. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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