Example Sentences

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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

Stars such as gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky and hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone responded with thrilling gold-medal performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

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