miler

American

[mahy-ler] / ˈmaɪ lər /

noun

a participant in a one-mile race.
an athlete who specializes in one-mile races.
a racehorse that can compete well in a one-mile race.

miler British

/ ˈmaɪlə /

noun

an athlete, horse, etc, that runs or specializes in races of one mile

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Etymology

Origin of miler

First recorded in 1890–95; mile + -er ¹

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We see the legendary coach Bill Bowerman refine Prefontaine’s training, and we watch the world-record miler Jim Ryun become a cautionary sports-burnout tale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2025

An Oakton High graduate, D’Amato turned professional as a miler after four all-American seasons at American.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2022

This leading 3-year-old turf miler from Europe has excellent early speed to control his fate.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2019

Matt Centrowitz Sr., a two-time Olympic distance runner, will watch his son, Matt Centrowitz Jr., the top American miler, race in Rio.

From New York Times ● Aug. 16, 2016

He’d be a miler, just like Glenn Cunningham.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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