hurdler
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Borquez is also a top hurdler and defending state champion JJ Harel of Notre Dame will be in the high jump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
He might not be a household name, but you've almost certainly seen him, with the 400m hurdler going viral on TikTok for his starting line theatrics at July's Diamond League meet in London.
From BBC ● Sep. 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
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