middle distance runner

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Jake Wightman could become Britain's "most successful" middle distance runner ever, former Olympic champion Lord Coe says.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2022

Former and current athletes include Kendall Spencer, a long jumper who went to New Mexico; Megan Koch, a middle distance runner from Colorado College; and Madeleine McKenna, a volleyball player from California University of Pennsylvania.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2021

I did a report on an Olympic middle distance runner named Brenda Martinez, who had a positive test for antidepressants that she was taking.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2021

Trailing Oregon star middle distance runner Raevyn Rogers only slightly starting the anchor lap, Ellis kicked into a high gear early.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2018

The former Olympic champion middle distance runner also said restoring trust in the sport after the scandals of the last year was a long-term project.

From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2016