runners

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The inner layer of his piece is a skintight runners set made of neoprene and lycra and finished with reflective orange lining.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

When the runners arrived, the circle absorbed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

As well as solo runners there are plenty of relay race competitors, with many costumes on display.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“You’re starting to see some of those core road runners reach their limits,” says Steve Holmberg, founder of Insight Accelerator, a consumer research and strategy consultancy for sports and outdoor brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

And dress pants so skinny and fitted, we can actually tell how their legs are bowed: slightly curved around the knees, as if they’re Olympic runners.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi