quarter-miler

noun

1. an athlete who specializes in running the quarter mile or the 400 metres

Example Sentences

Peter Weyand, an expert in biomechanics and physiology at Southern Methodist University, who worked to ensure that Oscar Pistorius, the South African quarter-miler known as the Blade Runner, would have a chance to compete on the biggest stage in track and field, was hired by World Athletics to evaluate Leeper earlier this year.

From New York Times

No quarter-miler has ever displayed that kind of high-end speed.

From Los Angeles Times

Ellis had moved to Los Angeles from South Florida to pursue her education and dream of becoming an Olympic quarter-miler, and she brought uncommon discipline with her.

From Los Angeles Times

Also on the team was a quarter-miler from Chicago named Michael Norman, who moved to California to live with his sister in Van Nuys.

From Los Angeles Times

He served in the Navy’s aviation corps during World War II, then graduated in 1951 from the University of California at Berkeley, where he competed as a quarter-miler and high hurdler.

From Washington Post