Short, fast runs at full speed; to run quickly over a short distance.
From Middle English sprenten or from Scandinavian languages (Swedish sprang). Originally described rapid, explosive movement and became sports terminology.
Olympic sprinters memorize exact numbers like '100 meters in 9.6 seconds,' but track records are weird because the wind speed is recorded—runners get a faster time if wind pushes them forward, which is why perfect conditions matter in sprinting.
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