1. athletes who compete in hurdle races, jumping over barriers while running

Examples

• The hurdlers practiced their technique every morning before school.
• Three hurdlers from our team qualified for the state championship.
• Olympic hurdlers must clear ten barriers in the 110-meter race.
• The coach worked with the hurdlers on their stride patterns.
• Young hurdlers often struggle with timing their jumps correctly.
• The fastest hurdlers make clearing the barriers look effortless.