Ekiden
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ekiden is a noun meaning (athletics) A Japanese long-distance relay race, typically on roads.
Meaning
(athletics) A Japanese long-distance relay race, typically on roads.
Example Sentences
Kenyan runners were highly sought after to anchor teams that competed in the Japanese distance relay, known as ekiden, in which 10 runners often combine to cover more than 200 kilometers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include racepath, tour, runathon, relay, walkathon, race walk.
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