marathoner
/ˈmɛrəˌθɑnər/
noun
- A person who runs a marathon (a race of 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers).
- She trained for six months to become a marathoner.
- Every marathoner knows the importance of staying hydrated during the race.
- The marathoner crossed the finish line after four hours of running.
- A person who shows great endurance or persistence in a long-term activity.
- She was a marathoner in her career, never giving up even after many rejections.
- The team needed a marathoner to lead the year-long project.
- As a marathoner of late-night study sessions, he could focus for hours.