SportsAugust 29, 2026

outkicking

OWT-kik-ing

Definition

To surpass or beat another runner in the final sprint of a race by maintaining a faster pace.

Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'out-' (surpassing in action) and the verb 'kick' (in a sports context, a final burst of speed). It entered general usage in sports journalism to describe a strategic surge at the end of a race.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how Gobena secured his victory by accelerating past his competitor in the final stretch of the marathon.

Gobena and Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories

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