fancied runner
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a runner who is expected to win a race
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- The fancied runner took an early lead in the marathon.
- The fancied runner unfortunately pulled a muscle during the first lap.
- Everyone expected the fancied runner to win the 100-meter dash.
- Despite being the fancied runner, she didn't perform as well as expected.
- The fancied runner disappointed fans by finishing third.
- Many expected the fancied runner to win the championship easily.
- Betting odds favored the fancied runner from Kenya.
- Bookmakers had listed him as the fancied runner for the prestigious race.
- The fancied runner stumbled at the final hurdle.
- The fancied runner stumbled at the final hurdle, costing them the gold medal.
- Media attention focused on the fancied runner before the race.
- Even though she was the fancied runner, she trained harder than anyone else.
- The fancied runner lived up to expectations and won gold.
- The crowd cheered for their fancied runner, hoping for a victory.
- An injury forced the fancied runner to withdraw from competition.
- He was considered the fancied runner in the sprint, but an underdog surprised everyone.
- The fancied runner set a new personal record today.
- The strategy was designed to give the fancied runner an advantage.
- Commentators discussed the fancied runner's training regimen.
- It's always a disappointment when the fancied runner doesn't live up to expectations.