sprint; short-distance race
Refers to a short-distance running event, typically in track and field.
He competed in the prefectural tournament in the sprint.
A fast start is crucial for sprinters.
スプリント is the loanword for a fast burst of speed in racing, while 短距離走 is the formal Japanese term specifically for short-distance track events.
Compound of 短 (short) + 距離 (distance) + 走 (running).