NR (National Record)
Abbreviation for National Record, the fastest time recorded by an athlete from a specific country.
What is an NR?
An NR (National Record) is the fastest time achieved by a citizen of a specific country for a given distance. For many elite runners, breaking their country's NR is a major career milestone.
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Course Record (CR)
The fastest time ever recorded by an athlete on a specific, officially measured race course.
Elite Runner
A professional or semi-professional athlete who competes for prize money and typically runs at a pace unimaginable to the average human.
World Record (WR)
The fastest time ever officially recorded for a specific distance globally, ratified by World Athletics.
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