the straight part of a running track (or similar) opposite the finishing line

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Definition of the straight part of a running track (or similar) opposite the finishing line in English English dictionary

back straight

He got boxed in amongst four African runners in the back straight of the last lap, and was only able to get out into the clear coming into the home straight.

Hyphenation

the straight part of a run·ning track (or similar) op·po·site the finishing line