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Definition repechage in British English

repechage noun

noun
1

in rowing, cycling, and other sports, an extra heat in which fast losers are given another chance to qualify for later rounds

Example

Sullivan failed to advance to the women's sprint quarter-finals, placing second in her 1/8 repechage heat.

Definition repechage in British English