Sentence examples for second fastest from inspiring English sources

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'second fastest' is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when comparing two (or more) objects or people in terms of speed. For example: "The cheetah is the fastest animal in the world, but the peregrine falcon is the second fastest."

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Paula Radcliffe ran the second fastest time for women.

The New York Times

He ran the second-fastest half-marathon on United States soil, and his time was the second fastest of his career.

The New York Times - Sports

"Second fastest loser?" Greene said, spitting out the words with contempt.

Independent

Second fastest was Sebastian Vettel, the German driver for Red Bull.

The New York Times

Pistorius, 24, finished fifth, but his time of 45.69 was his second fastest in the event.

The New York Times - Sports

Burrows's overtime goal was tied for the second fastest in Stanley Cup history.

The New York Times - Sports

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Gay, 30, is the joint-second fastest man ever over 100m.

BBC

This was the second-fastest nationals here.

The New York Times - Sports

The second-fastest was Verizon, followed by Sprint.

The New York Times

Shimizu was the second-fastest skater at 34.61.

The New York Times - Sports

Kenya's Silas Kiplagat was second-fastest in 3 34.60.

The Guardian - Sport

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