uplopp
Uplopp is a term used in Nordic horse racing and athletics to denote the final stretch of a race, i.e., the last meters before the finish line. It is most commonly found in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian sporting language. In English coverage, the equivalent concept is the stretch run or finish sprint.
Origin and form: The word derives from the Swedish upplopp, formed from upp- meaning "up, toward" or
Usage: In competitive racing, the upplopp is the phase during which competitors typically make a final push.
Geographic scope: While Danish and Norwegian media commonly use opløb or oppløp, Swedish language texts most