"Hurler" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A hurler is a player of hurling, a traditional Irish sport similar to field hockey, in which a small ball is hit with a wooden stick called a hurley.
A hurdler is an athlete who participates in the event of hurdling, which is a part of track and field athletics. In this event, athletes run a specified distance while jumping over obstacles known as hurdles, which are typically made of metal or plastic and range in height from 91 cm to 1.52 m. Hurdling requires speed, agility, and technique, and is a popular event in both indoor and outdoor track and field competitions.