Also means
finishing kick
Usage Note
Endspurt is the burst of maximum speed at the end of a race, when a runner or cyclist releases all remaining energy. Figuratively it applies to the final intense phase of any project or campaign — den Endspurt einlegen (kick into the final sprint).
Examples
"Mit einem kraftvollen Endspurt überholte er den Führenden auf den letzten Metern."
Natural Translation
With a powerful finishing kick he overtook the leader in the final metres.
Literal Translation
With a powerful final-sprint overtook he the leading-one in the last metres.
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