As nouns the difference between hurler and hurdler
is that hurler is agent noun of hurl; someone who hurls or throws while hurdler is an athlete who competes in the hurdling event.
As a proper noun Hurler
is {{surname|from=German}.
hurler
English
Noun
(
en noun)
Agent noun of hurl; someone who hurls or throws.
The pitcher.
(hurling) Someone who participates in the sport of hurling.
hurdler
English
Noun
(
en noun)
An athlete who competes in the hurdling event.