This is the 6310th most frequent Arabic word.
أنفاسه
"His breaths" or "his inhalations."
In this sentence, 'أنفاسه' refers specifically to the breaths the man takes. It is used in the literal sense to describe the act of breathing deeply.
يحب الرجل أن يأخذ أنفاسه العميقة في الصباح.
The man likes to take his deep breaths in the morning.
Here, 'أنفاسه' refers to the audible breaths of the person while he narrative, emphasizing his involvement and emotion.
سمعنا أنفاسه وهو يروي القصة بشغف.
We heard his breath as he passionately narrated the story.
In this context, 'أنفاسه' implies the breaths of endurance and physical exertion the runner experiences post-race.