athlete
Example Sentences
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A total tear like Vonn suffered can send athletes into surgery and a year of rehab.
"What she is doing now would not be nearly as surprising in an elite athlete whose knee was already functioning like the ACL was torn at baseline."
From BBC
And no athlete’s copped to the injection, which, for the record, is supposedly hyaluronic acid, if you’re shopping.
Despite the injury that would sideline even elite athletes, Vonn called this Olympic opportunity “icing on the cake” of her storied career.
From Los Angeles Times
The Israeli team also received a smattering of boos when it entered the stadium for the athletes' parade.
From Barron's
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