athlete
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Meanwhile, Sabastian Sawe was another who made marathon history on the weekend, by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour time.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
But like a world-class athlete accustomed to extreme rigor, he seemed unfazed by the expenditure of energy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
"There is something really special about knowing that you can just be whoever you are and not have to worry that that's going to impact your value as an athlete," explains Sheehan.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
As an endurance athlete who competes in triathlons, I had major concerns about health insurance because of the risk of serious accidents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
As an athlete, I knew if I worked a little harder I would find the success that was eluding me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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