athlete
Example Sentences
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Olympic track athlete, helping the 4x400 relay team qualify for the finals in Paris.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
There is just something special about watching an athlete at the top of their game around one of the sport's most iconic venues.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
"Great coaching is not about enforcing one template, it's more about guiding an athlete to discover how their own body produces speed," says Dr. Hicks.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
An athlete or coach might “throw” a game for personal gain.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Although the headline made mention of my religion, the article mostly focused on me as an athlete, which I appreciated.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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