athlete

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But performance director Michael Bourne says a high load on an athlete is a "key driver" of injuries - and in tennis that is very hard to control.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"Whether you're an athlete, a student, or simply someone looking to support your health, understanding the science behind creatine is key to making informed decisions."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Another Loyola athlete stepping forward in preparation for next weekend’s Southern Section Division 1 prelims was Ejam Yohannes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

When he reached Loyola as a freshman, he was still a three-sport athlete, but he had become so talented in lacrosse that it became his focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Even his own vice president, John Adams, conceded that Washington seemed dazed and wholly scripted at certain public ceremonies, like an actor reading his lines or an aging athlete going through the motions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis