athlete

Example Sentences

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“But our game is sport. That means keeping sport a neutral ground. A place where every athlete can compete freely, without being held back by the politics or divisions of their governments.”

From Los Angeles Times

Still wearing her bright pink bows, Georgia hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes.

From BBC

An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB's winter athletes.

From BBC

"If you look at the athletes France have, if we kick a little too far, or if there's an offload, they come alive," Tandy told the BBC.

From Barron's

Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

From BBC