athlete

Example Sentences

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He compared his daily approach to the age-old athlete’s cliché of “just trying to get one percent better every day,” with the main goal being not ruining Dodger games for fans.

From Los Angeles Times

No matter protests, politics or planning hurdles, the Olympics sought to remain a stage for those athletes to shine.

From Los Angeles Times

The 'Drop of Fire' – the Olympic flame carried in a small glass vessel – was brought into ancient arena to light up the rings before the parade of athletes.

From BBC

And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of her response, Colón made sure Tribune readers knew she was leading a delegation from SafeSport to cheer on U.S. athletes at the Olympics.

From Salon