athlete
Example Sentences
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He was an exceptional athlete back in elementary school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Olympic track athlete, helping the 4x400 relay team qualify for the finals in Paris.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Although he is often compared to Usain Bolt, the research stresses that his speed comes from his own physical and mechanical traits rather than copying another athlete.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
An athlete or coach might “throw” a game for personal gain.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Knowing this from my own days of being a hijabi high school athlete, I always made sure to submit Faizah’s paperwork early, at the start of the season.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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