athlete

Example Sentences

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The collaboration follows Reese’s runway debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October, where she was the first professional athlete ever to walk the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

An athlete or coach might “throw” a game for personal gain.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Growing up in Fort Worth, where many of her friends knew her as Cindy, Cynthia Renee Gandy was a talented athlete who was popular with her classmates.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But it’s gotten to the point where playing certain college sports can be as lucrative – if not more so – than being a professional athlete.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I’ve had to fight for every win, every place at the table, every ounce of respect on my path to world-class athlete.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad