athlete
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The women's success has also brought them a lot of public attention in the country, making the game very popular, said North Korean defector and former athlete Han Seol-song.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Since becoming a professional athlete, Mané has also supplied the school with free laptops and internet service and paid a monthly stipend equal to Senegal’s minimum wage to each family in the town.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
When can an athlete be considered truly great?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Antonsen admitted he got a "little bit lucky" with Shi pulling out, calling the Chinese athlete "a very difficult opponent".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Miss Parrish, known to friends as Cassie, was a popular athlete and member of the theatre club at Amoskeag High.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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