Olympian
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A number of civil lawsuits have been filed against shoe manufacturers by track stars, including an Olympian, who allege, among other things, that wearing high-stack shoes with carbon plates caused injuries that derailed their careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Netball is not an Olympic sport but now Conway, 27, has the chance to become an Olympian through flag football.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The three-time Olympian said she was “in bed resting” and would “explain sooner or later” what had led to her hospitalization, while thanking the people closest to her for their support.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
In Greek mythology, the volcano was associated with the burial of the giants Typhon and Enceladus after they were defeated by the Olympian gods.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
A sportswriter once wrote that Fischer was the fastest walker he ever saw outside of an Olympian.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Running past her fellow Olympians in Centennial Olympic Stadium made Evans finally understand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
So is this the end of the road for one of Britain's greatest Olympians, or can he turn the tide in time for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028?
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Those who recognise the surname may remember David Wilkie as one of the most iconic British Olympians of his era.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
These were Olympians born long, long after Lake Placid—many were babies and toddlers when the Kurt Russell movie came out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
On the first of August, Louie and the other Olympians were driven through Berlin for the opening ceremonies.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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