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
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
Lawyers for a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool say that the Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case was flawed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
As a result of Washington’s Olympian status, the infant American republic had managed to avoid a contested presidential election prior to 1796.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
From 1904 to 1912, winning Olympians received solid-gold medals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 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
He later extended the invitation to “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” for the “She’s Got Game Weekend” from July 16-19.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Knight and Bowe are not the only American Olympians whose love story has been in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Do not be a pawn of the Olympians, my dear.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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