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
Olympian and 2016 bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community run in Raleigh, N.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
It was understood that I didn’t lie because I was too proud to be caught and forced to admit that I was capable of less than Olympian action.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Running past her fellow Olympians in Centennial Olympic Stadium made Evans finally understand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Some have already voiced ambitions to become Olympians or Paralympians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians have backed a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
From 1904 to 1912, winning Olympians received solid-gold medals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Most of the Library Olympians were thrilled to hear that they’d be picking up an all-expenses-paid college scholarship even without winning the most medals.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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