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Olympian

[uh-lim-pee-uhn, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pi ən, oʊˈlɪm- /


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“You’ve made all Italians dream,” said speedskater Arianna Fontana, the country’s most decorated Olympian.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Former European champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Posting a video of the room’s remote-controlled drapes opening one morning, the Olympian revealed that she had asked interior designer Diamond Hadley to create the kind of ambiance typically found at a high-end resort.

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

I raced toward the commons area, where the twelve cabins—one for each Olympian god—made a U around the central green.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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

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

As well as a video showcasing the Alps, there was also a performance by 25 musicians and 24 athletes – the first time Olympians have featured in the artistic elements of the closing ceremony.

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 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

Even the Olympians were never worthy of my personal attention.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan


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