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Olympian

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


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Among their teammates at college was Dawn Staley, the Hall of Famer and Olympian who coaches the University of South Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

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

British cyclist and Olympic champion Sophie Capewell MBE, rugby players Lisa Neumann and Ellie Boatman and Australian water polo Olympian Tilly Kearns also shared their stories.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

This kid was getting brainwashed—trained to hate the gods and lash out because he’d been born half Olympian.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

Though endurance athletes—from Olympians to amateur runners—are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal issues, the spectacle generated backlash and stirred a debate: Had extreme fitness gone too far?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Some have already voiced ambitions to become Olympians or Paralympians.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 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

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

Hera stared at the fading mosaics of the Olympians.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan


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