Olympian
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Jama told Elle UK magazine she wanted to dress as the "bald headed icon" to honour the Olympian, adding that she has wanted to dress up as a man for years for Halloween.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
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
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
Its Olympian tone made it a perennial touchstone at those political occasions requiring platitudinous wisdom.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
The idea had been put forward by Northern Mayors and backed by a group of former Olympians including Dame Laura Kenny and Dame Sarah Storey.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Around 14,000 Olympians per Games are expected to be eligible for the grant.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
From 1904 to 1912, winning Olympians received solid-gold medals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a four-day event celebrating “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” this summer in Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
The Olympians were reluctant to try to free him by force.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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