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Olympian

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


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A Washington, D.C., judge dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn with prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 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

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

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

If you ever get a choice, go for the Olympian.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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

Running past her fellow Olympians in Centennial Olympic Stadium made Evans finally understand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The IOC aims for the application process for 2026 Olympians to be open at the end of this year, with the first payments being made in 2027.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

From 1904 to 1912, winning Olympians received solid-gold medals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

On the first day of spring break, two weeks after all the visiting Olympians had gone home, Kyle Keeley biked downtown to the Lemoncello Library.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein


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