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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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The athlete represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics and won gold in the 1500m at the European Athletics Championships in Rome in 2024.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said people across Northern Ireland had been "deeply proud and inspired" by the athlete.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

“I always say this with soft-tissue injuries, the athlete has to have confidence and full confidence.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

If an athlete misbehaves, they do not give the entire football team the heave-ho.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

And that became my mantra as an athlete.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

“Some of our favorite memories here revolve around hosting college students and professional athletes for meals, conversation, and meaningful fellowship.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Henkels is working his way up in a sport filled with talented athletes who have to maneuver their bodies like a gymnast in pursuit of a perfect score of 100 from the judges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

A handful of top long-distance athletes work at running stores, fitting people who have no idea how fast they are; “That’s 4:30 a mile!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Five Ukrainian athletes are listed to compete in the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China, which are scheduled to take place from 27 October to 8 November.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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