athlete
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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
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“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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