athletes
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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
Across the U.S., elite athletes like Joel Reichow—last year’s top American finisher at the New York City Marathon—spend their days fitting customers who have no idea their shoe salesman runs a 4:30 mile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 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
“The athletes are always the center ring. That’s the hierarchy of the building. They are the ones who will inherit the earth. It has always been thus, and always will be.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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