sportsperson
Example Sentences
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Coach Deion Sanders is Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year despite a 4-8 record in his first season at Colorado.
From Los Angeles Times
Albon says having a professional sportsperson as a girlfriend has an important impact on his racing "in many ways".
From BBC
But McCullum said the all-rounder is "the most ruthless" sportsperson he has ever met.
From BBC
Speak to an injured sportsperson and they will often tell you there are positives to their enforced absence – a chance to reset, to get in the gym and spend time with family.
From BBC
The 37-year-old will be unusual among participants as she is still an active professional sportsperson, playing for AC Milan in the women's Serie A.
From BBC
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