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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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That makes him, by some distance, the highest paid athlete in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A high-school athlete, she had ups and downs with body image and food after having two children, and buying new clothes for herself wasn’t a favorite exercise.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The highest-earning female athlete of all-time, Williams drew huge crowds throughout her career and is a figure who has truly transcended her sport.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Harris is excited about his future and wants to be a two-sport athlete at the next level, having received multiple offers while citing UCLA, USC, Texas Tech, Miami and Oregon State among his favorite destinations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“Just because your dad is an athlete doesn’t mean you have to be,” Gibby said.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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