athlete
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He didn’t like getting old because he was so much in touch with his body as an athlete — he could jump higher and run farther than his friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
There is just something special about watching an athlete at the top of their game around one of the sport's most iconic venues.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Although he is often compared to Usain Bolt, the research stresses that his speed comes from his own physical and mechanical traits rather than copying another athlete.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
An athlete or coach might “throw” a game for personal gain.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
It was a smell of general decomposition but one with universal dimensions, one that an athlete could identify until the day of his death.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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