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
He was an exceptional athlete back in elementary school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
"Great coaching is not about enforcing one template, it's more about guiding an athlete to discover how their own body produces speed," says Dr. Hicks.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
An athlete or coach might “throw” a game for personal gain.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
To converse in a normal tone of voice meant that an athlete was not thinking seriously about the coming game; it exposed a frivolous nature alien to victory.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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