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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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"Both as head of state and a successful athlete, he was an outstanding representative of his country. He gave 'All for Norway'," Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf said, referring to Harald's royal motto.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Even then, any marginal benefits are only under certain circumstances, such as if you’re an athlete or in the army.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

Former NFL tight end Dennis Pitta, an assistant coach with the Tritons, said, “He’s as hard of a worker and as good as an athlete you could ask for.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

This year, as Kiffin builds a transfer-heavy roster at LSU, he’ll have an experienced athlete who knows his system at his disposal.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

He wasn't the best student or a star athlete or a musician or an artist.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

However, there were fewer colds for athletes and army personnel.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

"Since I am the first I feel a great responsibility to pave the way for other women athletes who love playing games as much as I do," said Park, who majored in taekwondo in college.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

It’s only gotten nuttier in the past few years, as courts continue to intervene and allow athletes to move and earn, triggering unprecedented pandemonium.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

"He was very skinny and there was a significant physical disparity between him and the other athletes in his age group," his long-time personal trainer Rodrigo Goncalves told BBC Sport.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Then we piled into a bus along with our coaches and trainers and drove almost an hour to the compound where the athletes would stay.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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