athlete
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But Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian winter athlete in the sport of skeleton, called the IOC’s move “a shameful decision.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
He realized his future wasn’t as a professional athlete, but he wanted to stay connected to the sports world, so he began making uniforms for his cricket team in 2006.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
Jan is an incredible athlete, built like a swimmer with broad shoulders and uses that to his advantage on court.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
B.P.J., as she was identified in court filings, was far from an elite athlete.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
I knew I wasn’t the only athlete who wanted to avoid the press.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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