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[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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She took gold in the 100m, 200m, women's 4x100m relay and mixed 4x100m relay - becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals in a single edition of the European Championships.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

You’re not a true sports parent until you’ve woken up in the darkness to the magical patter of rain, and felt a joy you haven’t felt since your young athlete was born.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

But for a young athlete growing up in Canada, where the most-popular sports take place on ice, it was a deal-breaker.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

"I wasn't as good an athlete as I could have been," says Brook.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

I could use my personal experiences as an athlete to train and inspire this younger generation, truly making a difference in their lives, including in the life of my sister Faizah.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Chipotle has undergone a similar shift, now offering a “high protein menu,” with some bowls made in collaboration with major athletes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

This volume’s collage-like spreads serve as a look book for weekend athletes and a reference work for the fashion-curious.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Sometimes, the outfits are aces, leaving athletes feeling good and playing well.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Race director Tom Keogh said: "We do not take this lightly. We hosted the nation's best athletes and their finishing times did not truly reflect their amazing performances."

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It’s applied indiscriminately to professional athletes, lottery winners, and kids who clean up at spelling bees.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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