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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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However, the US Anti-Doping Agency's Tygart told the BBC as long as an athlete passes doping tests to qualify for the Olympics, there's nothing to stop them from taking part.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The women's success has also brought them a lot of public attention in the country, making the game very popular, said North Korean defector and former athlete Han Seol-song.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

When can an athlete be considered truly great?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Antonsen admitted he got a "little bit lucky" with Shi pulling out, calling the Chinese athlete "a very difficult opponent".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

There were parts of the college experience I yearned to have, but that were impossible as a college athlete.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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