athlete

Example Sentences

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But it’s gotten to the point where playing certain college sports can be as lucrative – if not more so – than being a professional athlete.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"The investigations were launched due to the immense media storm around the case, solely because of the involvement of the defendant, who is a world-renowned athlete," Neymar's legal team said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s ideal athlete is tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"Mary was the most gifted athlete I ever saw," said Ann Packer, who won 800m gold at the 1964 Olympics days after Rand's triumph and was her room-mate in Tokyo.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The only problem was, people in the Muslim community often referred to me as “the Olympic fencer” because I was building a reputation as a professional athlete who competed on a United States national team.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad