athlete
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It was a tactic Nereyda Hernandez previously faced when her daughter, Jurupa Valley High track and field athlete AB Hernandez, first hit the national spotlight last year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
As a result, AB shared the first-place podium alongside another athlete twice at the state track and field meet last year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Former pro-basketball player Jason Collins, the first active male athlete on a major American professional team sport to come out as gay, has died aged 47.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Archibald exits as one of Britain's most decorated track cyclists and arguably Scotland's most decorated female athlete.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
He appeared not quite as physically impressive as a football linebacker, but certainly looked like a broad-shouldered athlete, perhaps a retired Olympic swimmer.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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