athlete

Example Sentences

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While all athletes are representing their own countries, in figure skating they tend to be coached individually rather than per nation.

From BBC

“Tony? Yes, he was an outstanding student and a wonderful athlete. Nicole is following in his footsteps, but the pool is her football field. Is Tony in town?”

From Literature

He said Vonn, having endured multiple injuries and surgeries to both knees, understood the risks to her own body the way few athletes do.

From Los Angeles Times

MILAN—At the Winter Olympics, there is only one event that dictates the specific musical genre for athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are "looking closely" at why Olympic medals are breaking after several athletes experienced issues with theirs.

From BBC