athlete
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AB is a reluctant transgender athlete pioneer who prefers to be known for so much more than just her gender identity, but the prospect of hiding because she was relentlessly attacked didn’t feel right, either.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
A Paralympic athlete died "in an accident waiting to happen" when a metal bar fell on him, a sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey has been told.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The famously private athlete has not since addressed his relationship with his parents or siblings since, although reports have surfaced multiple times in the past 10 years that he was taking steps toward a reconciliation.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
But it certainly provides insight into the mind of an athlete who simply cannot quit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
But as an athlete there was very little time to explore this enchanting, bustling metropolis before competition started.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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