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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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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

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

Greece's Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to beat a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I knew that making the Olympic team was the best way I, as a Muslim American athlete, could help dismantle stereotypes and provide a vision of hope and inspiration.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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