athlete

Example Sentences

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Every weekday morning, the athletes on the GB programme will start training at 08:30.

From BBC

But introduce a 400-meter oval and a pair of razor-sharp skates, and proud cheeseheads turn into something else entirely: some of the fastest athletes in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of those on board the flight, 28 were athletes, coaches or parents connected to US figure skating.

From BBC

In fact, it has even been suggested by some sports scientists that these players are more akin to 400m runners than any other type of athlete.

From BBC

Behind him, some of the young athletes faced each other in the ring surrounded by cheering gymmates, while others trained on a punching bag.

From Barron's