athletes

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Despite widespread marketing claims aimed at athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the review found little evidence that collagen improves exercise performance or recovery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The 2028 Olympic Games will be the largest in history with almost 11,000 athletes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

A team chef has joined England this week, possibly putting an end to the days of performance athletes waiting in the hotel lobby for their takeaway to arrive.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But Brunson had one crucial thing that those prodigious athletes did not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

St. Sebastian had been named the patron saint of athletes and soldiers, because he’d been forced to endure extreme physical trials in his life but was able to heal quickly from his injuries.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles