athletic

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An international student from Nanjing, China, Wang hopes to bring her technical skills back to the fashion world at home, as athletic wear increasingly dominates street style in China.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Ah’Mari’s parents, a former UPS driver and former hair salon owner, said they had invested about $500,000 in his athletic development over the years and now consider managing his football career their full-time work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Schools “kind of push them along,” said Gunter, athletic director and former guidance counselor at Amos P. Godby High in Tallahassee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Barrera: “The practical work is implementation: Districts need clear guidance on their obligations, consistent coordination with the relevant athletic governance bodies, and a school climate where students can participate without being targeted.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Even though the Olympics had been the pinnacle of my athletic career, it had only created a jumping-off point for the rest of my life.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad