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athletics

[ath-let-iks] / æθˈlɛt ɪks /


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The father-of-three from Hampshire won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games after learning to run again while at Swansea University and training with other Welsh Paralympic athletics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Gap also said it’s had trouble clearing out merchandise at athletics apparel brand Athleta, where same-store sales tumbled 11%.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

During her time in D.C., she worked as a staff photographer for the school’s athletics department and served as both a staff photographer and senior photo editor at the student newspaper, the GW Hatchet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

A 28-year-old woman also died of heatstroke at an indoor athletics meeting in the eastern Rhone region.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Unlike his brother Jeff, who excelled at sports, PJ. wasn’t good at athletics.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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