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Olympian

[uh-lim-pee-uhn, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pi ən, oʊˈlɪm- /


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Among their teammates at college was Dawn Staley, the Hall of Famer and Olympian who coaches the University of South Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

A Washington, D.C., judge dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn with prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Posting a video of the room’s remote-controlled drapes opening one morning, the Olympian revealed that she had asked interior designer Diamond Hadley to create the kind of ambiance typically found at a high-end resort.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

In Greek mythology, the volcano was associated with the burial of the giants Typhon and Enceladus after they were defeated by the Olympian gods.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

“Tomorrow is winter solstice. If we miss sunset tonight, we would have to wait until tomorrow evening. And by then, the Olympian Council will be over. We must free Lady Artemis tonight.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians have backed a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

From 1904 to 1912, winning Olympians received solid-gold medals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

He later extended the invitation to “ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists” for the “She’s Got Game Weekend” from July 16-19.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026

As well as a video showcasing the Alps, there was also a performance by 25 musicians and 24 athletes – the first time Olympians have featured in the artistic elements of the closing ceremony.

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026

The goddess slid down from her throne and turned to human size, a young auburn-haired girl, perfectly at ease in the midst of the giant Olympians.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan


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