Olympian

Example Sentences

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Despite only having decided to race last week, he was confident of the win and joked, "I couldn't lose to an Olympian", in reference to boxer Lewis Richardson, who also took part.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

It seemed unfair to subject Christopher to an interview after his Olympian performance, which was even more impressive on second viewing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Despite his metaphorically Olympian stature, the pop star’s death was astoundingly and shamefully normal for a United States citizen.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Johannes Høesflot Klæbo, the greatest winter Olympian, shared interesting tidbits about himself with sports editor Joshua Robinson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Sunlight poured down, as if the gods were flooding the arena with a light fiercer than usual, the better to watch the show from their Olympian heights.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks