Olympian

Example Sentences

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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

The pucks are featured in an “Olympics ‘26” display that also contains a hockey stick used by Brady Tkachuk of the U.S. team and a U.S. jersey worn by four-time Olympian Hilary Knight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Perathoner, who lives two hours from Cortina, is a two-time Olympian in snowboard cross but in January 2021 suffered a serious knee injury while training for the Beijing Games.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Nyx was older than any Olympian or Titan or giant, older even than Gaea.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan