athletes

/AE1 TH L IY0 T S/
noun
  1. 1

    A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

    โ€œShe's the first athlete in her sport to obtain a corporate sponsor.โ€

  2. 2

    A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

  3. 3

    An exceptionally physically fit person.

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