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Definition of Athlete
Athlete

One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.

Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.

One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.

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Athlete Quotations

When should a college athlete turn pro? Not until he has earned all he can in college as an amateur.
Will Rogers

I never look backwards. I have always been an athlete. I boxed before I acted.
Mickey Rourke

Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.
Edwin Moses

It is not the time spent with the child at their activity that is going to produce the highest level athlete. It is in supporting the child in an organized activity - and Bill alluded to this - so the child can find what they truly like to do and let them go.
Frank Shorter

As a young athlete, it was first about having fun; then it was about winning.
Dan O'Brien

Athlete Translations

athlete in Afrikaans is atleet
athlete in Danish is atlet
athlete in Dutch is atleet
athlete in Italian is atleta, sportivo
athlete in Portuguese is atleta
athlete in Spanish is deportista
athlete in Swedish is idrottsman, atlet


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