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ath·lete (at̸h′lēt′)

noun

a person trained in exercises, games, or contests requiring physical strength, skill, stamina, speed, etc.

Etymology: L athleta < Gr athlētēs, contestant in the games < athlein, to contest for a prize < athlos, a contest, athlon, a prize

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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