athlete

/ˈæθ.lit/noun

Someone who trains for and competes in sports, especially with notable skill.

Example sentence

“Olympic athletes train for years before the games.”

Watch the transatlantic trap: British "athletics" means track and field specifically, while American English says "track".

Related words

victoryThe state of having beaten an opponent in a battle or contest, or having succeeded at something; also, a particular win.tournamentA competition made up of a series of games or matches, played to decide one overall winner among the teams or players.defeatTo beat an opponent in a battle, game, or contest.stadiumA large structure with seating for crowds, built for sports matches and other events.trainingThe process of teaching or learning the skills needed for a job, sport, or other activity.refereeThe official in a game who enforces the rules and settles disputes.