ath·lete 
/ˈæθˌli:t/ noun
plural ath·letes /ˈæθˌli:t/ noun [count] : a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength
▪ Athletes from around the world will be competing at the Olympics. ▪ amateur/professional athletes ▪ She was quite an athlete as a child.
▪ Athletes from around the world will be competing at the Olympics. ▪ amateur/professional athletes ▪ She was quite an athlete as a child.
