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| | Athlete - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) |
 | | An athlete is a person who has above average physical skills (strength, agility, and endurance) and is thus suitable for physical activities, in particular, contests. |
 | | An ancient Greek word for "contest" was athlos, and those competing in the games were called athletes. |
 | | In more specific settings, an athlete is one who participates in competitive events such as professional sports. |
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