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   Athlete , n. [L. athleta, Gr.  prizefighter, fr.  to contend for a prize, , Hom. , contest,  prize; fr. the same root as E. wed: cf. F. athlète.]
    (Antiq.) One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.
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   Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.
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   One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.
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