athlete
Trained physical competitor
An athlete is someone who competes in sports or engages in physical exercise requiring strength, speed, or endurance.
Professional athletes make their living from competition; amateur athletes compete for other rewards.
The term implies training and physical conditioning: She's a natural athlete.
Student-athlete refers to someone balancing academics with varsity sports.
Short-distance racing specialist
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- gymnastBalance and flexibility athlete
- cyclistOne who pedals
- wrestlerOne who grapples opponents
boxer · pitcher · quarterback · striker · goalie · linebacker · hurdler · pole-vaulter
Developing abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- strengthPower to exert force
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
agility · balance · core · aerobic · anaerobic · nutrition · wellness · recovery
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- driveOperate a vehicle
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
ambition · grit · tenacity · resolve · focus · motivation · discipline · work ethic
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- contenderOne competing seriously
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
matchup · head-to-head · face-off · showdown · underdog · favorite · ranking · seeding
Competition award recipient
- torchHandheld burning light source
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
IOC · flag-bearer · village · doping · world record · qualification · Team USA
Contractile body tissue
- powerliftingMaximal barbell competition sport
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- squatCrouching on bent legs
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
bench press · power · bulk · physique · resistance training · reps · sets · gains
Long-distance footrace
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- long-distanceAcross great distances
cardiovascular · aerobic · fatigue · recovery · hydration · nutrition · carbo-loading · glycogen
Utmost height attained
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- personal bestOne's top performance
- recordPreserved account or achievement
- statsNumerical information, abbreviated
highlight · execution · form · technique · consistency · slump · comeback · breakout
One who instructs
- trainerOne who conditions others
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- managerOne who directs others
- captainOne who commands
teammate · rookie · veteran · prospect · all-star · benchwarmer · starter · substitute
Joint intellectual work
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- squadSmall working group
lineup · roster · locker room · team spirit · support · passing · assists · communication
sprinter
Short-distance racing specialist
wrestler · boxer · pitcher · quarterback · striker · goalie · linebacker · hurdler · pole-vaulter · figure skater
training
Developing abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- strengthPower to exert force
flexibility · agility · balance · core · aerobic · anaerobic · nutrition · wellness · recovery · exercise
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- driveOperate a vehicle
sacrifice · ambition · grit · tenacity · resolve · focus · motivation · discipline · work ethic · mental toughness
rival
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- contenderOne competing seriously
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
adversary · matchup · head-to-head · face-off · showdown · underdog · favorite · ranking · seeding · bracket
medalist
Competition award recipient
- torchHandheld burning light source
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
record-breaking · IOC · flag-bearer · village · doping · world record · qualification · Team USA
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- powerliftingMaximal barbell competition sport
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- squatCrouching on bent legs
deadlift · bench press · power · bulk · physique · resistance training · reps · sets · gains · protein
marathon
Long-distance footrace
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
long-distance · cardiovascular · aerobic · fatigue · recovery · hydration · nutrition · carbo-loading · glycogen · pacing
peak
Utmost height attained
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- personal bestOne's top performance
- recordPreserved account or achievement
stats · highlight · execution · form · technique · consistency · slump · comeback · breakout · MVP
coach
One who instructs
captain · teammate · rookie · veteran · prospect · all-star · benchwarmer · starter · substitute · free agent
collaboration
Joint intellectual work
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- unityWholeness through cohesion
squad · lineup · roster · locker room · team spirit · support · passing · assists · communication · strategy
- athletesOlympian, champion, swimmers, runner, swimmer
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- jobsdoctor, administrator, lawyer, teacher, nurse
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- sportssports, basketball, tennis, golf, baseball
- Sports Worldteam, coach, captain, teammates, swimmers
athleteweakling
Feeble person
couch potato · invalid · nonathlete · schlub · slouch
athletespectator
Observer at an event
fan · armchair quarterback · viewer · onlooker · benchwarmer
athletecouch potato
Habitual sedentary TV watcher
sloth · desk jockey · slug · homebody · bookworm
- athlete's footFungal infection of feet
- athletic prowessExcellence in physical competition
- university athleticsCompetitive sports at colleges
- athletic achievementNotable physical feat
- athletic rivalryCompetitive relationship in sports
- elite athletesBest in their sport
athletic, athletics, athletes, athleticism, athletically, triathlete, nonathlete, biathlete, unathletic