sporting achievements

Wins and records

Sporting achievements are notable accomplishments in athletics—records broken, championships won, medals earned.

The phrase appears in résumés, award ceremonies, and biographical summaries: Her sporting achievements include two Olympic golds and a world record.

The term encompasses both individual feats and team victories, measuring success in competitive physical pursuits.

Related

world champion · hole-in-one · triple-double · slam dunk · Heisman Trophy · clean sweep · Ballon d'Or · perfect game · podium finish · photo finish · grand slam · triple crown · winning streak · MVP award · standing ovation · shutout

Opposites
success vs. failure

sporting achievementsdisqualifications

Rulings of ineligibility

chokes · collapses · missed opportunities · losses · losing streaks

achievement vs. mere participation

sporting achievementsparticipation trophies

Prizes for mere involvement

also-rans · taking part · obscurity

athletic vs. non-athletic accomplishments

sporting achievementsacademic achievements

Educational successes and honors

artistic achievements · scientific discoveries · scientific breakthroughs

Family

sport, sporting, sports, sporty, sportive, sportsman, sportsmanship, sportswear, achievement

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G