An Athlete

1. A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking. quotations ▼She's the first athlete in her sport to obtain a corporate sponsor.
2. (US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
3. An exceptionally physically fit person.

Synonyms[edit]

• sportsperson