Athlete
Athlete (ăth'lēt)
Athlete is a term derived from the Ancient Greek word "athlētēs" meaning "contestant in the games". It refers to an individual who participates in physical exercise or sports, especially in competitive contexts.
Etymology
The term "athlete" comes from the Ancient Greek "athlētēs", which is derived from "athlein" meaning "to contest for a prize". The word was used in Ancient Greece to refer to participants in the Olympic Games and other public sporting events.
Related Terms
- Physical Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
- Sport: An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
- Competition: The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
- Olympic Games: An international multi-sport event celebrated every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in a variety of sports.
- Training: The action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time.
Pronunciation
The term "athlete" is pronounced as "ăth'lēt".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athlete
- Wikipedia's article - Athlete
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