1. A person who competes in organized sports or physical activities, typically demonstrating high levels of skill, strength, agility, or endurance
   "The athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming competition";
   - jock [N. Amer, informal]
    
2. [Brit] A participant in track and field sports
   "The athlete specialized in the 100-meter sprint"

Derived forms: athletes

Type of: contestant

Encyclopedia: Athlete