Olympian

usgb/əˈlɪmpiən/
noun

A competitor in the Olympic games.

Usain Bolt is a famous Olympian who has won many gold medals in sprinting.
Visual representation of "olympian" - A competitor in the Olympic games.

Often appears as...

  • summer olympian
  • winter olympian
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Sporting Event

Use 'olympian' when referring to participants of summer or winter Olympic Games.

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She trained for years to become an Olympian.
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Prestigious Title

'Olympian' implies achieving a high level of skill, as the Olympics are elite sports competitions.

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Becoming an Olympian is his ultimate dream.
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