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Meanings of sportsperson in English

Catalan
figura esportiva
Spanish
personalidad del deporte

Person involved in a sports community.

Related terms
figura esportiva

A person who engages in sports.

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Examples for "sport"
Examples for "sport"
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Organised sport has meant a great deal of different things throughout history.
The Guardian
2
He said the move would likely help children stay in sport longer.
Radio NZ
3
The app includes breaking news, sport content and access to business news.
The Irish Times
4
At least he was a good sport about the whole situation, right?
The South African
5
They can also provide good points of vantage, good sport-kickoff ,flight ,stopping
Hull zero three
Usage of sportsperson in English
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Hubbard, 39, is the first transgender sportsperson to represent New Zealand.
Radio NZ
2
Trevor Nyakane might just be the funniest South African sportsperson around.
The South African
3
But if you're a professional sportsperson, it's sort of your job to chat.
The South African
4
You can be a disabled person and be an elite sportsperson, a singer.
Radio NZ
5
It is the same when any sportsperson queues up for redemption.
The Guardian
6
Ms Pert was an avid sportsperson, and a fiercely intelligent and driven woman.
Radio NZ
7
But no little Xiscas or Rafas yet Being an elite sportsperson is tough work.
The South African
8
He does love Carlton but he's a professional sportsperson who wants to see results.
News.com.au
9
O'Donnell responded with the self-effacing taciturnity of a young sportsperson.
The Irish Times
10
Roy Keane's motto has a certain resonance for any sportsperson.
The Irish Times
11
Bell says: As amazing a sportsperson as he is, Clarkey is just an amazing business thinker.
News.com.au
12
As a female sportsperson, I beg to differ.
The Irish Times
13
The guilt is part of being a sportsperson.
Independent.ie
14
Tommy Bowe epitomises a particular character trait that transcends the talent required to be a professional sportsperson.
The Irish Times
15
An Australian researcher has found your chances of becoming a professional sportsperson could depend on your birthday.
Reuters
16
The veteran Cork hurling goalkeeper became the first high-profile Irish sportsperson to admit he was a homosexual.
The Irish Times
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