Athlete
Pronunciation : Ath"lete
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. athleta, Gr. wed: cf. F. athl?te.]
Definition : 1. (Antiq.)
Defn: One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.
2. Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.
3. One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913