Athlete :: Athlete (n.) One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.
Athlete :: Athlete (n.) Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.
Athlete :: Athlete (n.) One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate..
Athletic :: Athletic (a.) Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports..