A Sportsman but it some people say it by the sport they do for example If someone played football you may call them a football player If someone was in the olypmics you may call them an athlete ect
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A paid athlete is consider a professional athlete.
Jim Torpe was the first duel sport athlete ...
Jackie Robinson
a sports athlete is a person who only plays and cares about sports.
A Professional Athlete simply receives compensation (Payment) for any efforts whereas an amateur cannot accept any sort of compensation.
Jim Thorpe
yes Justin Verlander wore number 35 through childhood and into the MLB.
An athlete cannot get promoted, but they can get a raise. However, staff members (i.e. assistant coaches) can get promoted.
If your an athlete you can do many sports but it is most associated with running.
Typically no athletes do not get paid after retirement. Although often retired athlete get endorsements along with broadcasting jobs.