Athletic Competitions

noun a person or thing that climbs, especially a person who climbs mountains or rocks as a sport or profession

• The experienced climber carefully planned his route up the mountain.
• Hey, do you know any good climbers who can tackle this rock wall?
• That climber is a total beast when it comes to scaling cliffs.
• As a climber of corporate ladders, she always reached the top of her field.

noun a person who fights in boxing matches for a prize or reward

• The prizefighter trained rigorously for the upcoming championship match.
• Did you hear about the local prizefighter who won his last fight in under a minute?
• That prizefighter is a total beast in the ring, nobody can touch him!
• She's a prizefighter when it comes to negotiating contracts, always coming out on top.

noun the metal ball used in the event

• The athlete excelled in the shot put event at the track and field competition.
• Did you see how far he threw that shot put?
• He totally crushed the shot put throw!
• Her words were like a shot put, heavy and impactful.

noun a person who is skilled in sports and participates in athletic activities

adjective relating to or characteristic of a sportsman

• The renowned sportsman broke a new record in the marathon race.
• The sportsman totally crushed the competition in the basketball game.
• That sportsman is a beast on the soccer field.
• He's a true sportsman in the game of life, always striving for excellence.

noun a person who competes in steeplechase races, typically a long-distance runner who clears obstacles such as hurdles and water jumps

• The steeplechaser gracefully navigated the obstacles on the racecourse.
• Did you see that steeplechaser jump over the hurdles? They were so fast!
• That steeplechaser is a total pro at clearing those jumps!
• In life, we all have to be like steeplechasers, overcoming obstacles to reach our goals.

noun A person who competes in the Paralympic Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities.

• The Paralympian demonstrated incredible strength and skill during the competition.
• I heard that the Paralympian broke a world record in the last event.
• That Paralympian is a total badass on the track.
• She is a Paralympian in the field of overcoming obstacles.

noun a track-and-field contest made up of seven events, typically consisting of the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run

• She trained rigorously for the upcoming heptathlon competition.
• He's been getting ready for the heptathlon event next month.
• She's a beast at the heptathlon!
• Navigating through all the tasks at work felt like a heptathlon.