It's as if each sportsman or sportswoman begins each season with a blank canvas.
From the independent.co.uk
Olympic gold medalist Lisa Carrington is a finalist for sportswoman of the year.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Allround sportswoman Jessica Lock is pictured proudly holding the Olympic Torch.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
She put all her energies into becoming a top sportswoman and eventing champion.
From the mirror.co.uk
Adams took the sportswoman of the year gong after going through the year unbeaten.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Unburdened by title, she is a professional sportswoman first, a royal second.
From the mirror.co.uk
Becoming the top-paid sportswoman in prize money won't change that, she said.
From the bloomberg.com
He said his Interior secretary probably would be a sportsman or sportswoman.
From the fresnobee.com
Sportswoman Lucille Cameron had been an object of Jack's desire before Etta.
From the post-gazette.com
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Sport: someone who engages in sports
A sportsperson (gendered as sportsman or sportswoman) or athlete is a person trained to compete in a sport involving physical strength, speed or endurance. Sportspeople may be professional or amateur.
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