world's greatest athlete

The title 'world's greatest athlete' is often attributed to those who exhibit exceptional versatility and dominance in multiple sports, particularly in multi-event competitions like the decathlon and heptathlon.

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Definition

B2Athletics

(slang, informal)The Olympic champion in the men's decathlon or women's heptathlon.

Example

  • He was hailed as the world's greatest athlete after winning the decathlon gold medal.
  • She earned the title of world's greatest athlete by dominating the heptathlon.

B2General Sports

(informal)An individual recognized for exceptional skill and versatility across multiple sports or athletic disciplines.

Example

  • Many consider her the world's greatest athlete due to her success in both track and field and swimming.
  • His achievements in various sports have led some to call him the world's greatest athlete.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "world's greatest athlete":

gold medal