athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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Show off your athleticism in San Dimas Swim, bike and run through Bonelli Park for LA Tri-Series’ Spring Splash, the first of three events in 2024.
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Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The most interesting group on the Flying Squirrels’ roster, though, is in the outfield, where there will be no shortage of athleticism between Vaun Brown (No. 11 prospect), Grant McCray (No. 10 prospect) and Hunter Bishop (first round, 2019).
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Griffin, at 5-10 and 180 pounds, wasn’t the most consistent receiver in college, but his athleticism should play up in the return game, where KC could use a starter.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Mya, who inherited her athleticism from her father, has quickly become a rising star in the world of track and field, specializing in indoor shot put.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
His lack of power and athleticism is an issue in England, with the domestic league only becoming more reliant on such physical attributes.
—Liam Canning, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Jeremiah lauded the combination of size and athleticism from the 6-3 and 320-pound Powers-Johnson, who is a first-round prospect.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
On the field, the league’s focus is in finding ways to cut down on strikeouts — pitching to contact reduces the time of an at-bat; more balls in play means more action, and more flashes of the athleticism that lights up social media.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Parkour, which is performed on obstacle courses or even in dense urban areas, requires a combination of athleticism and rapid decision making.
—Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The most interesting group on the Flying Squirrels’ roster, though, is in the outfield, where there will be no shortage of athleticism between Vaun Brown (No. 11 prospect), Grant McCray (No. 10 prospect) and Hunter Bishop (first round, 2019).
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Griffin, at 5-10 and 180 pounds, wasn’t the most consistent receiver in college, but his athleticism should play up in the return game, where KC could use a starter.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Mya, who inherited her athleticism from her father, has quickly become a rising star in the world of track and field, specializing in indoor shot put.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
His lack of power and athleticism is an issue in England, with the domestic league only becoming more reliant on such physical attributes.
—Liam Canning, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Jeremiah lauded the combination of size and athleticism from the 6-3 and 320-pound Powers-Johnson, who is a first-round prospect.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
On the field, the league’s focus is in finding ways to cut down on strikeouts — pitching to contact reduces the time of an at-bat; more balls in play means more action, and more flashes of the athleticism that lights up social media.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Parkour, which is performed on obstacle courses or even in dense urban areas, requires a combination of athleticism and rapid decision making.
—Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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