sportsman, sportswoman

sportsman, sportswoman
noun (esp. BrE)
ADJECTIVE
famous
great, outstanding (BrE)

one of the greatest sportswomen this country has produced

all-round (BrE)
avid (AmE), keen

They are all keen sportsmen.

amateur, professional

Collocations dictionary. 2013.

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