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Old 05-29-2005, 07:58 PM  
Thomas N
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Originally Posted by BusterPorn
athlete - A person possessing the natural or acquired traits, such as strength, agility, and endurance, that are necessary for physical exercise or sports, especially those performed in competitive contexts.

Seems to me like a race car driver has a natural or aquired trait, is pretty agile, can withstand endurance and races in a competitive context.
A really good computer programmer could fit your requirements for the definition of an athlete. Write code good enough and for long enough hours, and you are an "athlete".
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