Sugar Ray Leonard

I was not athletically inclined. I was very quiet, introverted, non-confrontational. My three older brothers were athletes - basketball, football - but I was kind of a momma's boy. Then one day, my brother Roger encouraged me to go to the boxing gym with him. I tried the gloves on, and it just felt so natural.

American Boxer

Charlotte Flair

The hard part for me was not the wrestling - it was showing emotion, telling a story, and being able to connect with fans. Coming out as Ric Flair's daughter and being called athletically gifted, it's hard to say, 'Hey, like me! You can relate to me!' It wasn't working, so I completely switched my character.

American Athlete

Robert Jarvik

I am, in fact, a medical doctor; I am a world expert in mechanical heart technology; and I am an athletically fit man who takes care of his own health through diet and exercise, including frequent five mile runs.

American Inventor

Joey Votto

I follow basketball. That was always one of my passions and enjoyed watching it. I appreciate how athletically gifted those guys are. Just never got into hockey.

Canadian Baseball Player

Johnny Mathis

I was really active athletically, definitely. I was a hurdler, a sprinter. I played basketball for years. I was a serious athlete.

American Musician

Julius Peppers

I didn't know I was different athletically for a long time. I thought everyone did the sort of things that I can do.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.

Jamila Woods

I don't sound like other people. My voice isn't as loud and can't do certain things athletically.

Myles Garrett

I feel I'm athletically superior to most of the guys I go against.

Zach LaVine

Let's just say the genes were there for me to excel athletically.

Use when describing someone’s impressive physical abilities, not just being active.

Physical Impression

Suits action scenes or descriptions where skills are visibly showcased.

Action Description

Implies a competitive or professional quality, rather than a casual activity.

Competitive Edge

Use to show a connection to sports without reference to physical actions.

Non-physical Context

Perfect for mentioning someone’s natural tendency or preference towards sports.

Athletically