Olympian/əˈlɪmpiən/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Sporting Event Use 'olympian' when referring to participants of summer or winter Olympic Games. She trained for years to become an Olympian. Pro Tip 2/2Prestigious Title 'Olympian' implies achieving a high level of skill, as the Olympics are elite sports competitions. Becoming an Olympian is his ultimate dream.