: athletic ability : the combination of qualities (such as speed, strength, and agility) that are characteristic of an athlete
These days they do standing backflips and other moves that require a high degree of athleticism—and endless practice.—Cathy Booth Thomas
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The length and athleticism make Carr the type of rookie who could make an immediate impact on defense, Lakers summer league coach Ty Abbott said.—Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026 The Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026 Willis has an experience and athleticism edge, and will likely open up an element of the offense Miami has rarely had because of his scrambling skills.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026 So scoring is up, athleticism is up, prior era stars would still be valuable today, small ball doesn't lead to more runs and baseball is not losing fans, but gaining them.—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
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