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Reading Athlete
Noun
- Individual who excels in both academics and sports.
- Athlete who uses reading as a tool for personal growth, performance enhancement, and mental development.
- An intellectual pursuits alongside physical training, often integrating books, articles, or other educational resources into their routine to improve empathy, critical thinking, strategy, and overall well-being.
"As a reading athlete, Quade balanced his rigorous athletic training with a passion for literature, often reading about sports psychology and tactics to improve understanding of the game while developing a total wellness leadership strategy for his team."
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