der Spitzensportler
Translation
top athlete, elite athlete, professional athlete
Examples
Nur Spitzensportler nehmen an Olympia teil.
Only top athletes participate in the Olympics.
Er trainiert hart wie ein Spitzensportler.
He trains hard like a top athlete.
Grammar Patterns
as a top athlete As a top athlete, you have to train a lot.
Similar Words
Profiathlet (pro athlete), Leistungssportler (competitive athlete), Athlet (athlete)
Etymology
From 'Spitze' (top, peak) + 'Sportler' (athlete). Literally a 'top athlete'.
Memory Tips
Picture an athlete ('Sportler') standing at the peak ('Spitze') of a winner's podium.