der Breitensportler
Translation
amateur athlete, recreational athlete
Examples
Der Marathon ist für Breitensportler und Profis.
The marathon is for amateur athletes and professionals.
Grammar Patterns
((für j-n)) sein to be for sb. The marathon is for amateur athletes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amateursportler, Hobbysportler; Antonyms: Profisportler, Leistungssportler
Etymology
From 'Breitensport' (mass sports), which is 'breit' (broad) + 'Sport'. The '-ler' suffix denotes a person.
Memory Tips
A 'Breitensportler' is an athlete from the 'breit' (broad) public, not an elite professional.