die Leichtathletinnen
Translation
female track and field athletes
Examples
Die Leichtathletinnen trainieren für die Olympiade.
The female track and field athletes are training for the Olympics.
Grammar Patterns
Noun as subject The Leichtathletinnen win a medal.
Similar Words
Sportlerinnen (female sports players)
Etymology
From 'leicht' (light) + 'Athletinnen' (female athletes). It refers to 'light' sports like running and jumping, as opposed to 'heavy' athletics like wrestling.
Memory Tips
Think of 'light' (leicht) movements performed by female 'athletes' (Athletinnen).