Although still amateur sportsmen the Cork senior hurling team were treated as professional athletes.

I knew him by sight, a well-known amateur sportsman, a "gentleman" referee.

An example would be "an amateur sportsman who practices without the guidance of an expert.

Since his family had money, he was able to pursue this interest as an amateur sportsman.

This could possibly be the first occasion in which the differences between professional and amateur sportsmen came into the public arena.

Although still amateur sportsmen the Cork senior hurling team were treated to all the trappings of professional athletes.

The Olympics was the elite competition for track and field, and only amateur sportsmen could compete.

Yesterday's racers were amateur sportsmen and women, pioneers who looked the part.

Clubs and competitions were established for amateur sportsmen to meet on the Seine.

Like most amateur sportsmen, my attitude to injury depends on the sport I am undertaking.