I don't think the referees have anything to do with how an athlete prepares himself.
She said that an athlete can't prepare for the emotions of going into the arena for her first match in the Olympics.
Few professional athletes prepare themselves for their job as well as Rice.
Now, the actress and athlete are preparing for a new event in their lives: a baby!
Many athletes prepare themselves by watching videos of top players.
Like most other athletes preparing for these championships, the appeal for him is not to earn sympathy.
Many of them are preparing for the contest as athletes prepare for a sporting event.
Here in the Philippines, local athletes are preparing to qualify for the London 2012 Games.
Of course the athletes have been preparing for the Games, and their efforts should not be for nothing.
The facility opened in December 2009 aiming to help young athletes prepare for professional careers.