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Discover LudwigThe phrase "athletes preparing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the actions or activities that athletes engage in as they get ready for a competition or event.
Example: "The athletes preparing for the marathon gathered at the starting line, focused and determined."
Alternatives: "athletes getting ready" or "athletes training".
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British athletes preparing to compete at the Games have been issued with guidance on dangers and prevention.
Foreign athletes preparing for the Games have long expressed concern that waterborne illnesses could thwart their Olympic dreams.
The cornerstone of the campaign is a television ad lasting a minute and 20 seconds and showing the mothers of young athletes preparing them for their day.
Among the ancient Greeks, athletes preparing for physical contests (e.g., the Olympic Games) disciplined their bodies by abstaining from various normal pleasures and by enduring difficult physical tests.
I was extremely disturbed to see how young athletes preparing for the world championships were upset and confused by the intrusion and demands of these journalists.
This is not unusual for athletes preparing for the Games, but only one of the women, Nancy Rios, is slated to represent the United States next summer.
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Many of them are preparing for the contest as athletes prepare for a sporting event.
"I think you've got to respect that athletes prepare for four years for this occasion.
Massage to help athletes prepare for and recover from sports activities.
It is also the opposite of how most elite athletes prepare for games.
Photograph: Marcelo del Pozo / Reuters 10.19am BST Athletes prepare before the start of the women's pole vault qualification.
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