This dimension places an athlete in the years they were actually competing. Wikipedia notes Pele "began playing for the Brazilian club Santos at age 15" and continued until "after retiring in 1977," a career spanning more than two decades. Browsing by active era sets an athlete alongside the rivals who were competing during the same period.
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Era of Origin Defining CharacteristicA combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat. 1 Active Era
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Combat sport
WikipediaCombat sport, History section, boxing sentence
Boxing contests date back to ancient Sumer in the 3rd millennium BCE and ancient Egypt circa 1350 BCE.
Combat sport, lead section
A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of athletes are grouped under this Combat Sports category?
Boxers, wrestlers, judoka, taekwondo competitors and other martial artists who compete through direct physical contact.
This subcategory groups athletes who competed directly against a single opponent through striking, grappling or throwing under a codified rule set, such as boxers, wrestlers, judoka, taekwondo competitors and other martial artists. Athletes whose sport does not involve direct physical contact to score are excluded.