Competition links an athlete to the specific tournament where they actually made their name. Wikipedia notes Pele "won three FIFA World Cup titles - in 1958, 1962, and 1970 - becoming the only player to do so." This dimension gathers every athlete who competed in the same named competition.
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Defining CharacteristicWinter sports or winter activities are competitive sports or non-competitive recreational activities which are played on snow or ice. 1 Competition
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1. Wikipedia: Winter sport
WikipediaWinter sport, Introduction sectionQuote, Winter sport, Introduction section
Winter sports or winter activities are competitive sports or non-competitive recreational activities which are played on snow or ice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are figure skaters grouped under this Winter Sports athlete category?
No. Figure and speed skaters are grouped under Ice Skating Sports, since this category is reserved for snow-surface skiers.
This subcategory groups athletes who competed in alpine or Nordic skiing, the snow-surface skiing disciplines. Ice-surface winter sport athletes are excluded: ice hockey players are grouped under Hockey Codes, and figure and speed skaters are grouped under Ice Skating Sports.