Gian / Brazil 
What athlete do you admire?
Hello, everyone. My name is Gian, and I'm from Brazil. My question right now is, what athlete do I admire?
I am not a big sports person. I had my periods in life that I was either watching soccer or now that I live in the United States, definitely watching more basketball. So definitely there were people that I was just like, "Wow, these people are very talented." In soccer, Ronaldinho Gaúcho. In basketball, my latest athlete was definitely Stephen Curry. I had the privilege to see Usain Bolt running as well. That guy is just incredible. Probably for the ones that are alive right now, I would say Usain Bolt. But if I have to choose one, it's definitely going to be Bruce Lee.
I said I'm not big into sports, but the only sport that I do and have practiced since I was very young is martial arts, and kung fu, and kickboxing. So I'm definitely into the martial arts aspect of it. Not the big fighting, UFC, super violent thing, but the more artistic, but impactful arts or martial arts. And Bruce Lee would definitely be one of my biggest admirations. Not only by his amazing technique and power but also the philosophy on life and all the wisdom he carries. So I guess he'd be my choice for the athlete that I admire the most. Alright, guys, hope to see you soon.
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periods in life
Meaning: Different times or stages in a person’s life.
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- I had periods in life when I traveled a lot.
- There are periods in life when you need to rest more.
privilege
Meaning: A special chance or benefit that not everyone gets.
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- I had the privilege to meet my favorite author.
- It’s a privilege to study at this university.
not big into
Meaning: Not very interested in or not liking something much.
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- I’m not big into video games.
- She’s not big into spicy food.
aspect
Meaning: A part or feature of something.
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- The safety aspect of the job is important.
- I like the creative aspect of this hobby.
martial arts
Meaning: Fighting sports or skills like karate, judo, or kung fu.
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- He has trained in martial arts for ten years.
- Martial arts help with discipline and fitness.
admirations
Meaning: Feelings of respect and liking for someone.
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- She has great admiration for her teacher.
- My admiration for him grew after I read his book.
philosophy
Meaning: Ideas or beliefs about life and how to live it.
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- His philosophy is to always stay positive.
- She follows a philosophy of simple living.
the wisdom he carries
Meaning: The knowledge and good judgment he has.
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- We can learn a lot from the wisdom he carries.
- The wisdom she carries comes from many years of experience.
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