1.
swimmer; competitive swimmer
An athlete who competes in swimming events, typically referring to someone who swims competitively at a club, school, or professional level.
彼は優秀な水泳選手だ。
He is an outstanding competitive swimmer.
水泳選手は毎日早朝から練習する。
Competitive swimmers practice from early morning every day.
日本の水泳選手はオリンピックで数多くのメダルを獲得してきた。
Japanese competitive swimmers have won numerous medals at the Olympics.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- トップ水泳選手: top competitive swimmer
- 水泳選手として活躍する: to be active as a competitive swimmer
- 元水泳選手: former competitive swimmer
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 競泳選手: competitive swimmer (specifically in pool racing)
- 水泳部員: swimming club member