bob mathias

Thân thiện

Bob Mathias won the Olympic decathlon in 1948.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific person's name: "Bob Mathias" refers to a United States athlete, specifically Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006), who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon.

Usage

• "Bob Mathias" is used as a proper noun to identify the individual athlete. It is typically used in biographical, historical, or sporting contexts.
• Example:
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Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent exceptional all-around athletic ability or achievement in multi-event sports.
  • Example: He has the versatility of a young Bob Mathias.

Variants and Related Words

• Robert Bruce Mathias: The athlete's full birth name.
• Mathias: The surname alone may be used in contexts where the individual is previously identified.

Synonyms

• Decathlon champion: Describes his primary athletic achievement.
• Olympic gold medalist: Describes his competitive success.

Related Phrases

• A Bob Mathias-type athlete: A phrase used to describe a versatile, multi-sport athlete.
  • Example: The coach is looking for a Bob Mathias-type athlete for the modern pentathlon team.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States athlete who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon (born in 1930)

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• Mathias
• Bob Mathias
• Robert Bruce Mathias