Award for athletic excellence Crossword Clue

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Award for athletic excellence Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. catch sight of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EXCELLENCE (noun)
1. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
2. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
ATHLETIC (adjective)
1. vigorously active
2. having a sturdy and well proportioned body

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