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Another formative experience was competing at the ATP Next Gen Finals - for the world's best players aged under 20 - before he decided to forfeit his college status to turn professional.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"They didn't have UFC BJJ until last year so I was competing in tournaments and things," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

This is the part where I remind you Ilia Malinin is 21 years old, and was competing in his first Winter Games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

“As I get older and claim that I’m going to go to another Olympics, so many people step up and say, ‘There’s no way,’” said Baumgartner, who was competing in his fifth Winter Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

I was competing with hundreds of people, each trying to make a buck.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda