Athletic labels are much more awards based...Olympic gold medalist, Heisman trophy winner, Super Bowl MVP.

Categories such as elite gymnast, all star, all American, or first round draft pick are closer to the term gifted because they are less specific but give you the general idea of the level of the athlete.

People don't cringe at elite gymnast because you quickly know this is someone on the top level and not taking tumbling at the rec center once a week.

But could you imagine if elite was used instead of profoundly gifted...I'll stick with PG.


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