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Champion

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champion
(formerly) a warrior or knight who did battle for another, esp a king or queen, to defend their rights or honour
Champion 

an athlete or team victorious in an official championship. The word is also applied by analogy to those who place first in a number of different sports events or in combined events, for example, in the Olympic Games and Spartakiads.
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"No one," replied the Champion in a gloomy voice; "these strangers have captured me.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
"O Lord of Hosts," cried a voice among the crowd, "provide a Champion for thy people
From Twice Told Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
Our Champion told me that when he shouted his battle-cry the creatures shuddered and drew back, hesitating to continue the combat.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
 
 
 
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