athlete is a noun, athletic is an adjective, athletics is a noun:The Olympic athletes came from all over the world.
What type of adjective is athletic?
athletic. / (æθˈlɛtɪk) / adjective. physically fit or strong; muscular or active. of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics.
Is athletic an adjective or adverb?
ATHLETIC (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.