i mean i would still consider strongman competition to be athletes as well and idk if they put up much numbers for running or jumping
but by dictionary definition its a person who is proficient in sports, so really hes correct
ath·lete
/ˈaTH(ə)ˌlēt/
noun
a person who is proficient in
sports and other forms of physical exercise.[/U]
sport
/spôrt/
noun
1.
an activity involving
physical exertion and skil[/U]l in which an individual or team competes against another or others for
entertainment.
Thanks for playing.
As per my argument
All entertainment,especially that which is particularly unhealthy or takes a great amount of time doing unhealthy activities, should not qualify as a sport.
It would be evident that a "strong man" would easily be capable participating by definition,