They're proficient in sports

I believe the answer is:

athletes

(Other definitions for athletes that I've seen before include "Track and field sportsmen" , "Sporty types" , "They train to compete in sports" , "Oddly, the least of it is they're very fit" , "They engage in physical exercises and sports" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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