sportovec znamená v angličtina

athlete [athletes]▼(person who actively participates in physical sports)
noun
[UK: ˈæθ.liːt] [US: ˈæθ.ˌlit]

sportsman [sportsmen]▼((male) athlete)
noun
[UK: ˈspɔːt.smən] [US: ˈspɔːrt.smən]

sportsperson▼(someone who plays sport, regardless of gender)
noun