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free·style

(frē′stīl′)

a. A rapid swimming stroke consisting of alternating overarm strokes and a flutter kick; the crawl.

b. A swimming event or leg of an event in which the contestants may choose any stroke.

2. A competition, as in figure skating, skiing, or surfing, in which any maneuver or movement is allowed and competitors are judged on their artistic expression, acrobatic skill, and athleticism.

3. A style of wrestling in which all noninjurious holds or tactics are permitted.

free′style′ adv. & adj.

free′styl′er n.

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freestyler

(ˈfriːˌstaɪlə)

(General Sporting Terms) a person who specializes or competes in a freestyle sporting event

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Touching fourth at the turn, the freestyler let rip on the way back and overhauled the Russians in the final few metres to snatch bronze by a tenth of a second.

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Also, the three-time World and European champion in freestyle wrestling Haji Aliyev (65 kilograms) ranks 8th with 22 points and another Azerbaijani freestyler Sharif Sharifov (92 kilograms) ranks 11th with 20 points.

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For Ben Nuttall the answer was a life-changing one -- to become a football freestyler instead.

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The show featured a team of world class freestyler moto-x riders leaping through the air and antics from ramps to landers, while BMX bikers, skaters and scooters hurtled down a huge ramp to perform stunts so crazy they needed an airbag on the wall to slow them down after landing.

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Ben made a name for himself as a flamboyant freestyler by posting videos on the internet of his outrageous tricks, often performed on the streets of Birmingham.

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ISLAMABAD -- Iran freestyler grabbed bronze in Hungary World Champs.

Iran freestyler grabs bronze in Hungary World Champs

The Stockton disco event even featured a 'freestyler' demonstrating some amazing keepie-ups and ball skills.

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Vlad, 25, who is a programme engineer by day in Kiev and a freestyler by night, is delighted to be in Bahrain to showcase his juggling skills which he has been perfecting for more than a decade.

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There will also be a freestyler doing some cool tricks, too.

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Football freestyler Chris Draper was on hand to showcase his twists and flicks to a crowd of captivated youngsters.

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Other players for the match will include singer-songwriter Olly Murs, X-Factor winner turned Coronation Street star Shayne Ward and Steps star and boyhood Evertonian Lee Latchford-Evans, along with reality TV star Calum Best, F2 Freestyler Jeremy Lynch, TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent.