“He was named Athlete of the Century by the I.O.C.” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PELE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “He was named Athlete of the Century by the I.O.C.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2025, where it runs at 16 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.