| The American Athlete | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Byron Allen |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 23 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Camera setup | Digital; Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Entertainment Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | First-run syndication |
| Release | June 1, 1996 – present |
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