A mathlete is a person who competes in mathematics competitions at any level or any age.
Top Mathletes from MATHCOUNTS often go on to compete in the AIME, USAMO, and ARML competitions in the United States.
Participants in World Math Day also are commonly referred to as mathletes.
Some coaches suggest seeking research internships or grants, many of which are funded by the National Science Foundation.
At higher levels, mathletes can obtain funding from host institutions to work on summer research projects.