This is the 17062nd most frequent Russian word.
спортсменку
The Russian word "спортсменку" translates to "sportswoman" or "female athlete" in English.
In this sentence, 'спортсменку' is used as a direct object referring to a female athlete seen at the stadium.
Я видел спортсменку на стадионе.
I saw the sportswoman at the stadium.
Here, 'спортсменку' is used in the accusative case as part of a predicate nominative to describe my sister.
Моя сестра — талантливую спортсменку.
My sister is a talented sportswoman.
In this example, 'спортсменку' functions as the direct object of the verb 'похвалил' indicating the person being praised.