Question: Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. Mark Bailey (footballer) -  Mark Bailey (born 12 August 1976 in Stoke-on-Trent) is a former professional football defender who played in the Football League for Rochdale Lincoln City and Macclesfield Town. He is the son of the former Port Vale player Terry Bailey.
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Athlete