Please answer the following 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. Timothy Ward -  Timothy 'Tim' William Ward (born 28 October 1968) is a former English cricketer. Ward was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born in Paignton Devon.Ward made his debut for Devon in the 1987 Minor Counties Championship against Dorset. From 1987 to 1997 he represented the county in 37 Championship matches the last of which came against Herefordshire. He made his MCCA Knockout Trophy debut for the county in 1987 against Dorset.
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Athlete