Given the 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.
The answer is:
Athlete