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by cperciva 3904 days ago
O-1: Typically I would think of athletes/entertainers, in the US for competition/show/tour/etc

No, athletes and entertainers are covered by the P-* visas:

P-1A Internationally recognized athletes.

P-1B Internationally recognized entertainers or members of internationally recognized entertainment groups.

P-2 Individual performer or part of a group entering to perform under a reciprocal exchange program.

P-3 Artists or entertainers, either an individual or group, to perform, teach, or coach under a program that is culturally unique.