The example of anecdote is:
As a young child, I remember loving the taste of popcorn when I went to the movie theater.
The anecdote is the oral stories which are of importance to the subject at hand. They add personal knowledge and experience to the subject. The above sentence tells about the story of popcorn that the speaker had. The story is a personal experience of the speaker. While the other sentences also contain some information about popcorn but they are facts and not personal experiences.
The operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate
During Aristotle's time, the characters of tragedy were typically of noble background, while comedy's characters could best be described as ordinary.
Answer:
This version is correct in my opinion: Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
Explanation:
All verbs are in the same tense which is present simple.