Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who has captained Real Madrid and the national team, winning numerous individual awards including the 2018 Ballon d'Or.
Olivier Giroud is a French professional footballer who has made a name for himself as a prolific striker, playing for clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as the French national team.
Hugo Lloris is a French professional footballer who serves as the captain of both the French national team and Tottenham Hotspur, known for his exceptional goalkeeping skills and leadership.
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter, overcoming childhood polio to become the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
Maurice Richard was a Canadian professional wrestler known as "Mad Dog" Vachon, famous for his aggressive in-ring style and iconic signature move, the Piledriver.
Bob Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, known for his world record long jump of 8.90 meters at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, a record that stood for 23 years.
Marion Jones is an American former track and field athlete, notable for her outstanding achievements in sprinting and winning five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Helen Wills Moody, a pioneering American tennis player, dominated the sport in the early 20th century, winning 31 Grand Slam titles and leaving an indelible mark on women's tennis history.
Suzanne Lenglen was a French tennis champion who dominated women's singles in the early 20th century, capturing 31 major titles.
Maureen Connolly was a trailblazing American tennis player who became the first woman to win all four Grand Slam titles in a calendar year.
Stefan Edberg is a former Swedish professional tennis player, six-time Grand Slam champion, and renowned sportsman known for his aggressive serve-and-volley style.
Janet Evans is a former American competitive swimmer who won four Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records during her illustrious career.
Matt Biondi is an American retired competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, renowned for his exceptional speed and dominance in the pool.
Michael Phelps is an American retired swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a record 28 medals.
Ryan Lochte is an American competitive swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist who has made a significant impact on the sport.
Amanda Beard is an American swimmer, seven-time Olympic medalist, and world-record holder in breaststroke events.
Viv Richards is a legendary West Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and iconic dreadlocks, who dominated the sport in the late 20th century.
Hayley Wickenheiser is a Canadian former ice hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, who also served as a medical doctor during her career.
Marilyn Bell was a Canadian long-distance swimmer who made history by becoming the first person to swim across Lake Ontario in 1954.
Helene Mayer was a German-American fencer and Olympic medalist who made a significant impact on the sport during the early 20th century.
Rudy Hartono is an Indonesian badminton legend, considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, with numerous world championships and Olympic gold medals to his name.
Sandra Schmirler was a Canadian curler who dominated the sport, winning three World Championships and two Olympic gold medals.
Mary Switzer was an American Olympic swimmer and social activist, who won a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and advocated for the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities.