Joe Louis was an American professional boxer, known as the 'Brown Bomber,' who reigned as the world heavyweight champion for a record-breaking 11 years.
Rocky Marciano was a legendary American professional boxer who retired undefeated as the World Heavyweight Champion.
Floyd Patterson was an accomplished American boxing champion known for his remarkable career and Olympic gold medal win in 1952.
Willie Pep was an American professional boxer, a two-weight world champion, known for his unparalleled speed, agility and defensive skills in the ring.
Archie Moore was a legendary American professional boxer and world light heavyweight champion, known for his exceptional knockout power and longevity in the ring.
Max Schmeling was a German professional boxer who became a world heavyweight champion and later worked as a boxing commentator and businessman.
Jake LaMotta was a former American professional boxer, known as "The Raging Bull," who held the world middleweight title and inspired the Oscar-winning film of the same name.
Pieter van den Hoogenband was a Dutch swimmer who dominated the sport in the late 90s and early 2000s, earning three Olympic golds and setting multiple world records.
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.
Andy Irons was an iconic Hawaiian surfer, three-time world champion, and a revolutionary figure in the world of professional surfing.
Steven Redgrave is a legendary British rower who won gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games, cementing his status as one of the greatest athletes in history.
Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian racing driver who became a legend in Formula One, known for his aggressive driving style and unparalleled car control.
Jochen Rindt, an Austrian Formula One racing driver, tragically became the only posthumous F1 World Champion in 1970, leaving an indelible mark on the motorsport world.
Graham Hill was a British racing driver and team owner who achieved the rare 'Triple Crown' of motorsport, winning the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Niki Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver, three-time F1 World Champion, and successful entrepreneur in the aviation industry.