Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a professional climber of British origin. She also lived in Australia and the United States.She

Was a professional climber of British origin. She also lived in Australia and the United States.She studied medicine at the University of Bristol and later specialized in high altitude medicine. At age 25 she climbed Denali, the highest mountain in North

Is an Olympic medal-winning dinghy sailor from Lithuania. Volungeviciute competed in the Olympic deb

Is an Olympic medal-winning dinghy sailor from Lithuania. Volungeviciute competed in the Olympic debut series for the women's single-handed dinghy class, the Laser Radial, in 2008.

Was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and in

Was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Is an Italian sailor who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He was the helmsman of th

Is an Italian sailor who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He was the helmsman of the Galatea II and, with partners Carlo Spirito and Antonio Carattino, placed 9th out of 17 in the Dragon Class event. He was born in Varazze, Savona and is

Is a Russian diver. Competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olymp

Is a Russian diver. Competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Is an Australian sailor from Bendigo, Victoria. He and skipper Darren Bundock are the 2007 world cha

Is an Australian sailor from Bendigo, Victoria. He and skipper Darren Bundock are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008 Summer Olympics. However, they were beaten by the Spanish team and won s

Was a Swiss mountaineer, Notary public and draughtsman.Studer was the son of Sigmund Gottlieb Studer

Was a Swiss mountaineer, Notary public and draughtsman.Studer was the son of Sigmund Gottlieb Studer. After the death of his father, the Studer family moved to Berne, where Studer was secretary to the cantonal justice and police department, later becoming

Was a German diver who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a German diver who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and 1908 Summer Olympics.

Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards in reference to his physique and way of "charging" down the face

Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards in reference to his physique and way of "charging" down the face of a wave, is an American pioneer of big wave surfing and is also acknowledged as a prominent longboard shaper. Noll was a member of a US lifeguard team t

Was a fisherman and the first mate of the Pilar - the boat belonging to the American writer Ernest H

Was a fisherman and the first mate of the Pilar - the boat belonging to the American writer Ernest Hemingway. In 1938, Fuentes replaced the Pilar's original first mate, Carlos Gutierrez, after Hemingway's mistress, Jane Mason, hired him away to be the fir

Is an American Olympic diver and author.He received the James E. Sullivan Award from the Amateur Ath

Is an American Olympic diver and author.He received the James E. Sullivan Award from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in 1984 as the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.At sixteen Louganis took part in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montrea

Was a United States Marine Corps officer who was an American fighter ace during World War II. For hi

Was a United States Marine Corps officer who was an American fighter ace during World War II. For his heroic actions, he was awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. Boyington flew initially with the American Volunteer Group ("The Flying Tigers

Is an American voice and film actor. He is also a singer, musician, composer, and professional surfe

Is an American voice and film actor. He is also a singer, musician, composer, and professional surfer. Cipes was born in Coral Springs, Florida, the son of Robin (née Mrasek) and Geoff Cipes. Cipes was ranked #3 Junior Professional Surfer in the U.S. in 1

Is a professional yacht racer and an American piano artist who tours nationally. Hillman was born in

Is a professional yacht racer and an American piano artist who tours nationally. Hillman was born in Poulsbo Washington on August 29, 1977. He is currently training with the US Olympic Hopefuls in the Star class. Gregory can be seen training with the Unit

Is a French sailor and Olympic athlete who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a French sailor and Olympic athlete who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish b

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat R. S. Y. C., which finished fifth in the 8 metre class competition.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 191

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the plain high diving competition.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 190

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 10 metre platform event.

Was the first CO of the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron, which he led in the "Dam Busters" raid (Oper

Was the first CO of the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron, which he led in the "Dam Busters" raid (Operation Chastise) in 1943, resulting in the destruction of two large dams in the Ruhr area. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and died later in the war.

Is a British climber and writer.Moffat was a free spirit who loved and lived the Bohemian lifestyle

Is a British climber and writer.Moffat was a free spirit who loved and lived the Bohemian lifestyle through the forties, fifties and sixties, making a living from climbing, and becoming the first female British guide. She described her life in her classic