Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was one of the last surviving local-born members of the “Stonewall Gang” who frequented Waikiki

Was one of the last surviving local-born members of the “Stonewall Gang” who frequented Waikiki Beach during the early 1900s. He would gather surgeonfish, sea urchins, seaweed and young coconuts for Queen Liliuokalani when she came to visit his grandmothe

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is a German diver who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1932

Is a German diver who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished fifth in the 3 metre springboard event.

Was a Finnish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 competed in both the Men's Pla

Was a Finnish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 competed in both the Men's Platform and Men's Plain High events.

Is a British former competitive diver. He was hyperactive as a child and his parents were advised to

Is a British former competitive diver. He was hyperactive as a child and his parents were advised to channel his energies and enthusiasm into sport. He was a swimmer and gymnast from the age of two and only took up competitive diving when he was eight. By

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was the last captain of the SS United States, the largest ocean liner ever built in the United State

Was the last captain of the SS United States, the largest ocean liner ever built in the United States and the fastest ocean liner in history. Alexanderson also served as Commodore of the United States Lines fleet. In 1938 he volunteered for active duty in

Is a diver from the United States and Olympic champion. She represented the USA at the 1964 Summer O

Is a diver from the United States and Olympic champion. She represented the USA at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she received a gold medal in Platform Diving. Lesley performed with the 1968 Olympic diving team as well.

Is an American-born yachtswoman who competed for New Zealand at two Olympic Games and won a silver m

Is an American-born yachtswoman who competed for New Zealand at two Olympic Games and won a silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Egnot teamed with Jan Shearer in the women's 470 class and finished second behind the Spanish crew.

Is a Polish mountaineer, geodesist, financier, and entrepreneur. He was born in Pruszków, Poland on

Is a Polish mountaineer, geodesist, financier, and entrepreneur. He was born in Pruszków, Poland on November 14, 1951. He is best known for making the first winter ascent of Mount Everest together with Krzysztof Wielicki in 1980 which established the winter ascent record of 8,848 meters. He was also the first Polish climber to complete the Seven Summits and a number of other prestigious climbs.

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 15 mission. Dyomin gained a doctoral degree in engineer

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 15 mission. Dyomin gained a doctoral degree in engineering from the Soviet Air Force Engineering Academy and the rank of Colonel in the Soviet Air Force.

Was born August 9th, 1984. Lexi is known for being an American professional surfer. In 2004, Lexi be

Was born August 9th, 1984. Lexi is known for being an American professional surfer. In 2004, Lexi became a Professional Surfer and has been ranked on the Association of Surfing Professionals Tour since that time. Lexi Vonderlieth was born and raised in Ma

Is a retired male diver from PR China.

Is a retired male diver from PR China.

Is a male Chinese sports sailor. He competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a male Chinese sports sailor. He competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a female Chinese sports sailor. She competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a female Chinese sports sailor. She competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving. He competed for Team China in Diving at the 2008 Summer

Is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving. He competed for Team China in Diving at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Is a veteran Australian mountain climber and author.Hall is the author of White Limbo, the story of

Is a veteran Australian mountain climber and author.Hall is the author of White Limbo, the story of the first Australian team to climb Mount Everest, and Douglas Mawson, the Life of an Explorer. Hall was part of Australia's first attempt to climb to the t

Is a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where she won gold meda

Is a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where she won gold medal in the Europe Class. She obtained silver medals in the World Championships in 1988 and 1989. In the 1991 European Championships she won gold medal, and a

Is the maiden name for Linda Tiger, an American platform diver who represented the United States at

Is the maiden name for Linda Tiger, an American platform diver who represented the United States at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Was a French climber who made many first ascents, including Makalu in the Himalaya (with Jean Couzy

Was a French climber who made many first ascents, including Makalu in the Himalaya (with Jean Couzy on 15 May 1955) and Cerro Fitzroy in the Patagonian Andes (with Guido Magnone in 1952).A climbing guide and ski instructor, Terray was active in mountain c

Is a four-time world surfing champion from the United States. She won four titles in a row from 1994

Is a four-time world surfing champion from the United States. She won four titles in a row from 1994 to 1997. She won the US amateur surfing title in 1985 and turned professional the following year. From 1994 to 1997 she won successive women's world title

Is an American rock climber. She is known for her bouldering, competition wins, and ascents of grits

Is an American rock climber. She is known for her bouldering, competition wins, and ascents of gritstone routes. She was first introduced to climbing while studying for her geology degree.[1] In her early climbing years she aspired to every kind of climbi

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

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

Is a Chinese pilot selected as part of the Shenzhou program. A fighter pilot in the People's Liberat

Is a Chinese pilot selected as part of the Shenzhou program. A fighter pilot in the People's Liberation Army Air Force, he was selected to be an CNSA member in 1998.

Was a Dutch-born Russian admiral who commanded a squadron of the Imperial Russian Navy in the Battle

Was a Dutch-born Russian admiral who commanded a squadron of the Imperial Russian Navy in the Battle of Navarino (1827).Van Heiden joined the Dutch Navy at the age of nine, and was promoted to Lieutenant-at-sea at sixteen. He made several journeys to the Dutch overseas territories during his six years in active duty. He remained a faithful Orangeist and accompanied stadtholder William V on his flight from Scheveningen to England.