Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter T

Is a French songwriter and performer in the group Gwayav' and is ten times a surfer winner in Guadel

Is a French songwriter and performer in the group Gwayav' and is ten times a surfer winner in Guadeloupe. He is primarily known for his French hit "Lady Melody", which was number-one for four weeks. In 2002, he formed the group Gwayav' with four of his fr

Was an English doctor, explorer and mountaineer, most famous for being the first person to climb a s

Was an English doctor, explorer and mountaineer, most famous for being the first person to climb a summit of over 7,000 meters in elevation, Trisul, in the Indian Himalaya in 1907. He also made important explorations and climbs in Tibet, Nepal, the Karako

Is a California rock climber with many first and first free ascents primarily in the western United

Is a California rock climber with many first and first free ascents primarily in the western United States. He is noted for pushing standards using a purist, free-climbing style.He began climbing in the early 1960s with partners Bud (later Ivan) Couch and

Is an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the 470 Class with Mark Turnbul

Is an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the 470 Class with Mark Turnbull at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

Was a Scottish climber, mountaineer and writer. Although he was a leading Scottish climber of his da

Was a Scottish climber, mountaineer and writer. Although he was a leading Scottish climber of his day, particularly excelling on winter routes, he his probably best known for his humorous writings about climbing, many of which were published posthumously

Is an Australian sailor from the Central Coast of New South Wales. 2008 - Ranked number one in the L

Is an Australian sailor from the Central Coast of New South Wales. 2008 - Ranked number one in the Laser dinghy class prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics Laser competition but finished 23rd overall.

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished sixth in the 3 met

Is a Japanese diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished sixth in the 3 metre springboard event as well as sixth in the 10 metre platform competition.

Is an Italian diver. He also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2008 Olympic Games.

Is an Italian diver. He also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2008 Olympic Games.

Is an American rock climber. He is married to prominent American rock climber Beth Rodden.Caldwell i

Is an American rock climber. He is married to prominent American rock climber Beth Rodden.Caldwell is accomplished in several types of climbing, including sport climbing, hard traditional climbing, big-wall speed climbing and big-wall free climbing. He ma

Was a German mountain climber of the early 20th century who died in tragic circumstances in 1936 as

Was a German mountain climber of the early 20th century who died in tragic circumstances in 1936 as one of the four-man team making the second attempt to scale the North Face of the Eiger.In ascent his companion Willy Angerer was hurt from falling rocks.

Is a British diver.

Is a British diver.

Is retired sailor and a politician from Estonia, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics, s

Is retired sailor and a politician from Estonia, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He did so with his twin brother Tõnu Tõniste. He is a member of the Estonian Parliament.

Is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He was born in Oslo. He received a silver medal in the 6

Is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He was born in Oslo. He received a silver medal in the 6 metre class with the boat Elisabeth X at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, together with Johan Ferner, Erik Heiberg, Finn Ferner and Carl Mortensen.

Is one of the most well known Brazilian sailors, renowned in international competitions. A descendan

Is one of the most well known Brazilian sailors, renowned in international competitions. A descendant of Danes, he was taken sailing by his grandfather at five years old on the sailboat Aileen, of the extinct 6 meter class, which was the boat used by the

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920, 1928, 1932, 1936 and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920, 1928, 1932, 1936 and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Is a Norwegian adventurer and motivational speaker involved in expeditions and extreme skiing. On Ma

Is a Norwegian adventurer and motivational speaker involved in expeditions and extreme skiing. On May 16, 2006 he made the first ski descent of Mount Everest North Face by the Norton Couloir.Tormod Granheim, his Swedish partner Tomas Olsson and photograph

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, and in t

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Nacka and died in Lidingö.

Is a British diver. 2004 - She competed in the 3 metre springboard at the 2004 Summer Olympics in At

Is a British diver. 2004 - She competed in the 3 metre springboard at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens finishing 26th.

Is a retired Zimbabwean springboard diver. She is a Commonwealth silver medallist and competed at th

Is a retired Zimbabwean springboard diver. She is a Commonwealth silver medallist and competed at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics. She attended Arizona State University as an undergraduate. She was PAC-10 Champion in 1987 in both the 1m and 3m springboard, and

Is a British sailor. In 1990 she skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the Worl

Is a British sailor. In 1990 she skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy and was awarded the Order of the British Empire. She is single, and has

Is a former Australian professional surf lifesaver. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Hendy

Is a former Australian professional surf lifesaver. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Hendy dominated Ironman (surf lifesaving) races, winning the Australian Championship 6 times and coming second on 3 occasions. He also won the Uncle Toby's Supe

Was a hero of the Indo-Pakistani war. He was honoured with a number of medals including the Vir Chak

Was a hero of the Indo-Pakistani war. He was honoured with a number of medals including the Vir Chakra and the Vayu Sena Medal.[1][2] He had an elder brother, Denzil, who was also honoured for his service in the Indian Air Force. Both brothers have a Vir Chakra for the same feat of shooting down a Sabre jet. This is the first time two brothers have received Vir Chakras for the same reason.[1]

Is an Olympic diver from California. Dumais represented the United States in the 2000 Olympic Games,

Is an Olympic diver from California. Dumais represented the United States in the 2000 Olympic Games, 2004 Olympic Games, and 2008 Olympic Games. He attended the University of Texas at Austin.

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

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