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Is a Soviet-born, Russian sprint canoer who competed from 1989 to 2004. Competing in four Summer Oly

Is a Soviet-born, Russian sprint canoer who competed from 1989 to 2004. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won a bronze in the K-4 1000 m event at Atlanta in 1996.

Is a Uzbek sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1990s. Competing for the Unified Team, he

Is a Uzbek sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1990s. Competing for the Unified Team, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 1000 m event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Four years later in Atlanta, Kireyev was eliminated in t

Is a boxer from the Soviet Union.

Is a boxer from the Soviet Union.

Was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He was born in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast

Was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He was born in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast. Her personal best throw is 71.45 metres, achieved in May 2005 in Marietta.

Is a Soviet-born American chess Grandmaster.He won the 1971 Moscow championship after a play-off. He

Is a Soviet-born American chess Grandmaster.He won the 1971 Moscow championship after a play-off. He finished equal first at Moscow 1970, first at Cienfuegos 1972, first at Novi Sad 1972, first at Novi Sad 1973 and equal first at Grand Manan 1984.

Is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Champion. He was undisputed World Champion from 1975

Is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Champion. He was undisputed World Champion from 1975 to 1985, repeatedly challenged to regain the title from 1986 to 1990, then was FIDE World Champion from 1993 to 1999.

Was a Russian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Russian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired Greek-Russian professional basketball player.He played with Olympiacos BC from 1996 to

Is a retired Greek-Russian professional basketball player.He played with Olympiacos BC from 1996 to 1998. He won the coveted Triple Crown in Basketball championship with Olympiacos by winning the Greek Championship, the Greek Cup, and the Euroleague champ

A Thai footballer. He currently plays for Thailand Premier League side Krung Thai Bank FC.

A Thai footballer. He currently plays for Thailand Premier League side Krung Thai Bank FC.

Is a Cuban judoka.

Is a Cuban judoka.

Is a retired professional German tennis player. Barna turned professional in 1992 and retired in 200

Is a retired professional German tennis player. Barna turned professional in 1992 and retired in 2005. On April 12, 2004, Barna reached her highest singles ranking: World Number 46. Her highest doubles ranking came on on April 21, 1997, when she became World Number 119. In her career, she has won $US 746,387. She currently resides in Nuremberg, Germany.

Is an association football player from Trinidad and Tobago who last played college soccer in the Uni

Is an association football player from Trinidad and Tobago who last played college soccer in the United States for the Southern Connecticut State University. He has also played international football for the Trinidad and Tobago, earning four caps in 2008.

Is a Latvian women's basketball player with the Latvia women's national basketball team. She compete

Is a Latvian women's basketball player with the Latvia women's national basketball team. She competed with the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she scored 3 points in 5 games.

Is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Sunshine Stars F.C.. On October 10, 2004 the Nigeri

Is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Sunshine Stars F.C.. On October 10, 2004 the Nigerian defensive player stated that he wished to leave Beitar Jerusalem and return to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ndala spoke to John Paintsil, his former teammate on Maccabi Tel Aviv, about looking into the possibility of returning to the team. Ndala transferred to Beitar in September 2004, giving two penalty kicks to Bnei Yehuda and a goal to Petah Tikva in the Gamblers' Cup. During his time at Beitar Jerusalem he was also the subject of insults from some Beitar fans who chanted racist slogans against him. Ibrahim presented his country Nigeria at 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Trinidad and Tobago

Is a Spanish slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. Elosegui also finished fourth in t

Is a Spanish slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. Elosegui also finished fourth in the C-1 event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

A Basque footballer who is coach of Real Zaragoza.Garitano began his career at Athletic Bilbao and e

A Basque footballer who is coach of Real Zaragoza.Garitano began his career at Athletic Bilbao and established himself as a skilful left-footed attacking midfielder. He moved to Real Zaragoza in 1996 and played there until his retirement in 2002.Since then, he has moved into coaching the youth teams of Real Zaragoza and has recently been appointed coach of the club, succeeding Víctor Fernández.

A Spanish/Basque football player who plays for Athletic Bilbao. He is a defender.Murillo made his de

A Spanish/Basque football player who plays for Athletic Bilbao. He is a defender.Murillo made his debut for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on November 24, 2001 in a 2-1 away win at FC Barcelona.

Is a retired ice hockey center that has played with the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey Lea

Is a retired ice hockey center that has played with the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League and many seasons in the Elitserien.

Was a New Zealand cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played for Wellington where he was bor

Was a New Zealand cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played for Wellington where he was born. Wiren made two first-class appearances for the team, during the 1945-46 season. In the four innings in which he batted, he scored a total of 100 runs, i

A Swedish football forward. He has played 27 international matches for the Swedish national team, an

A Swedish football forward. He has played 27 international matches for the Swedish national team, and was a squad player for the Euro 2000 and Euro 2004. He also participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.He played for Svenstorps IF as a child, but joined Malmö FF in 1990. He gradually became a star in the Swedish league, and was bought by English Premier League outfit Blackburn Rovers. There, he played four matches. He went on to play in Denmark and Portugal, and returned to Malmö FF in July 2005.

Is a professional Norwegian cross-country skier who has won both Olympic and World Championship gold

Is a professional Norwegian cross-country skier who has won both Olympic and World Championship gold medals. He lives in Oslo. Aukland also used to compete in athletics, and is a former national champion in 5000 meters (1995) and 10,000 metres (1996 and 1

Is a Norwegian professional ice hockey player. Prior to the 2008/09 season he signed with Färjestad

Is a Norwegian professional ice hockey player. Prior to the 2008/09 season he signed with Färjestad of the Swedish Elitserien.

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently is playing at F.C. Copenhagen's reserve te

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently is playing at F.C. Copenhagen's reserve team.

Is a retired Swedish ice hockey player.

Is a retired Swedish ice hockey player.

Is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for Luleå HF in Swedish Elitserien. He spent ten s

Is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for Luleå HF in Swedish Elitserien. He spent ten seasons with his hometown team between 1993 and 2003. He spent one season in the SM-liiga in Finland for Jokerit before returning to Sweden, playing for Söde