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Is a German football player, he plays for Arminia Bielefeld. He spent two seasons in the Bundesliga

Is a German football player, he plays for Arminia Bielefeld. He spent two seasons in the Bundesliga with FC Energie Cottbus and joined in 2008 to FC Erzgebirge Aue. After only season with FC Erzgebirge Aue signed on 25 June 2009 a contract with Arminia Bi

A German football defender. He plays for Hertha Berlin and the German national team.As of September

A German football defender. He plays for Hertha Berlin and the German national team.As of September 2008, the Hertha Berlin captain has represented his country on 61 occasions, his debut coming in the 2-2 draw against Bulgaria in Sofia, on August 21, 2002. On December 21, 2004 Friedrich captained Germany to a 5-1 friendly win over Thailand in Bangkok.He was included in the 23-man squad in 2006 World Cup, where Germany finished third. Friedrich started almost every game and was very instrumental in getting Germany to the Third Place match. He is a very versatile player, playing full back, center back, and occasionally a more midfield position. He was also called up to Germany's Euro 2008 squad.

Is an German long distance runner.

Is an German long distance runner.

Was Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the early 1930's.

Was Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the early 1930's.

Is a Danish sprint canoer who competed in early 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 4 x 500 m ev

Is a Danish sprint canoer who competed in early 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 4 x 500 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. Alemland also competed in the K-4 1000

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. Alemland also competed in the K-4 1000 m event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, but did not finish their semifinal round.

Is an Norwegian former speed skater and Olympic medalist.

Is an Norwegian former speed skater and Olympic medalist.

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1930s. He also competed in long-distance ru

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1930s. He also competed in long-distance running. At the Norwegian athletics championships he won silver medals in both 5000 and 10,000 metres in both 1938 and 1939. He also won bronze medals in cro

Was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as cr

Was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat in the eights competition.

Is a Danish sprint canoer who competed from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. Competing in three Sum

Is a Danish sprint canoer who competed from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the C-2 1000 m event at Barcelona in 1992.Nielsson also won eight medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with six golds (C-2 1000 m: 1989, 1993; C-2 10000 m: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993), one silver (C-2 500 m: 1993), and one bronze (C-2 10000 m: 1986).

Was a Swedish football striker born in Säffle.After starting his carrier playing for a local club,

Was a Swedish football striker born in Säffle.After starting his carrier playing for a local club, he joined IFK Göteborg in 1932 and won two Swedish Championships with the club. He played for IFK the rest of his career and also worked for the club after retiring as an active player. His son Ralph Nyberg also played for IFK Göteborg later on and won a Swedish Championship medal. Arne Nyberg died in 1970, only 57 years old.

Was a Norwegian Nordic skier who competed in nordic combined and cross-country skiing in the 1930s.

Was a Norwegian Nordic skier who competed in nordic combined and cross-country skiing in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York in the 50 km. In addition, he won a complete set of medals at FIS Nordic World S

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was eliminated in the first r

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1932 he was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to Patrick Lenehan.

An Dutch professional footballer midfielder, who currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam. He also playe

An Dutch professional footballer midfielder, who currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam. He also played for FC Zwolle and NAC Breda.

Was a Danish football (soccer) player and coach. In his playing career, Sørensen won a total three

Was a Danish football (soccer) player and coach. In his playing career, Sørensen won a total three Danish championships with B 1903 and B 93, before moving abroad to play professionally in French football. He played 30 games and scored four goals as a midfielder for the Denmark national football team. As a coach, Sørensen won silver medals with the Danish national team at the 1960 Summer Olympics, and also won the Danish championship with Esbjerg fB, KB, and Hvidovre IF.

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer.

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer.

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished si

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished sixth in the 50 kilometre competition.

Is a retired ski jumper from Norway. He won a gold medal in the normal hill event at the 1952 Winter

Is a retired ski jumper from Norway. He won a gold medal in the normal hill event at the 1952 Winter Olympics, accompanied on the podium by Torbjørn Falkanger who won the silver medal. Bergmann also earned the bronze medal at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski

Is a retired Norwegian football midfielder.He started his career in Nordre Trysil IL, and signed for

Is a retired Norwegian football midfielder.He started his career in Nordre Trysil IL, and signed for Kongsvinger IL just after the 1985 season. He was ever-present in the Norwegian Premier League in his first season, and became a club legend.

A Mexican footballer, who currently plays for UAG.

A Mexican footballer, who currently plays for UAG.

Is an alpine skier from Iceland. He competed for Iceland at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Is an alpine skier from Iceland. He competed for Iceland at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'5" forward/center from Bemidji State University,

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'5" forward/center from Bemidji State University, Johnson played five seasons (1948-1953) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals. He averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1951.

Was a German backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the

Was a German backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the 100 metre backstroke event and did not compete in any other competition.

Is a former West German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1976 he was part

Is a former West German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1976 he was part of the West German team which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches and scored 21 goals.

Was a German athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the 1500 metres, Hesse p

Was a German athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the 1500 metres, Hesse placed seventh and last in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final.