Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a former female long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany at the 1984 Summe

Is a former female long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She won the 1982 edition of the Boston Marathon, and the 1986 edition of the Berlin Marathon.

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1854 to 1867. A right-handed ba

Was an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1854 to 1867. A right-handed batsman who was mainly associated with Oxford University and Surrey, he made 46 known appearances in first-class matches. He played for several predominantly

Is a competitive swimmer from Malawi. He competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and

Is a competitive swimmer from Malawi. He competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and was the flag-bearer for his nation during the opening ceremonies of those games.

Was a professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist a

Was a professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist and a better climber. His ability earned him the nickname of The Angel of the Mountains in the 1958 Tour de France, which he won with four stage victories. He also won the Giro d'Italia in 1956 and 1959. Gaul rode best in cold, wet weather. In later life he became a recluse[2] and lost much of his memory.

Was a French racing cyclist who in 1968 won the prologue time-trial of both the Giro d'Italia and th

Was a French racing cyclist who in 1968 won the prologue time-trial of both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France. He won stages of the Tour de France and of the Giro d'Italia and on the track was French pursuit champion nine times.

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France by signing with AS Cannes.Then, he played all his career in France, playing for Stade Français, OGC Nice, Olympique Marseille, OGC Nice before coming back to AS Cannes, where he became coach.He was the striker of France in the 1970s, scoring 10 goals for 36 caps.

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France by signing with AS Cannes.Then, he played all his career in France, playing for Stade Français, OGC Nice, Olympique Marseille, OGC Nice before coming back to AS Cannes, where he became coach.He was the striker of France in the 1970's, scoring 10 goals for 36 caps.

Is a French former professional cyclist (1983 to 1994). He was one of the best French road cyclists

Is a French former professional cyclist (1983 to 1994). He was one of the best French road cyclists of his era, Mottet won a total of 67 races, including the Tour de Romandie in 1990, and has 8 participations in the Tour de France. His best results in the Tour de France were the 4th positions in 1987 and 1991. He has 3 stage wins, 1 in 1990 (Stage 15 : Millau - Revel) and 2 in 1991 (Stage 11 : Quimper - Saint-Herblain and Stage 12 : Pau - Jaca). He also finished 2nd on the podium of the 1990 Giro d'Italia.

A retired Zambian professional football player. He used to play as midfielder. He has played 48 time

A retired Zambian professional football player. He used to play as midfielder. He has played 48 times for his country.Musonda started playing football in his hometown, at Mufulira Wanderers. In 1986, Musonda moved to Belgium and started playing for Cercle Brugge. He would stay there for only one season, moving to Anderlecht. There, he would, despite his young age, manage to become one of the key players of the team. In his first two seasons at Anderlecht, Musonda would twice win the Belgian Cup. In 1991, Musonda would also win the Belgian First division title. From then on, Musonda started to become rather unsure of his place in the first team

Is a Canadian athlete, five-time Olympian and Olympic Silver Medalist (LA ’84, 4X400m Relay). Char

Is a Canadian athlete, five-time Olympian and Olympic Silver Medalist (LA ’84, 4X400m Relay). Charmaine represented Canada for close to 20 years in Athletics. The first Canadian woman to run 800 meters in under two minutes, she won Gold medals at the Pan American, Commonwealth, World Cup, and the World Student Games.

Is a former striker for the Canadian women's national soccer team. She is from Nepean, Ontario.Hoope

Is a former striker for the Canadian women's national soccer team. She is from Nepean, Ontario.Hooper has played a total of 131 times and scored 71 goals for Canada, both national records (the second highest totals belong to Andrea Neil and Christine Sinclair, respectively).

Is a female badminton player from Canada. Her home is in Calgary, Alberta.Her coaching has been by B

Is a female badminton player from Canada. Her home is in Calgary, Alberta.Her coaching has been by Bryan Moody (a Canadian champion), Ardy Wiranata (Indonesian working in Canada and former World Champion), and Ken Poole (Past-President of the Canadian Badminton Coaches' Association).

Was a member of New Zealand's Women's Basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the game they

Was a member of New Zealand's Women's Basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the game they played against China's team in which they were defeated 80-63 she scored six points and got two rebounds.

A former badminton player from Thailand who won international championships in the late 1950s and ea

A former badminton player from Thailand who won international championships in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Between 1958 and 1962 Wattanasin captured the open men's singles titles of Malaya, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, and France[1]. He also shared the open men's doubles titles of Malaya, Scotland, the Netherlands, and the USA[2]. Wattanasin was a men's singles runner-up to Denmark's formidable Erland Kops at the All-England Championships in 1960 and 1962[3]. He represented Thailand in the Thomas Cup (men's international team) campaigns of 1957-1958 and 1963-1964[4]. In 2000 he was inducted into the World Badminton Hall of Fame.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in two Tests in 1960.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in two Tests in 1960.

A former professional Thai boxer and WBC World champion in Flyweight division.Chartchai Chionoi was

A former professional Thai boxer and WBC World champion in Flyweight division.Chartchai Chionoi was the second ever World Champion from Thailand, following his Idol Pone Kingpetch. Unlike most Thai fighters, Chartchai was never involved in Muay Thai unlike so many other professional boxers from Thailand.Chartchai Chionoi turned pro on March 27, 1959 with a second round knockout victory over Somsak Kritsanasuwan. Chionoi would go 7-0-1 in his first 8 pro fights, a 6 round draw against Sala Kampuch the only blemish. In his 9th professional fight, Chionoi would lose a 6 round decision to Singtong Por Tor, Chionoi would avenge this lose 5 years later with a 10 round decision victory.

A professional footballer from Thailand. He currently playes for Nakhon Pathom in the Thailand Premi

A professional footballer from Thailand. He currently playes for Nakhon Pathom in the Thailand Premier League.

Is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who plays for

Is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who plays for Sebastianites Cricket and Athletic Club. He was born in Diwulapitaya. Kahagalla made his List A debut during the 2009-10 Premier Limited Overs Tournament,

Is a former Turkmen footballer. Mukhadov began his career playing for Pamir Dushanbe in the Soviet T

Is a former Turkmen footballer. Mukhadov began his career playing for Pamir Dushanbe in the Soviet Top League and later played for Lada Togliatti in the Russian Premier League. He also had a spell with Ankaragücü in the Turkish Super Lig. Mukhadov made several appearances for the senior Turkmenistan national football team from 1992 to 1999, and is the team's all-time leading goal-scorer with 13 goals.

Is an English welterweight boxer. He is the former BBBofC Southern Area welterweight title holder, b

Is an English welterweight boxer. He is the former BBBofC Southern Area welterweight title holder, but lost his title after losing to Ross Minter by TKO April 2005. Symonds did not fight for over three years following his title defeat, but returned to th

Is an American men's tennis player. Buchan reached number 6 on the junior rankings on March 9, 2009.

Is an American men's tennis player. Buchan reached number 6 on the junior rankings on March 9, 2009. His first title came at age 15 when he won his first titles on the junior tour. He emerged victorious at the Panama Bowl in both singles, emerging from th

Is a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. A native of the Greater

Is a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. A native of the Greater Los Angeles area, he was born on December 17, 1978 in Pasadena, California and was raised in the nearby city of Long Beach. He was a star baseball player at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, from which he graduated in 1997[2], before moving on to UCLA. Utley bats left-handed and throws right-handed. Since becoming a permanent fixture as the Phillies' second baseman, Utley has demonstrated versatility as a player and as an athlete,

Is an American professional wrestler. He is known for his work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling whe

Is an American professional wrestler. He is known for his work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling where he was a member of The Naturals alongside his tag team partner Andy Douglas. Stevens found a niche as a tag team specialist, teaming with Blaze as "High

Was a former wrestler for World Championship Wrestling. At age 19, Tatum won the Mr. Georgia bodybui

Was a former wrestler for World Championship Wrestling. At age 19, Tatum won the Mr. Georgia bodybuilding competition. He signed with the Atlanta-based World Championship Wrestling promotion. After beginning his career as a jobber, Tatum became a member o

Is an American professional basketball player originally from Roseboro, North Carolina. Melvin atten

Is an American professional basketball player originally from Roseboro, North Carolina. Melvin attended and played basketball for North Carolina State University from 1994 to 1998. In 1996-7, she was named a Kodak All-American. She led the Wolfpack to a F