Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a former butterfly swimmer from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympic

Is a former butterfly swimmer from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. There he won the silver medal in the men's 200m butterfly, followed by the gold four years later in Mexico City, Mexico. During the early 1960s he broke the world record in that event four times.

Is a Welsh international football midfielder, currently with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC aft

Is a Welsh international football midfielder, currently with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC after being released by Norwich City on 31 January 2007.A combative player, he started his career as a trainee with Wolverhampton Wanderers, making his debut during the 1996-97 season. After over 180 appearances for Wolves over six seasons, he moved to Portsmouth in July 2002.

Was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Ger

Was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the German field hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played one match as forward.

Is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at Stoke City and Bristol Rovers.D

Is a former professional footballer, who spent most of his career at Stoke City and Bristol Rovers.During his time at Bristol Rovers, he was nicknamed Billy Ocean due to the fact he slightly resembled the singer.

Was a leading Austrian chess master at the turn of the 20th century. He is best known for drawing a

Was a leading Austrian chess master at the turn of the 20th century. He is best known for drawing a World Chess Championship match with Emanuel Lasker.

Was a German athlete, who was born in Münster and won four Olympic titles in gymnastics and wrestli

Was a German athlete, who was born in Münster and won four Olympic titles in gymnastics and wrestling at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. He also competed in weightlifting. Schuhmann, who was a member of the Berliner Turnerschaft, was a member of the s

Was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Is an English fitness coach, for Sheffield United.He made more than 100 appearances in the Football

Is an English fitness coach, for Sheffield United.He made more than 100 appearances in the Football League with Oldham Athletic, Newcastle United and Bury before his professional career was cut short by injury. He later returned to play in non-league for Bradford Park Avenue, Droylsden and Farsley Celtic.

Is an English former professional football player.Carl Shutt's league career started at the relative

Is an English former professional football player.Carl Shutt's league career started at the relatively late age of 23. He was spotted by Howard Wilkinson while playing for Spalding United and enjoyed two relatively successful seasons with Sheffield Wednesday.

Is a former professional Canadian soccer defender. Fletcher played early in his career for the Toron

Is a former professional Canadian soccer defender. Fletcher played early in his career for the Toronto Blizzard of the Canadian Soccer League. He played for the Toronto Rockets in 1994, which was the club's sole season of existence. He later signed for Hampton Roads Mariners of the USL First Division and played two years with the team 1999-2000. Fletcher's made his first steps on the international scene at the 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship which were held in Canada. He played in all three games there.

Was an American football player and assistant coach.Carl was drafted in the twenty-second recond of

Was an American football player and assistant coach.Carl was drafted in the twenty-second recond of the 1951 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. After spending one season with the Browns, Carl went to the Baltimore Colts and played for them for nine seasons

Was a Norwegian-American skiing champion and the first leader of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Associat

Was a Norwegian-American skiing champion and the first leader of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. A ski club was organized in Ishpeming on January 24, 1887. In 1888, it adopted the name Nordic Ski Club (Den Nordiske Ski Klub) to reflect its ethnic

Was a German chess master.In 1870, he took 3rd in the first Austrian Chess Federation Congress, held

Was a German chess master.In 1870, he took 3rd in the first Austrian Chess Federation Congress, held in Graz (Johann Berger won). In 1871, he took 4th in Krefeld (9th WDSB–Congress, West German Chess Congress, Louis Paulsen won); took 3rd in Leipzig (1st MDSB–Congress, Middle German Chess Congress, Adolf Anderssen won); won in Wiesbaden (Pentagonal); took 4th in Bad Ems (Samuel Mieses won)

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He is now assistant men's basket

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He is now assistant men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.Thomas began his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings in 1991-92, playing one game, playing 31 minutes, scoring 12 points. He did not return to the league until 1996-97, when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers. His final season in 1997-98 was split between the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and the Cavaliers (for a second stint).

Was a Danish field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Oly

Was a Danish field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a member of the Danish team which was eliminated in the first round of the Olympic tournament after two wins and two losses. He played

Is an English former footballer who played as a central defender. He made more than 250 appearances

Is an English former footballer who played as a central defender. He made more than 250 appearances in the Football League and Premier League, representing nine different clubs.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Is a French association football defensive midfielder, currently playing for Championnat de France a

Is a French association football defensive midfielder, currently playing for Championnat de France amateur Group C side Chamois Niortais. In the 2001–2002 season, Tourenne played two matches in the UEFA Cup with Troyes. He re-signed for his first club, Chamois Niortais, on July 29, 2009.[1]

Is a professional footballer currently playing as a left back for Wrexham. He previously played for

Is a professional footballer currently playing as a left back for Wrexham. He previously played for Tranmere Rovers.Tremarco began his career as a trainee at Tranmere Rovers in August 2003 and made his first team debut in December 2003 against Hornchurch in the 2nd round of the FA Cup.

Is a professional Australian football (soccer) defensive midfielder who currently plays for Sassuolo

Is a professional Australian football (soccer) defensive midfielder who currently plays for Sassuolo in the Italian Serie B. He is also a member of the Australia national football team. In 2002, Valeri was signed as a teenager by Italian giants Inter Mila

Is a former Australian football (soccer) player who last played as a striker for Adelaide United. He

Is a former Australian football (soccer) player who last played as a striker for Adelaide United. He previously played in England for Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Millwall. During his time at Crystal Palace he earned the affectionate title of "goa

Is a former NBA basketball player who was part of the Houston Rockets championship teams of the mid-

Is a former NBA basketball player who was part of the Houston Rockets championship teams of the mid-1990s.Out of the University of Houston, Herrera was selected by the Miami Heat with the 30th pick in the 1990 NBA Draft, he began his rookie season in 1991 with the Rockets, where he played until 1995, when the Rockets swept the Orlando Magic in four games to win their second straight NBA Championship. After that he spent three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, before splitting the final year of his NBA career, the lockout-shortened 1999 season, with the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets.

Is a retired Venezuelan NBA basketball player who was part of the Houston Rockets championship teams

Is a retired Venezuelan NBA basketball player who was part of the Houston Rockets championship teams of the mid-1990s.Out of Jacksonville Junior College (Texas) and the University of Houston, Herrera was selected by the Miami Heat with the 30th pick in th

Was a Danish football (soccer) player and manager. He played in the forward position, and won the Da

Was a Danish football (soccer) player and manager. He played in the forward position, and won the Danish championship with Boldklubben 1903 before moving abroad to play for Scottish club Rangers F.C. as the first professional player in Danish football history. With Rangers, he won four Scottish championships.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the fir

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the first round of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to Mohammed Amin.