Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was an outstanding tennis player in the early part of the 20th Century.She competed on the national

Was an outstanding tennis player in the early part of the 20th Century.She competed on the national level as a junior and adult. She was a singles finalist in the U.S. National Girls singles championship of 1926, and at the storied international tennis to

Is a swimmer from the Republic of the Congo. Bakale represented the Republic of the Congo at the 199

Is a swimmer from the Republic of the Congo. Bakale represented the Republic of the Congo at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.

Is an Irish figure skater.She previously competed in domestic events in Great Britain, placing ninth

Is an Irish figure skater.She previously competed in domestic events in Great Britain, placing ninth at the 2007 British novice championships. She began competing internationally for Ireland beginning in the 2008-2009 season, when Ireland became a provisi

Is a German team handball goalkeeper. She plays for the club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and on the German

Is a German team handball goalkeeper. She plays for the club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and on the German national team.Woltering made her debut on the German team in 2003, finished 5th with in the 2004 European Championship, and 6th in the 2005 World Champions

Is a BBC sports presenter, journalist and jockey. In 1989 and 1990, she was a leading amateur flat j

Is a BBC sports presenter, journalist and jockey. In 1989 and 1990, she was a leading amateur flat jockey and Champion Lady Rider in 1990. She became a trainee with BBC National Radio in 1994, working on 5 Live, Radio 1 (presenting the sport on the Chris

Was an American–Swiss chess patron.She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Her great-grandmother was

Was an American–Swiss chess patron.She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Her great-grandmother was a sister of James Fenimore Cooper, the well-known American writer and novelist. She was also niece of Constance Fenimore Woolson, an American expatriate Vic

Born in September 1982 she played 3 one day internationals for the England Women's cricket team in A

Born in September 1982 she played 3 one day internationals for the England Women's cricket team in August 2001, making her debut against Scotland.

The only player to have played on the World Cup team of both cricket and football.This double intern

The only player to have played on the World Cup team of both cricket and football.This double international has represented England at both cricket, as a member of the winning World Cup cricket team in 1993, and football (World Cup 1995). She was awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2000 for her services to women’s sport.

Is a former professional tennis player from Great Britain. Wood played on the WTA tour from 1985 to

Is a former professional tennis player from Great Britain. Wood played on the WTA tour from 1985 to 1997, making 12 consecutive appearances at the Wimbledon Championships. She retired with a 73-119 singles record with notable scalps including Jo Durie and

An English all-round cricketer who bats right-handed but bowls slow left arm spin. She made her Engl

An English all-round cricketer who bats right-handed but bowls slow left arm spin. She made her England One Day International debut in 1995 and played her first Test match that winter. She took a hat-trick against India in 1999 and captained England from 2000 until her retirement from international cricket in 2006. [1]Connor first came to prominence by playing for the Brighton College (men's) team a little before her England career began. She has also appeared in The Cricketer Cup (in 2002), the first woman ever to do so. In 2004/05 she captained the England side to the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup in South Africa, and that winter also played state cricket for Central Districts Women in New Zealand.

Was to become later when she re-married, Clare Miller, was a well-known horsewoman in her day, and h

Was to become later when she re-married, Clare Miller, was a well-known horsewoman in her day, and horrified the hierarchy of racing in 1930 by applying for a licence to ride under both Jockey Club (flat) and National Hunt (steeplechase) rules. She was st

Is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Queensland Ro

Is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Queensland Roar. Polkinghorne first represented the Australia national women's football team in 2006 and has played 26 matches, scoring two goals. She played one match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Is professional football player, who plays for Toronto Lady Lynx.Rustad played formerly for Varsity

Is professional football player, who plays for Toronto Lady Lynx.Rustad played formerly for Varsity Blues, University of Washington and Vancouver Whitecaps. She is a distinguished alumnus of Gordon Head Soccer Association.

Is a former professional tennis player.[1] She played on the WTA tour from 1985 to 1997, making 12 c

Is a former professional tennis player.[1] She played on the WTA tour from 1985 to 1997, making 12 consecutive appearances at the Wimbledon Championships. She retired with a 73-119 singles record with notable scalps including Jo Durie and Mary Pierce.

A former American football player.Parilli was born in the Pittsburgh industrial suburb of Rochester,

A former American football player.Parilli was born in the Pittsburgh industrial suburb of Rochester, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Kentucky as an All-American starting quarterback for the Wildcats under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. After playing for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers in the National Football League before a one-year stint in the Canadian Football League with the Ottawa Rough Riders, Parilli was picked up by the fledgling American Football League's Oakland Raiders on August 17, 1960 and threw for just over 1,000 yards

Was a Canadian lightweight boxer, who competed in the 1920s.

Was a Canadian lightweight boxer, who competed in the 1920s.

Was a New Zealand boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was eliminated in the fi

Was a New Zealand boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was eliminated in the first round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to Åke Karlsson.

Was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was part of the C

Was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was part of the Canadian team which won the gold medal.

Is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the

Is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the Men's Team Road Race at the 1984 Summer Olympics. His winning teammates in Los Angeles, California were Ron Kiefel, Andrew Weaver, and Davis Phinney.He lat

Is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Untouchable", Vinson won the bantamweight bronze medal at the 2000

Is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Untouchable", Vinson won the bantamweight bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Vinson was also the 1997 and 1998 United States amateur Flyweight champion and the 1999 United States Amateur Bantamweight champion. Vinso

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the The Floridians (1970-71) in the ABA for 8

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the The Floridians (1970-71) in the ABA for 8 games.

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from North Carolina State, Brown

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from North Carolina State, Brown was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 1989 NBA Draft. Brown holds (now shared with Tony Massenburg and Jim Jackson) the NBA record for the most teams played for during his 13-year (1989-2002) professional career — twelve: the Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets (where he became champion in 1994-95), Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings. He retired with 4,125 career points, and he has recently served as a coach in the NBDL for the Roanoke Dazzle.

Was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He served as the head football coac

Was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw. He served as the head football coach at Indiana University from 1914 to 1915, compiling a record of 6–7–1.

Was an Australian Test cricket match umpire, from Queensland. He was the brother of Test batsmen Mer

Was an Australian Test cricket match umpire, from Queensland. He was the brother of Test batsmen Merv and Neil Harvey. He umpired 2 Test matches between 1979 and 1980. Harvey also umpired 6 One Day International (ODI) matches between 1979 and 1980. Altogether, he umpired 30 first-class matches in his career between 1975 and 1981.

Is a retired American basketball player and coach of the NBA. He is the older brother of retired NFL

Is a retired American basketball player and coach of the NBA. He is the older brother of retired NFL wide receiver Cris Carter.From 1986–1988, after leaving the NBA, Carter returned to his alma mater Middletown High School. There, he improved the team from a previous losing record to an (18 - 3) record. He was acknowledged for this two year turnaround by being named Ohio Basketball High School Coach of the Year. Carter is the only person to be named both Player and Coach of the Year in the state of Ohio.[1]