Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Is an Ukrainian footballer currently playing as a striker for current Russian champions Zvezda Perm.

Is an Ukrainian footballer currently playing as a striker for current Russian champions Zvezda Perm. She previously played for Legend Chernigov and VDV Ryazan. In the 2008–09 UEFA Women's Cup semifinals' second leg in Umea she scored two goals that sealed Zvezda's shocking qualification for the final. As a member of the Ukrainian national team Apanaschenko scored 3 goals at the qualifying stage for the 2009 Euro including winners against Denmark and Scotland, and contributed further to Ukraine's qualification for the tournament scoring three more goals at the play-off against Slovenia. In the Euro she scored again against Denmark, but that time it wasn't enough to win the match.

Is an Indian cricketer who plays first-class cricket for Andhra Pradesh. He is a right hand opening

Is an Indian cricketer who plays first-class cricket for Andhra Pradesh. He is a right hand opening batsman who bowls right arm medium. Having played youth cricket for Andhra Pradesh he made his first-team debut in a one-day match against Tamil Nadu in Fe

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of th

Is a Japanese sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the C-2 1000 m event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Is a former Malaysian football player from Kampung Kelawat, Kota Belud Sabah. He is former player of

Is a former Malaysian football player from Kampung Kelawat, Kota Belud Sabah. He is former player of FAM special squad Olympic 2000 and Malaysia 1997 youth team.

Is a Vietnamese-American boxer. Following residence in a refugee camp in the Philippines, Nguyen's f

Is a Vietnamese-American boxer. Following residence in a refugee camp in the Philippines, Nguyen's family moved to the United States. In 2001, he received a full scholarship to Northern Michigan University, site of one of the three United States Olympic T

Is the first Vietnamese American to play in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas C

Is the first Vietnamese American to play in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas Cowboys and is currently their assistant linebackers and defensive quality control coach.

A Thai footballer. He currently plays for Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the V-League. He also plays in the Th

A Thai footballer. He currently plays for Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the V-League. He also plays in the Thailand national football team. He is well known for his skillful style of play, and is a free kick specialists. He wears the number 7 jersey and is the mastermind in the team.He has been described as the "David Beckham" of Thai football, but to say this would not do him justice. In fact it could even be considered an insult punishable by death in Thailand. Simply put, if there is any sort of remotely good play by the Thai team, undoubtedly Thonglao has played a part in it. It is not uncommon to see him earn a free kick with his unmatched acting skills (he is also a small screen star of a Thai soap opera during the week), take a masterful kick from halfway and if he doesn't score (very unlikely) then proceed to take a fantastic cross which is placed perfectly for his team mates.

Is a former Indian cricketer. He appeared in 11 Test matches, toured England in 1952 and 1959 and We

Is a former Indian cricketer. He appeared in 11 Test matches, toured England in 1952 and 1959 and West Indies in 1952-53. He captained the Indian team in the 1959 tour. As a batsman Gaekwad "possessed a sure defence and delightfully crisp shots especially through the covers". He was also an occasional leg spin bowler.

Was a cricketer who kept wicket for India in Test cricket.

Was a cricketer who kept wicket for India in Test cricket.

Phadkar was an attacking middle order batsman, a medium pace bowler who could swing the ball both wa

Phadkar was an attacking middle order batsman, a medium pace bowler who could swing the ball both ways and extract life from the wicket, and usually fielded in the slips. He was one of the cricketing heart-throbs of his day.

Was a Malaysian national badminton player. He is the oldest of the five Sidek Brothers.

Was a Malaysian national badminton player. He is the oldest of the five Sidek Brothers.

Was the Malaysian secretary general of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from 1974 until 1978.H

Was the Malaysian secretary general of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from 1974 until 1978.Hin served as the treasurer of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) from 1962 until 1978.[1] He also served as the president of the Perak FA for 15 years beginning in 1957.

Is a Nigerian amateur boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at Light-heavyweight at the 2nd AIBA

Is a Nigerian amateur boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics at Light-heavyweight at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Is an amateur boxer from Lithuania best known to win the bronze medal at light heavyweight at the 20

Is an amateur boxer from Lithuania best known to win the bronze medal at light heavyweight at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships. He defeated Ramadan Yasser 18:9 but injured himself and didn't fight his semi against Artur Beterbiyev. At the 2008

An American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Min

An American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 11th overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.Because of his athletic ability, there was draft interest from both professional baseball and football teams. Culpepper had a difficult time choosing between baseball or football. In the baseball draft there was interest from the New York Yankees, and Culpepper was seriously contemplating a baseball career in New York, because then-Saints head coach Mike Ditka was planning to draft Culpepper as a tight end.[citation needed] Culpepper decided to take his chance at the NFL, and was drafted eleventh overall in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings

Is an American boxer originally from Washington, D.C., but later a resident of Aurora, Colorado. His

Is an American boxer originally from Washington, D.C., but later a resident of Aurora, Colorado. His ring nickname is "Touch of Sleep". He has a current professional record of 26-6, 22KO. Williamson turned professional in June 2000, in his run towards his

Was a defensive back in the NFL. In his three year career, he played for the San Francisco 49ers. Da

Was a defensive back in the NFL. In his three year career, he played for the San Francisco 49ers. David Baker grew up in Bartlesville, OK where he was a three sport All-Stater in football, basketball and baseball. He enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in 1955 under legendary coach, Bud Wilkinson.

A British boxer from Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, a small fenland town and boxed as the "Fenland Tige

A British boxer from Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, a small fenland town and boxed as the "Fenland Tige

Was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand gaining 8 A-international caps from 1979

Was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand gaining 8 A-international caps from 1979 to 1982.Born in England, Bright emigrated to New Zealand in 1975 and made his first appearance for the All Whites in 1979 in a friendly against Norwich City.

Was an Australian rugby league player in the 1980s, playing Prop for Brisbane Souths, Eastern Suburb

Was an Australian rugby league player in the 1980s, playing Prop for Brisbane Souths, Eastern Suburbs and Manly-Warringah. He also played ten State of Origin matches for Queensland, scoring one try.He ended up playing in the Western Australian league in P

Is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. Bruylandts was tested positive for EPO use in 2

Is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. Bruylandts was tested positive for EPO use in 2004 and was banned for 18 months. Following his ban, Bruylandts briefly roder for Unibet.com in 2006 and for the UCI Continental team Klaipeda-Splendid Cyc

Was a football player. Clement was a right fullback who developed with Queens Park Rangers through t

Was a football player. Clement was a right fullback who developed with Queens Park Rangers through the club's youth set-up. He signed professional terms in 1965 and made his first team debut in the 1966-67 season.

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 2000-2002. He would play for the P

Is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from 2000-2002. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies.Dave Coggin lives with his wife Joanna and their golden retriever in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Is a Australian BMX Dirt and Freestyle rider. Dave turned professional in 2002. Australian Dave Dill

Is a Australian BMX Dirt and Freestyle rider. Dave turned professional in 2002. Australian Dave Dillewaard has been making a steady climb up the park and dirt ranks in the past few years, escalating to a big first place finish in park at the June 2006 CFB

After a single season in the Ontario Hockey Association's B-division, Lumley decided to pursue the g

After a single season in the Ontario Hockey Association's B-division, Lumley decided to pursue the game by going to the University of New Hampshire, which competed in the ECAC. At the time, this was viewed as an unconventional route, as most prospective NHL'ers spent their amateur career in the Canadian Hockey League. Lumley also played lacrosse at the University of New Hampshire. He was a low selection in the 1974 Amateur Draft, and instead of turning professional right away he completed his college eligibility playing for the Wildcats, putting up 170 points in just 126 games.