Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter F

Is an American sprint canoer who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Competing in four

Is an American sprint canoer who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the C-1 10000 m event with a gold in 1952 and a silver in 1948.

Was a jockey who, in 1923, suffered a fatal heart attack in the midst of a race at Belmont Park in N

Was a jockey who, in 1923, suffered a fatal heart attack in the midst of a race at Belmont Park in New York. His horse, Sweet Kiss, finished and won the race with his lifeless body still atop, making him the first, and thus far, only, jockey to win a race

At Newlands, Cape Town, in March 1892, he made his debut for South Africa having already appeared tw

At Newlands, Cape Town, in March 1892, he made his debut for South Africa having already appeared twice for his native England. In the one-off Test match he faced his brothers Alec and George who made their only appearances for England.

Is a West German-German slalom canoer who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Is a West German-German slalom canoer who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Was an English cricketer. Charters was a right-handed batsman. Charters represented Hampshire in one

Was an English cricketer. Charters was a right-handed batsman. Charters represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1913 against Derbyshire. In 1920 Charters represented the Surrey Second XI in two Minor Counties Championship matches against Glamorgan and the Kent Second XI.

Was an English cricketer. Nugent was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper.

Was an English cricketer. Nugent was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. Nugent made a single first-class appearance for Hampshire against Worcestershire in the 1904 County Championship. Batting at number eleven, Nugent made two

Is a former freestyle swimmer from West Germany. Frank competed in the 50 metres freestyle at the 19

Is a former freestyle swimmer from West Germany. Frank competed in the 50 metres freestyle at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, finishing seventh in the Championship Final in a time of 23.03 seconds. His preliminary time was slightly quicker

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Nelson and the Otago Volts in the 1880's.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Nelson and the Otago Volts in the 1880's.

Was a Welsh association footballer. As well as being a professional footballer, he also boxed profes

Was a Welsh association footballer. As well as being a professional footballer, he also boxed professionally in the 1920s. However, Hoddinott was unable to maintain the form he had shown at Watford, scoring only 4 goals in 31 Chelsea league matches. He su

Is a former backstroke swimmer from West Germany. Frank competed in the 100 metre backstroke at the

Is a former backstroke swimmer from West Germany. Frank competed in the 100 metre backstroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, finishing seventh in the Championship Final in a time of 56.19 seconds. He swam the opening backstroke leg for

Is a disabled German biathlete and cross-country skier. He has competed in every Winter Paralympics

Is a disabled German biathlete and cross-country skier. He has competed in every Winter Paralympics since then and has won a total of 21 medals, 13 of them gold. He has competed in cycling at the Summer Paralympics twice, in 1992 and 1996, and won an add

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played twelve first-class matches for Wellington.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played twelve first-class matches for Wellington.

Was an England cricketer of the mid-1950s. His fast bowling gave him the nickname "Typhoon Tyson", a

Was an England cricketer of the mid-1950s. His fast bowling gave him the nickname "Typhoon Tyson", and both Don Bradman and Richie Benaud considered him to be the quickest they had ever seen. Unusually for a professional cricketer in the 1950's, Tyson was a University graduate (Durham).

Is a retired Belgian racing cyclist, who won the green jersey in the 1984 Tour de France. Hoste was

Is a retired Belgian racing cyclist, who won the green jersey in the 1984 Tour de France. Hoste was a professional cyclist from 1977 to 1991, then he started a bicycle factory.

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Minnesota Pipers (1968-69), Washington Cap

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Minnesota Pipers (1968-69), Washington Caps (1969-70), Virginia Squires (1970-71), Carolina Cougars (1970-71) and Denver Rockets (1971-73) in the ABA for 306 games.

Was a hard-hitting batsman who played for England in two Test matches.

Was a hard-hitting batsman who played for England in two Test matches.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired American professional wrestler. He is best known by his ring name "Heavy Metal" Ric Sav

Is a retired American professional wrestler. He is best known by his ring name "Heavy Metal" Ric Savage. Huguelet wrestled across the eastern seaboard from 1990 until 1997. While spending much of his career in the independent circuits, he also wrestled fo

Is a Danish professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour Team Saxo Bank. Høj started as a stagia

Is a Danish professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour Team Saxo Bank. Høj started as a stagiaire for the Zetelhallen team in 1994, and became professional in 1995 for Collstrop-Lystex. His first win as a professional came the year after.

Was an American weightlifter. Spellman enjoyed a long and successful career as a weightlifter, winni

Was an American weightlifter. Spellman enjoyed a long and successful career as a weightlifter, winning his last championship in 1971 at the age of 49.

Is a professional golfer from New Zealand.Nobilo had a successful playing career, winning 15 pro tou

Is a professional golfer from New Zealand.Nobilo had a successful playing career, winning 15 pro tournaments around the world. He was at his peak during the mid 1990s when he also produced strong finishes in all four major championships.

Was a coach in the Canadian Football League, nicknamed "the Professor" for his ability to recognize

Was a coach in the Canadian Football League, nicknamed "the Professor" for his ability to recognize and develop talent.

Frank was born in Willenhall, Staffordshire. After playing non-league football for Willlenhall Town,

Frank was born in Willenhall, Staffordshire. After playing non-league football for Willlenhall Town, he played for Shrewsbury Town (1961-1968): 118 league appearances and 79 goals; Queens Park Rangers (1968-1970): 67 appearances and 17 goals; Ipswich Town (1970-1973): 62+4 substitute appearances and 15 goals; and Carlisle United (1971-1978): 121+5 substitute appearances and 30 goals as a profific centre-forward.

Is a retired Scottish professional footballer who played as a full back.

Is a retired Scottish professional footballer who played as a full back.

Was the U.S. Chess Champion from 1909-1936, and was one of the world's strongest chess players in th

Was the U.S. Chess Champion from 1909-1936, and was one of the world's strongest chess players in the early part of the 20th century.Marshall was born in New York City, and lived in Montreal, Canada from ages 8 to 19. He began playing chess at the age of 10 and by 1890 was one of the leading players in Montreal.