Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a French football (soccer) player and manager, better known for his stint as France national foo

Was a French football (soccer) player and manager, better known for his stint as France national football team manager. He was born in Haillicourt. He played amateur football for AC Amboise and CO Saint-Dizier, where he started his coaching career.

Was a Swiss footballer who spent most of his career with Olympique de Marseille

Was a Swiss footballer who spent most of his career with Olympique de Marseille

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won medals in the épée competition at four Olympic Games.[1][2]

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won medals in the épée competition at four Olympic Games.[1][2]

Is a French former football goalkeeper.He was selected in France for FIFA World Cup 1966 in England

Is a French former football goalkeeper.He was selected in France for FIFA World Cup 1966 in England but remained Marcel Aubour's substitute.He later signed with AS Saint-Étienne, winning his first titles

A French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 190

A French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man," he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) and his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch.

Is a French former footballer.

Is a French former footballer.

Is a retired cyclist from France, who was nicknamed Jojo during his professional career. He was a pr

Is a retired cyclist from France, who was nicknamed Jojo during his professional career. He was a professional from 1965 to 1975. In 1968, Chappe won a stage in the Tour de France, but in 1971 he had the questionable honor of being the lanterne rouge.

Was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre competition at the 1924 Su

Was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Is a Cameroonian football midfielder who plays for VfB Stuttgart.Mandjeck joined Stuttgart from Kadj

Is a Cameroonian football midfielder who plays for VfB Stuttgart.Mandjeck joined Stuttgart from Kadji Sports Academy in the summer of 2007 and made his competitive debut for the club on 25 July 2007 in their 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the semi-fi

Is a French rugby union coach and former player. Coste debuted playing as fly half in the local club

Is a French rugby union coach and former player. Coste debuted playing as fly half in the local club U.S.A. Perpignan, and scored several caps for French junior national teams before his career was halted by a serious injury. As a coach, he trained U.S.A. Perpignan and Frotignan clubs, and, in 1993, he replaced Bertrand Fourcade as coach of Italian national team. Under his lead Italy obtained several historical victories against Ireland (three times in 1995-1997), Scotland (1997) and France at the FIRA Cup final, in 1997, by 45-32, the latter still being, to date, Italy's sole victory against that team. These victories gained Italy admittance to the Six Nations tournament starting from 2000.

Was a French international football player who became the first Frenchman to play in England when he

Was a French international football player who became the first Frenchman to play in England when he joined Fulham in 1904

Was a French football midfielder.

Was a French football midfielder.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer.

Was a French professional road bicycle racer from 1952 to 1956. In 1952, Decaux won a stage in the T

Was a French professional road bicycle racer from 1952 to 1956. In 1952, Decaux won a stage in the Tour de France.

Was a French racing cyclist who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal a

Was a French racing cyclist who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the French team in the team time trial competition after finishing sixth in the individual time trial event.

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won three medals at the 1906 Summer Olympics.[1]

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won three medals at the 1906 Summer Olympics.[1]

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first r

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to Al Mello.

Was a French sprint canoer who competed from the late 1940s to the late 1950s. Competing in three Su

Was a French sprint canoer who competed from the late 1940s to the late 1950s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won three medals with one silver (C-2 10000 m: 1956) and two bronzes (C-2 1000 m and C-2 10000 m: both 1948).

Is a French football (soccer) manager and former midfielder. He was assistant manager of Nantes from

Is a French football (soccer) manager and former midfielder. He was assistant manager of Nantes from 1987 to 2005, during which time the club won 2 Ligue 1 titles. He became the club's full manager in 2006, but was replaced during the middle of the 2006-07 season by his assistant Michel Der Zakarian; they were relegated to the Ligue 2 at the end of the season.

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first r

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the first round of the heavyweight class after losing his fight to Edward Greathouse.

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. He won two bronze medals at the 1948 Summe

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. He won two bronze medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, earning them in the C-2 1000 m and C-2 10000 m events.

Was a French football player who competed in the 1900 Olympic Games.

Was a French football player who competed in the 1900 Olympic Games.

Is a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the second r

Is a French boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the second round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to Rinaldo Castellenghi.

Is a retired tennis player from France. He reached the semifinals in both singles and doubles (part

Is a retired tennis player from France. He reached the semifinals in both singles and doubles (partnering François Jauffret) at the 1970 French Open. Goven has coached such players as Nicolas Escudé, Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin. Currently, he is t

Is a retired French cyclist. Groussard was professional from 1960 to 1967. Groussard participated in

Is a retired French cyclist. Groussard was professional from 1960 to 1967. Groussard participated in 7 Tour de Frances, and wore the yellow jersey for 9 consecutive days in 1964. His best overall result was also in 1964, as he finished 5th place in the overall classification. His older brother Joseph Groussard was also a professional cyclist.