Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a retired track cyclist and road cyclist from East Germany, who represented his native country at

Is a retired track cyclist and road cyclist from East Germany, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the gold medal in the men's team time trial, alongside Uwe Ampler, Mario Kummer, and Maik Lan

Is a German former footballer. He is currently Manager of Dynamo Dresden II.

Is a German former footballer. He is currently Manager of Dynamo Dresden II.

Is a Dutch speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Is a Dutch speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Is a Dutch speed skater. He is specialised in riding the 500m.On 7 January 2006, later during the 20

Is a Dutch speed skater. He is specialised in riding the 500m.On 7 January 2006, later during the 2005-06 season he also made his début at the 2006 KNSB Dutch Sprint Championships. At these championships he managed to win the second race over 500m. In Feb

Is a Dutch chess player with the title Grandmaster. He was the Netherlands' national champion in 200

Is a Dutch chess player with the title Grandmaster. He was the Netherlands' national champion in 2008.Taught by his father at the age of six, he quickly progressed to being a regular on the youth tournament circuit, both nationally and internationally. Wh

Is a Czech chess player and, since 1972, an International Grandmaster. In the 1970s, he was among th

Is a Czech chess player and, since 1972, an International Grandmaster. In the 1970s, he was among the world chess elite. He was champion of Czechoslovakia in 1973, 1979 and 1986 and won many international tournaments, including Polanica Zdrój in 1970 and

Is a retired judoka from the Netherlands. Together with his twin brother Peter Snijders, Anton Geesi

Is a retired judoka from the Netherlands. Together with his twin brother Peter Snijders, Anton Geesink, Hein Essink, Tonni Wagenaar, Coos Bontje, Jan van Ierland, Martin Poglajen, Joop Gouweleeuw, Wim Ruska, Ernst Eugster, Henk Numan, Peter Adelaar, Willy

Is a Czech sprint canoer who competed in the early 2000s. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, he

Is a Czech sprint canoer who competed in the early 2000s. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, he was disqualified in the semifinals of the K-2 1000 m event.

Was a Polish cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the 30 km a

Was a Polish cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the 30 km at the 1974 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun.

Was a Norwegian sportsman, politician and sports official. As a sportsman he competed internationall

Was a Norwegian sportsman, politician and sports official. As a sportsman he competed internationally in tennis and nationally in other sports. He was a member of the city council of Norway's capital, and a member of the International Olympic Committee fo

Is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. His best result is a fourth place on 1500m Freestyle at t

Is a former freestyle swimmer from Sweden. His best result is a fourth place on 1500m Freestyle at the European LC Championships 1987 in Strasbourg.

Is Czech basketball player playing Mattoni National basketball league for team BK NH Ostrava a SKB V

Is Czech basketball player playing Mattoni National basketball league for team BK NH Ostrava a SKB Valašské Mezirící. He is playing position point guard and shooting guard.

Is a Norwegian former football player for the Kansas City Chiefs (1967-1979), Green Bay Packers (198

Is a Norwegian former football player for the Kansas City Chiefs (1967-1979), Green Bay Packers (1980-1983), and Minnesota Vikings (1984-1985) of the National Football League. Stenerud was one of the first professional football players to be used as a dedicated kicker, due to his excellent "sharpshooting" ball kicking performance.

Is a Czech sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s.

Is a Czech sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s.

Was an ice hockey player from Havlíckuv Brod, Czechoslovakia. He was sometimes referred to as the "

Was an ice hockey player from Havlíckuv Brod, Czechoslovakia. He was sometimes referred to as the "European Bobby Orr."From the ages of 8 to 19, Suchý played for a local team, Jiskra Havlíckuv Brod. He then played for the Czechoslovakian army team Dukla J

Is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer

Is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.In 1956 he was a crew member of the Czechoslovak boat which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the eights event.

Was a Polish sociologist and politician. Professor of University of Lódz, its rector from 1952-1956

Was a Polish sociologist and politician. Professor of University of Lódz, its rector from 1952-1956. His works concentrated on theory of sociology, history of sociology, as well as studying of transformations of social structure. Politician in People's Republic of Poland, deputy to Sejm and member of Polish Council of State (1977-1982). Retired in 1982.

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) defender who currently plays for Danish Superliga side Aa

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) defender who currently plays for Danish Superliga side Aalborg Boldspilklub (AaB). He also plays the role of central midfielder or even striker.Jens-Kristian Sørensen grew up in the small village of Biersted, and was nicknamed Farmer as a joke, because Biersted it is so small it almost isn't a village but rather a place. He is known for his physical strength and good heading abilities.

An Israeli football player who plays for Hapoel Kfar Saba football club.Talker began playing for the

An Israeli football player who plays for Hapoel Kfar Saba football club.Talker began playing for the youth group of Maccabi Ironi Ashdod until 1988, when he moved to the elder team. In 1993 he moved to Hapoel Haifa, where he won the Toto cup and the championship. In the middle of the 2002 season he moved to Beitar Jerusalem, where he played for four years.

Is a German football defender, currently contracted with VfL Osnabrück. Tauer joined Djurgården fr

Is a German football defender, currently contracted with VfL Osnabrück. Tauer joined Djurgården from Eintracht Braunschweig at the start of the 2007 season[2], and made his Allsvenskan debut for Djurgården against IF Brommapojkarna.

Is a German rower.

Is a German rower.

Is a retired water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch t

Is a retired water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

A Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon

A Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.Thoresen would then join up with Eigil Ramsfjell p

Was a Czech Olympic fencer. He competed at two Olympic Games.

Was a Czech Olympic fencer. He competed at two Olympic Games.

Is a Dutch chess Grandmaster who was one of the world's leading players from the late 1970s to the e

Is a Dutch chess Grandmaster who was one of the world's leading players from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.