Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a French former rugby union player who won 59 caps for France as a flanker. Although considered t

Is a French former rugby union player who won 59 caps for France as a flanker. Although considered too small by some for the position, Rives displayed tremendous courage and flair, epitomising the spirit of French rugby. After retiring from the sport, Rives turned his attention to art and is currently an internationally renowned sculptor based in Paris.

Is a French former professional footballer. He was born in Paris. He made his league debut at home t

Is a French former professional footballer. He was born in Paris. He made his league debut at home to Hartlepool United on 27 March 1999 as a 17th minute substitute for O'Neill Donaldson who went off with a broken leg that was to end his professional career.

Was a French rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he won the silver medal with hi

Was a French rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924 he won the silver medal with his partner Marc Detton in the double sculls event at the age of 24.

Is a French former football goalkeeper.

Is a French former football goalkeeper.

Is a French alpine skier. As a young skier, he focused mainly on downhill. After hurting his knee, h

Is a French alpine skier. As a young skier, he focused mainly on downhill. After hurting his knee, however, he decided to go for slalom. In 2002, he had his best year, winning a gold medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics and a victory in the World Championships. A song was called after him (Slalom dans la tête) and in the French ski resort Les Sybelles, a lift was named after his gold medal as well (Médaille d'Or in La Toussuire). After this fantastic year, it took Vidal until 2006 to return to the highest level of skiing competition. In January 2006,

Is a French footballer who plays for ES Viry-Châtillon, as a midfielder. After starting with amateu

Is a French footballer who plays for ES Viry-Châtillon, as a midfielder. After starting with amateur side FC Les Lilas, Nemouthé moved to Paris FC, where he played during five seasons. In 2006–07, he moved to Portugal, splitting the season between Vitória de Guimarães (second division) and Moreirense FC (third level).

Is a French-Congolese football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for

Is a French-Congolese football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for FC Mulhouse.

Is a French slalom canoer who competed in the mid 1990s. He finished 23rd in the K-1 event at the 19

Is a French slalom canoer who competed in the mid 1990s. He finished 23rd in the K-1 event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Was a British alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1936 she finished eighth in

Was a British alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1936 she finished eighth in the alpine skiing combined event.

Has been riding since the age of four and is a competitive professional Event Rider.

Has been riding since the age of four and is a competitive professional Event Rider.

Is a Danish sprint canoer who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. She competed in two S

Is a Danish sprint canoer who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. She competed in two Summer Olympics, earning her best finish of seventh in the K-4 500 m event at Seoul in 1988.

She is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Northern Districts Spirit in the State League.

She is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Northern Districts Spirit in the State League.

Is an American professional pool player of Korean descent. She is nicknamed "the Black Widow" for he

Is an American professional pool player of Korean descent. She is nicknamed "the Black Widow" for her tendency to wear black.Lee started playing pool in 1989. She turned pro in 1993 and within mere months was ranked in the top ten professional women playe

Is a Norwegian team handball player and World Champion from 1999.

Is a Norwegian team handball player and World Champion from 1999.

Is a Danish swimmer who participated at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics in swimming. She currently

Is a Danish swimmer who participated at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics in swimming. She currently holds the Danish record in 100 m freestyle. She swims in the swimming club Kvik Kastrup.

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Asker SK.

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Asker SK.

Is an American gymnast. She was on multiple National teams and excelled in Collegiate gymnastics whi

Is an American gymnast. She was on multiple National teams and excelled in Collegiate gymnastics while at Louisiana State University (LSU) as both a National Champion and All-American. Jeanie Beadle grew up in Baton Rouge, where she began gymnastics at the local YMCA. She won the YMCA Nationals in 1973 and in 1976 was named an alternate for the U.S. Olympic Team. She was also an alternate for the 1975 Pan American Games Team and the 1978 World University Games Team. She went to Louisiana State University where she competed and was All American for 3 years.

Is a professional baseball pitcher who threw a perfect game. A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Gómez

Is a professional baseball pitcher who threw a perfect game. A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Gómez plays in the Cleveland Indians Minor league system for the Akron Aeros of the Eastern League. He was signed by Cleveland as an undrafted free agent from Ven

A Canadian curler from British Columbia. She currently plays third for Kelly Scott.Schraeder won her

A Canadian curler from British Columbia. She currently plays third for Kelly Scott.Schraeder won her first junior provincial championship in 1991 playing lead for Allison MacInnes. She won again in 1994 and 1996 skipping her own teams, however she never w

Is a former Wimbledon and US Open doubles tennis champion.Arth graduated of Central High School in 1

Is a former Wimbledon and US Open doubles tennis champion.Arth graduated of Central High School in 1952 and attended the College of St. Catherine. Arth went on to become an internationally #1 ranked tennis player. Together with her partner Darlene Hard, Arth won the US doubles championships in 1958 and 1959 and the Wimbledon Doubles title in 1959.[

Is an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics and 1968

Is an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics and 1968 Winter Olympics.

Is a former road bicycle racing professional from Coral Gables, Florida. She is most known for winni

Is a former road bicycle racing professional from Coral Gables, Florida. She is most known for winning the 1992, 1994 and 1995 United States National Road Race Championships, the 1992 World Team Time Trial Championship, and competed in the 1992 Barcelona

Is a British figure skater.

Is a British figure skater.

Is a British Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics

Is a British Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch athlete.Born Jeannette Josephina Maria Timmer in Amsterdam her greatest success was when

Was a Dutch athlete.Born Jeannette Josephina Maria Timmer in Amsterdam her greatest success was when she won the gold medal in the 4 x 100 m relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics, together with Xenia Stad-de Jong, Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs and Fanny Blankers