Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

At the age of 15, Mumba was discovered on an RT+ TV talent show Let Me Entertain You by Irish music

At the age of 15, Mumba was discovered on an RT+ TV talent show Let Me Entertain You by Irish music Svengali Louis Walsh (manager of Boyzone and Westlife). Walsh was impressed by her talent and she was signed to Polydor Records. She subsequently spent several months moving between Denmark, Sweden, the UK and Ireland where she co-wrote and recorded her debut album, Gotta Tell You. She eventually dropped out of school to focus on her music career, explaining that it was becoming difficult to stay in school and work on her music.

Was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Dutch boat Minerva Ams

Was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Dutch boat Minerva Amsterdam, which won the silver medal in the coxed fours final B.

Was a Danish chess master.At the beginning of his career, he tied for 4-5th in Copenhagen 1895 (Andr

Was a Danish chess master.At the beginning of his career, he tied for 4-5th in Copenhagen 1895 (Andreas Rosendahl won). Giersing played several times in Nordic Chess Championship, and won at Kristiania (now Oslo) 1903 (4th Nord-ch).

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second of the middleweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Piero Toscani.

Was a Dutch water polo player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Dutch team

Was a Dutch water polo player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Dutch team which finished fifth in the 1936 tournament. He played two matches as goalkeeper.

Was an South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1902 to 1907.

Was an South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1902 to 1907.

Is a former South African rugby union player who played for the South Africa national rugby union te

Is a former South African rugby union player who played for the South Africa national rugby union team between 1993 and 1997.

Is a South African cricketer. Johan is a very attacking and aggressive Right Handed Batsman who usu

Is a South African cricketer. Johan is a very attacking and aggressive Right Handed Batsman who usually bats in the lower middle order coming in and increasing the strike rate. He is also a very aggressive Right Arm Medium-Fast Bowler who regularly takes

Was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1

Was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

Was an Estonian wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union and took part in the 1952 Summer Olympics

Was an Estonian wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union and took part in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

A former German international football player and manager.Hannes Löhr was coach of the West German

A former German international football player and manager.Hannes Löhr was coach of the West German team that won Bronze at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

Is a German luger who has competed since 1996. He won a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the

Is a German luger who has competed since 1996. He won a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the FIL European Luge Championships 2010 in Sigulda. Ludwig's finished 11th in the men's singles event at the 2007 FIL World Luge Championships in Igls, Austria.

Is a former field hockey player from The Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch National Team th

Is a former field hockey player from The Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch National Team that finished sixth in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Pierik earned a total number of 73 caps, scoring one goal, in the years 1980-1984

Is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands.As a junior player, Siemerink was the Du

Is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands.As a junior player, Siemerink was the Dutch 18-under champion in 1988. He also won the doubles title at the 1988 Orange Bowl junior championship in Florida.

Was a German chess master.He tied for 2nd-4th at Cologne 1877 (the 11th WDSB-Congress, Johannes Zuke

Was a German chess master.He tied for 2nd-4th at Cologne 1877 (the 11th WDSB-Congress, Johannes Zukertort won), took 9th at Leipzig 1877 (the 3rd MDSB-Congress, Louis Paulsen won), took 7th at Frankfurt 1878 (the 12th WDSB-Congress, Paulsen won), and won in local tournaments at Schwerin 1883, Rostock 1884, and Wismer 1886.

Was a German chess player and author.His best achievement was 2nd place, behind Adolf Anderssen, at

Was a German chess player and author.His best achievement was 2nd place, behind Adolf Anderssen, at Barmen 1869 (8th WDSB–Congress). He tied for 3rd-5th at Hamburg 1869 (2nd NDSB–Congress, Anderssen won); tied for 8-9th at Baden-Baden 1870 (Anderssen won); took 3rd at Krefeld 1871 (9th WDSB–Congress, Louis Paulsen won); took 4th at Frankfurt 1878 (12th WDSB–Congress, L. Paulsen won); took 11th at Leipzig 1879 (1st DSB Congress, Berthold Englisch won).

Is a Finnish footballer, who currently represents Tampere United of Veikkausliiga, the premier divis

Is a Finnish footballer, who currently represents Tampere United of Veikkausliiga, the premier division of football in Finland. He is also part of Finland national under-18 football team. He is a defender and usually plays the position of central defender

Was a Namibian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He played for the Namibia

Was a Namibian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He played for the Namibian Under-19s team in two consecutive Under-19 World Cups in 2000 and 2002. Nel spent most of his career around the bottom of the middle-order, switching bet

Is a retired Dutch cyclist and speed skater. Straathof was the first, and still the only, athlete in

Is a retired Dutch cyclist and speed skater. Straathof was the first, and still the only, athlete in the world to represent his country at the Summer Olympics, the Winter Olympics and the Paralympics.Straathof started his sports career as a speed skater,

Is a Finnish footballer (defender) who currently plays for the Finnish Premier Division side IFK Mar

Is a Finnish footballer (defender) who currently plays for the Finnish Premier Division side IFK Mariehamn.Nordström has played for IFK Mariehamn his whole footballing life. He's regarded as a very talented defender and has established himself as a regula

Was a South African rugby player, who played for the South Africa national rugby union team. He play

Was a South African rugby player, who played for the South Africa national rugby union team. He played as a scrum-half (1,80 m and 80 kg).

Is a retired ice hockey player. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics and 1960 Winter Olympics

Is a retired ice hockey player. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics and 1960 Winter Olympics.

Is a retired German football player. He played 441 games in the Bundesliga. He is the father of Thom

Is a retired German football player. He played 441 games in the Bundesliga. He is the father of Thomas Riedl.

Was a Danish field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and in the 1948 Summer Oly

Was a Danish field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was a member of the Danish team which was eliminated in the group stage of the Olympic tournament. He played both matches as forward.

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and in the 1906 Summer

Was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and in the 1906 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he finished fifth in the 800 metres competition as well as in the 1500 metres event. He also participated in the 400 metres event but his exact result is unknown.