Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at the

Is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at the University of San Francisco and, along with Bill Russell, led the Dons to two NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956. Jones also played with Russell on the 1956 United States men's Olympic basketball team, which won the gold medal at the Melbourne Summer Games. During his playing days, he was known as a tenacious defender. Jones spent all of his nine seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, being part of eight championship teams from 1959 to 1966. In NBA history, only teammates Bill Russell and Sam Jones have won more championship rings during their playing careers. After Boston lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1967 playoffs, Jones ended his playing career.

Was a Canadian cross country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. In 1932 he finished 16t

Was a Canadian cross country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. In 1932 he finished 16th in the 50 kilometres competition.

Was a Norwegian sport wrestler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He participated in the midd

Was a Norwegian sport wrestler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He participated in the middleweight class in wrestling at the 1948 Summer Olympics, where he finished fifth overall. He attributed his success partially to the rivalry he had with Sv

Is an Australian professional racing cyclist.

Is an Australian professional racing cyclist.

Is a Finnish chess player. Born in Helsinki in 1918, he became a Finnish National Master in 1938 and

Is a Finnish chess player. Born in Helsinki in 1918, he became a Finnish National Master in 1938 and was the leading Finnish player after Eero Böök and before Heikki Westerinen. He is best known for outplaying Russian chess grandmaster Paul Keres with the

Was a Finnish gymnast and amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics

Was a Finnish gymnast and amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. Four years later he was part of the Finnish football team squad, which finished fourth in the football event. He participa

Was a Finnish steeplechase runner.In the late 1930s, Tuominen was one of the best runners at the 300

Was a Finnish steeplechase runner.In the late 1930s, Tuominen was one of the best runners at the 3000 m steeplechase, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics, he finished second after his countryman Volmari Iso-Hollo, with a time of 9.06,8.

Was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he finished f

Was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he finished fourth in the shot put competition.

Was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin throw.Toivonen represented Finland at the 1

Was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin throw.Toivonen represented Finland at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he threw the javelin 70.72 to win the bronze medal. The competition in the javelin throw was extremely close; fellow F

Is a former Finnish weightlifter. He won an Olympic gold medal at 1968 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Finnish weightlifter. He won an Olympic gold medal at 1968 Summer Olympics.

Was a Finnish freestyle wrestler and Olympic champion.He received a silver medal at the 1924 Summer

Was a Finnish freestyle wrestler and Olympic champion.He received a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris,[1] and a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.[2]

Was a Finnish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the quarte

Was a Finnish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the featherweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medalist Harold Devine.

Is a Finnish football player currently playing for FC Lahti.

Is a Finnish football player currently playing for FC Lahti.

Is a French-born Guinean footballer. The striker played for the French national U-21 team[1], but ch

Is a French-born Guinean footballer. The striker played for the French national U-21 team[1], but chose to represent Guinea at senior level. He scored two goals in the 2006 African Cup of Nations.

Is a Sierra Leonean international soccer player and as well a Swedish Citizen European passport hold

Is a Sierra Leonean international soccer player and as well a Swedish Citizen European passport holder. His currently (2008) plays for the Swedish Division 1 club Bodens BK. Samura began his career with Mighty Blackpool in the Sierra Leonean Premier Leagu

Is a Botswanan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Prisons XI. He played for the Botswana natio

Is a Botswanan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Prisons XI. He played for the Botswana national football team between 1999 and 2004.

Is a high jumper from Botswana.He won the 2006 African Championships in Athletics with a personal be

Is a high jumper from Botswana.He won the 2006 African Championships in Athletics with a personal best jump of 2.30 metres, the best result since Abderrahmane Hammad won with 2.34 m in 2000.

A professional footballer from Thailand. He currently playes for Osotsapa in the Thailand Premier Le

A professional footballer from Thailand. He currently playes for Osotsapa in the Thailand Premier League.

Is an English cricketer. Outside cricket he works as a model.

Is an English cricketer. Outside cricket he works as a model.

Is an Nigerian football striker who currently plays for Persitara Jakarta Utara in the Indonesian Su

Is an Nigerian football striker who currently plays for Persitara Jakarta Utara in the Indonesian Super League. He also had stints with Sepahan F.C. previously.

Is an English cricketer who plays for Middlesex. He made his debut in First Class cricket for Derbys

Is an English cricketer who plays for Middlesex. He made his debut in First Class cricket for Derbyshire in August 1881 against Yorkshire.

Is a former Cameroon-born, Beninese football player. Kabirou played several seasons for Pau FC in th

Is a former Cameroon-born, Beninese football player. Kabirou played several seasons for Pau FC in the French Championnat National. He was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team.

Known as Akinsola, is a Nigerian footballer who is currently playing for UD Salamanca, as a striker.

Known as Akinsola, is a Nigerian footballer who is currently playing for UD Salamanca, as a striker.On 6 January 2009, Étoile Sportive du Sahel announced the signing of 18-year old Akinsola, who put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal at Stade Olympique de Sousse; however, his official debut was delayed due to the fact he was appearing at the African Youth Championship in Kigali.

Is a retired Congolese footballer, who played as a left defender. Kasongo played in his country for

Is a retired Congolese footballer, who played as a left defender. Kasongo played in his country for Lubumbashi Sport and Daring Club Motema Pembe. In 1996, he embarked in a Portuguese adventure that would last 12 years (and only as a player). He started a

Was a Guyanese and Canadian cricket player. He played three first-class matches in the mid 1980s, an

Was a Guyanese and Canadian cricket player. He played three first-class matches in the mid 1980s, and later played for the Canadian national team in two ICC Trophy tournaments plus the 1998 Commonwealth Games.