Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, h

Was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, he finished 12th in the two-man event as well as 13th in the four-man event.

Was an American tennis player in the mid-20th Century. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa. A member of

Was an American tennis player in the mid-20th Century. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa. A member of the U.S. Davis Cup team, he was 5–0 in matches in 1953 and 1954. He reached the final at the Newport Casino Invitational in 1954, only to lose to Hamilton

Was a French cyclist. He is most famous for his 1905 victory in the 1905 Tour de France. His other m

Was a French cyclist. He is most famous for his 1905 victory in the 1905 Tour de France. His other major wins were Paris–Roubaix, also in 1905, and the 1908 Bordeaux–Paris. He came third in the 1906 Tour de France and won 13 stages of the Tour de France over his career.

Is a Greek long jumper

Is a Greek long jumper

Was an American chess master.He played for Chicago Chess Club in cable matches against Twin Cities C

Was an American chess master.He played for Chicago Chess Club in cable matches against Twin Cities CC (1904), Franklin CC of Pennsylvania (1904 and 1905), Brooklyn CC (1905), and Manhattan CC (1905).

Is a Namibian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left-hand bowler. He has played firs

Is a Namibian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left-hand bowler. He has played first-class cricket for the senior Namibian cricket team since 2006, having previously lined up for the Under-19s. Van der Westhuizen played for the Namibians

Is a Dutch football manager currently in charge of AZ in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Is a Dutch football manager currently in charge of AZ in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Was a Belgian football striker who played for AC Milan from 1910 to 1915, scoring 97 goals during fi

Was a Belgian football striker who played for AC Milan from 1910 to 1915, scoring 97 goals during five Serie A's seasons. Actually, he's the ninth best striker in the rosso-neri 's history. He left Italy when First World War began.

Was a French fencer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in

Was a French fencer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the gold medal in the sabre, defeating fellow French fencer Henri Masson in the final. He also partic

Was a Belgian football player and manager. He earned 34 caps and scored 8 goals for the Belgium nati

Was a Belgian football player and manager. He earned 34 caps and scored 8 goals for the Belgium national football team.

Was an Australian rugby league player for New South Wales, Queensland and Australia. He is considere

Was an Australian rugby league player for New South Wales, Queensland and Australia. He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.He primarily played in the second-row.

Is the current manager of the Chicago Cubs and a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He has bee

Is the current manager of the Chicago Cubs and a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager.

Is a South African-Namibian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler.

Is a South African-Namibian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He was born in Potchefstroom. Vorster made his cricketing debut for Albatross cricket club on July 1, 1983, in a victory against the Sussex Second XI at G

An American archer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

An American archer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was a Welsh archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. She was born in Troedyraur, C

Was a Welsh archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. She was born in Troedyraur, Ceredigion and died in Richmond, London.

Is an Australian football (soccer) player, born in England, who currently plays for Melbourne Victor

Is an Australian football (soccer) player, born in England, who currently plays for Melbourne Victory in the Australian W-League.

Is a French football player of Algerian descent currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais. She plays

Is a French football player of Algerian descent currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais. She plays as an attacking midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team.Necib began her career as a youth player playing for local Marseille clubs before moving to CNFE Clairefontaine. After she made the move to Olympique Lyonnais, her talent became noticeable. In her first year with the club, she played in 26 league matches and scored 11 goals helping the club win the title that year.

Is a Côte d'Ivoire sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.

Is a Côte d'Ivoire sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.

Is a Danish handball goalkeeper and Olympic champion who currently plays for Viborg HK. She received

Is a Danish handball goalkeeper and Olympic champion who currently plays for Viborg HK. She received a gold medal with the Danish national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Is a former Canadian handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.She was part of the Ca

Is a former Canadian handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.She was part of the Canadian handball team, which finished sixth in the Olympic tournament. She played four matches and scored two goals.

Is a female field hockey defender from Scotland. She plays club hockey for Bonagrass Grove Ladies, a

Is a female field hockey defender from Scotland. She plays club hockey for Bonagrass Grove Ladies, and made her debut for the Women's National Team in 2002. Carroll was the Scottish team’s flag bearer at the 2000 Youth Commonwealth Games.

She is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the White Ferns and the Northern Districts in the State

She is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the White Ferns and the Northern Districts in the State League and she took eleven wickets at the 2005 Women's Cricket World Cup in South Africa.

Is a Swedish professional golfer, currently playing on the United States-based LPGA Tour and on the

Is a Swedish professional golfer, currently playing on the United States-based LPGA Tour and on the Ladies European Tour (LET).Friberg turned professional at the end of 2003, playing first on the Futures Tour, then the Swedish Telia Tour where she won the

Is a Danish retired association football player. She is considered the most succesful Danish woman f

Is a Danish retired association football player. She is considered the most succesful Danish woman footballer ever.She played for Hillerød GI and Rødovre BK in Denmark. In 1995, she started playing for German club TSV Siegen, transferring to rival team 1. FFC Frankfurt in the summer 2001.

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. She finished 15th in the K-1 event at

Is an American slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. She finished 15th in the K-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.