Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s.

Was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée competition at the 1924 Summer O

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was an Italian football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Itali

Was an Italian football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Italian Olympic squad in 1912 and played one match in the main tournament as well as two matches in the consolation tournament.

Is a former tennis player from Italy, who turned professional in 1988. He represented his native cou

Is a former tennis player from Italy, who turned professional in 1988. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was defeated in the quarter finals by India's Leander Paes. Four years earlier, when Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympics, he reached the third round, falling to Jordi Arrese of Spain: 4–6, 3–6, and 2–6. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on April 15, 1996, when he became the number 19 of the world.

An Italian football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for A.C. Mantova, on loan from Chievo.He st

An Italian football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for A.C. Mantova, on loan from Chievo.He started his career at U.S. Triestina Calcio at Serie C1. He moved to Udinese Calcio in 1994. He made one appearance for Udinese in Serie B, before he spent his early career at loan to various clubs in Serie C1 (1995-1998). In summer 1998, he joined Livorno of Serie C1, and Triestina of Serie C2 in February 1999. In summer 1999, Godeas moved to De Graafschap.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer.

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won four silver medals, two at the 1948 Summer Olympics and two mo

Was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won four silver medals, two at the 1948 Summer Olympics and two more at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Nicknamed "Paso", was a popular Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer in the 1960s. His uncalcula

Nicknamed "Paso", was a popular Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer in the 1960s. His uncalculated style of racing made him a crowd favourite. Pasolini's rivalry with Giacomo Agostini divided motorcycling enthusiasts, and while Pasolini's style of ra

Is a Peruvian footballer who plays for Universitario de Deportes in the Primera Division Peruana.

Is a Peruvian footballer who plays for Universitario de Deportes in the Primera Division Peruana.

Is a former basketball player from Italy, who won the silver medal with his national team at the 198

Is a former basketball player from Italy, who won the silver medal with his national team at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He ended his career in 1994 at a club in Forlì. Standing at 2,08 m (6 ft 10 in), he played as a center.

Is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays forward for Santiago Morning.He began his career in the

Is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays forward for Santiago Morning.He began his career in the youth ranks of Universidad de Chile and debuted for the adult side in 1999. Universidad de Chile won the national title in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, Yáñez w

Has played 19 Tests and 50 One Day Internationals for the West Indies. An athletic paceman from Guya

Has played 19 Tests and 50 One Day Internationals for the West Indies. An athletic paceman from Guyana with a slinky run sometimes compared to Michael Holding's, King bowls through that run rather than setting himself at the crease, but was still consider

A Thai footballer. He currently plays for Thailand Division 1 League clubside Khonkaen.

A Thai footballer. He currently plays for Thailand Division 1 League clubside Khonkaen.

Is a former One Day International cricketer who represented India. She is a right hand batsman and w

Is a former One Day International cricketer who represented India. She is a right hand batsman and wicket-keeper. She has played two ODIs, as a wicket keeper and scored an unbeaten century.

Is an American alpine skier.The daughter of Austrian Olympic champion Josef "Pepi" Stiegler, began s

Is an American alpine skier.The daughter of Austrian Olympic champion Josef "Pepi" Stiegler, began skiing at age two and racing at six. Junior Olympic and Nor-Am success while still a teenager led to a U.S. Ski Team berth and eventually her first World Cu

Is a female former international level badminton player who specialized in doubles.

Is a female former international level badminton player who specialized in doubles.

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Twente. Schuurman is a midfielder who was born in Deve

A Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Twente. Schuurman is a midfielder who was born in Deventer and made his debut in the professional football squad of Go Ahead Eagles in the 1997-98 season. He also played for NEC Nijmegen before joining FC Twente.

Is a Turkish volleyball player. He is 204 cm. He plays for Fenerbahçe Men's Volleyball Team since 2

Is a Turkish volleyball player. He is 204 cm. He plays for Fenerbahçe Men's Volleyball Team since 2007 season start and wear 5 number.

Leigh started acting at an early age and debuted in the film world at age 15 in 1997's Kickboxing Ac

Leigh started acting at an early age and debuted in the film world at age 15 in 1997's Kickboxing Academy. In this movie, her real life brother plays her love interest. In the movie, there are several scenes in which the two siblings kiss passionately.[4] In 2001, Leigh had the lead role in the film Not Another Teen Movie as Janey Briggs. She also appeared in Marilyn Manson's music video "Tainted Love", a song which appeared in the film. She was ranked #65 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2002.[5]

Is a Swiss hockey goalie, since the 2008-09 season he plays for EHC Biel. Reto Berra has played seve

Is a Swiss hockey goalie, since the 2008-09 season he plays for EHC Biel. Reto Berra has played several times in junior national teams of Switzerland. His first big tournament in 2005 was at the U18 World Championship. Both in the World Cup 2006, as well

Is a former Swiss football (soccer) player in midfielder role.He mostly played for FC Sion. For Swit

Is a former Swiss football (soccer) player in midfielder role.He mostly played for FC Sion. For Switzerland national football team he got 45 international caps, scored 8 goals and was in roster for Euro 1996.

Was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver

Was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event in 1932 and another silver medal in the four-man event in 1936.

Is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event with tea

Is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Guido Acklin at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.

Is an ice hockey player for the Swiss national team.

Is an ice hockey player for the Swiss national team.

Was a Swiss football striker.During his career he achieved 13 caps and 1 goal for Switzerland betwee

Was a Swiss football striker.During his career he achieved 13 caps and 1 goal for Switzerland between 15 April 1964 and 22 October 1966. He also played in Switzerland's 0-5 loss to West Germany at the 1966 World Cup.