Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former weightlifter and Olympic champion who competed for the Soviet Union. He won a gold medal

Is a former weightlifter and Olympic champion who competed for the Soviet Union. He won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Is an Armenian chess grandmaster known for his sharp tactical style of play. Vaganian was born Octob

Is an Armenian chess grandmaster known for his sharp tactical style of play. Vaganian was born October 15, 1951 in Yerevan.

Is a Brazilian striker or winger. He started in the youth categories of Internacional, known only as

Is a Brazilian striker or winger. He started in the youth categories of Internacional, known only as Rafael. Inter's president at the time, Fernando Carvalho, suggested the change to only Sobis, the surname of his Ukrainian origins, because it could be mo

A Spanish footballer who currently plays for Recreativo de Huelva of La Liga, as an utility midfield

A Spanish footballer who currently plays for Recreativo de Huelva of La Liga, as an utility midfielder.After debuting professionally with modest teams (Ontinyent CF and UB Conquense), Barber joined Andalusia's Recreativo de Huelva in 2005-06, being instrumental in the side's top flight promotion. He would be put to use in various midfielder positions in the subsequent seasons.

Is a Brazilian footballer, who plays for Sporting Braga.His previous club is Esporte Clube Bahia in

Is a Brazilian footballer, who plays for Sporting Braga.His previous club is Esporte Clube Bahia in Brazil. He won the league, called the Baiano League in 2007 with Esporte Clube Bahia. In August 2007 he was signed by C.F. Os Belenenses with a contract un

Is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He trained at the Peruvian national ridi

Is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. He trained at the Peruvian national riding school before embarking on his professional career in 1999. Having met with success, including winning the apprentice riding title at Hipódromo de Monte

A former Spanish football (soccer) player in defender role, currently coach.He played mostly for Có

A former Spanish football (soccer) player in defender role, currently coach.He played mostly for Córdoba CF, CD Tenerife and Celta de Vigo. For Spain national football team he won gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Is a Spanish professional golfer.Cabrera-Bello was born in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. He first played

Is a Spanish professional golfer.Cabrera-Bello was born in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. He first played golf aged six and went on to enjoy a successful amateur career, winning the Spanish National Championship at every age group level from under-7 through un

Was a Mexican Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Mexican Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Is a former basketball player from Cuba, who won the bronze medal with the men's national team at th

Is a former basketball player from Cuba, who won the bronze medal with the men's national team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

Is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympic

Is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964.

A Spanish football defender who plays for AD Ceuta after playing for Real Madrid Castilla in the 200

A Spanish football defender who plays for AD Ceuta after playing for Real Madrid Castilla in the 2006/07 season.

A Spanish defender who currently playing for CD Guadalajara in the Segunda División B Grupo 2

A Spanish defender who currently playing for CD Guadalajara in the Segunda División B Grupo 2

Is a former Spanish professional road bicycle racer who rode for UCI ProTeam Saunier Duval-Prodir in

Is a former Spanish professional road bicycle racer who rode for UCI ProTeam Saunier Duval-Prodir in 2004 and 2005. His brother is Ángel Casero.

Is a Venezuelan footballer playing for Caracas Fútbol Club.Castellín made 22 appearances for the s

Is a Venezuelan footballer playing for Caracas Fútbol Club.Castellín made 22 appearances for the senior Venezuela national football team.

Is a Brazilian striker. He currently plays for Vasco after your first club, Figueirense. He was on t

Is a Brazilian striker. He currently plays for Vasco after your first club, Figueirense. He was on trial with the Dutch club FC Utrecht, but FC Utrecht didn't buy him.

Is a boxer from the Republic of Panama, nicknamed "El Torito". He has a record of 13 wins, 4 losses

Is a boxer from the Republic of Panama, nicknamed "El Torito". He has a record of 13 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. He faced Nonito Donaire on August 15, 2009 in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada to regain the same title he lost which has became vacan

Is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Corinthians.

Is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Corinthians.

Is a Brazilian Defensive Midfielder. He currently plays for Fortaleza.Made 1st team and professional

Is a Brazilian Defensive Midfielder. He currently plays for Fortaleza.Made 1st team and professional debut aged 19 for Vasco in the 2-1 win over Coritiba on 25 September 2003. Scored 1st senior goal in the Rio Derby against Flamengo on 11 April 2004.

Is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Coritiba, on loan from São Paulo.

Is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Coritiba, on loan from São Paulo.

Is a Brazilian football player. He spent one season in the Bundesliga with TSV 1860 München.

Is a Brazilian football player. He spent one season in the Bundesliga with TSV 1860 München.

Is a Brazilian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Verona.

Is a Brazilian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Verona.

Is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Corinthians.

Is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Corinthians.

Is a Brazilian left back. He currently plays for Corinthians. Also capped for Brazil at Under-17 lev

Is a Brazilian left back. He currently plays for Corinthians. Also capped for Brazil at Under-17 level.

Most commonly known as Rafael Carioca, is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Vasco on lo

Most commonly known as Rafael Carioca, is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Vasco on loan from Spartak Moscow. Rafael came to Grêmio in 2006, as an amateur player. In 2007, he captained the Under-20 side and featured in the Sendai Cup for the