Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a German long track speed skater who participates in international competitions.

Is a German long track speed skater who participates in international competitions.

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played

Was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Essex. He was born in Woodford Green. Leiper made three Youth Test appearances for England Young Cricketers in 1980, scoring an average of 17 from six

Was an Irish cricketer. A left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace bowler, he played just once f

Was an Irish cricketer. A left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace bowler, he played just once for the Ireland cricket team, a first-class match against Scotland in August 1921, scoring three runs in the only innings, and not bowling.

Is a Cuban amateur boxer best known for his victory at the 2007 Pan American games in the super heav

Is a Cuban amateur boxer best known for his victory at the 2007 Pan American games in the super heavyweight division.

Was an Australian cricket player, who played for the Tasmanian Tigers. He was a right-handed batsman

Was an Australian cricket player, who played for the Tasmanian Tigers. He was a right-handed batsman who only represented the team from 1977 until 1982.

Was a tennis player from New York in the United States, who won two medals at the 1904 Summer Olympi

Was a tennis player from New York in the United States, who won two medals at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis. In the men's singles event he won a silver medal and another silver medal he won in the men's doubles tournament; partnering Alphonzo Bell

Is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 5'11" point guard from UNLV, Smith played for

Is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 5'11" point guard from UNLV, Smith played for seven teams in as many seasons from 1977 to 1984.He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 1977 NBA Draft in the third round.

Is a native born English footballer of Trinidadian background who plays for English Premier League c

Is a native born English footballer of Trinidadian background who plays for English Premier League club Fulham.Zamora attended Barking Abbey Secondary School. As a boy, he played for the Senrab football club in east London, alongside John Terry, Ledley King, Paul Konchesky and Jlloyd Samuel.[

Was a French rugby union player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he won the silver

Was a French rugby union player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he won the silver medal as member of the French team.

A Polish footballer who plays as a striker for Lech Poznan.In 2006/07 Lewandowski was the Polish thi

A Polish footballer who plays as a striker for Lech Poznan.In 2006/07 Lewandowski was the Polish third division's top goal scorer with 15 goals, helping Znicz Pruszków win promotion.[1] The next season he was the top scorer in the Polish second division with 21 goals.[1]

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Jazz (1981-82) and New Jersey Nets (1985-8

Is a retired American basketball player.He played for the Jazz (1981-82) and New Jersey Nets (1985-86) in the NBA for 78 games. In his only season with the Nets he earned a reported salary of $75,000.[2]

Is a Dutch Swimmer[1], who is specialized in the 50 and 100 m Freestyle. He is currently trained by

Is a Dutch Swimmer[1], who is specialized in the 50 and 100 m Freestyle. He is currently trained by former world champion Marcel Wouda at the same club as multiple olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband.

Was an American male tennis player.

Was an American male tennis player.

Is a Swedish professional tennis player, who turned pro in 1998, and is a doubles specialist. Lindst

Is a Swedish professional tennis player, who turned pro in 1998, and is a doubles specialist. Lindstedt is currently ranked 16th in the doubles ranking. Lindstedt played college tennis in the United States, playing first at Fresno State University before

Was a footballer who played in the Football League for Exeter City and Stoke City.

Was a footballer who played in the Football League for Exeter City and Stoke City.

Was an American businessman and owner of thoroughbred racehorses. Owner of the Aknusti Estate in the

Was an American businessman and owner of thoroughbred racehorses. Owner of the Aknusti Estate in the Catskill Mountains of New York, adjoining his family's estate at Lake Delaware, New York. The Aknusti manor house was designed by architectural firm of Wa

Was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He made hi

Was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He made his debut for Ireland in August 1947, playing against the MCC at Lord's. He went onto play for them on 11 occasions, his last match coming against Glamorgan

Is an English welterweight boxer.

Is an English welterweight boxer.

Is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. Nicknamed "Dr

Is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. Nicknamed "Dr. Doom", Brazile played from 1975-1984 for the Houston Oilers. Brazile was taken with the sixth pick of the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft.

American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame.

American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame.

Is an American professional tennis player. Robby Ginepri is of Luxembourgish ancestry. He attended J

Is an American professional tennis player. Robby Ginepri is of Luxembourgish ancestry. He attended Joseph Wheeler High School, located in Marietta, GA. He graduated as a member of the class of 2001. Ginepri then made his Olympic debut tennis at the 2008 O

Is a retired American professional basketball player. Boozer was born and raised in North Omaha, Neb

Is a retired American professional basketball player. Boozer was born and raised in North Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Tech High in Omaha.

Is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'6" guard, he played nine seasons (1983–1

Is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'6" guard, he played nine seasons (1983–1992) in the National Basketball Association.

Was an American boxer. In 1928 Olin won the New York City Golden Gloves 175 lbs Open Championship. H

Was an American boxer. In 1928 Olin won the New York City Golden Gloves 175 lbs Open Championship. He won all 35 of his amateur fights, including as well the New York Metropolitan AAU. In June 1937, Lewis and Olin fought again for the championship and thi

Is a British sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1960s. Competing two Summer Olympics, he

Is a British sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1960s. Competing two Summer Olympics, he was eliminated in the semifinals of both events at both games (1960: K-1 4 x 500 m, 1964: K-4 1000 m).