Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter S

A Bulgarian professional female tennis player. She was born in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.Karata

A Bulgarian professional female tennis player. She was born in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.Karatantcheva played her first professional tournament in September 2003 in Sofia, Bulgaria at the age of 14. As an unranked qualifier the next week, she defeated the #1, #2, and #3 seeds en route to her first professional tournament title at a small ITF tournament in Volos, Greece. Karatantcheva went on to win two other ITF titles in 2003.In 2004, Karatantcheva began her season at a large WTA tournament Indian Wells, California, where she defeated American Alexandra Stevenson in the first round, and upset the 17th seed Magui Serna in the second round. In an interview prior to her match against 16th seed Maria Sharapova

Is a Ghanaian football player, he last plays in Oulun Palloseura.While he was young he played as a d

Is a Ghanaian football player, he last plays in Oulun Palloseura.While he was young he played as a defensive midfielder, teaming up with players such as Michael Essien in the Under-17 World Cup, 1999 in New Zealand.

Was a French football player of Ghanaian extraction. He was the half-brother of Marcel Desailly, who

Was a French football player of Ghanaian extraction. He was the half-brother of Marcel Desailly, whom later followed him at the FC Nantes Atlantique. Adonkor made his debut for the 'Canaries' on 15 April 1981 in a 2-2 draw against Metz, but only established himself in Jean-Claude Suaudeau's first team in the 1982-83 season, which his club finished as French champions, nearly adding the Coupe de France to their honours list - a game in which Adonkor was sent off.

Is a Ghanaian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.Amoo represented Ghana at the 2008 Summer O

Is a Ghanaian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.Amoo represented Ghana at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 200 metres and placed fourth in his first round heat in a time of 20.91 seconds, which was not enough to qualify for the second round.

Is an American snowboarder. He is a two-time Olympic champion in the snowboard cross. Wescott was bo

Is an American snowboarder. He is a two-time Olympic champion in the snowboard cross. Wescott was born in Durham, North Carolina, and lives in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. His father Jim Wescott was the Track and Cross Country coach at Colby College.His mo

Is a male beach volleyball and volleyball player from the United States who participated at the NORC

Is a male beach volleyball and volleyball player from the United States who participated at the NORCECA Circuit 2009 at Manzanillo playing with Marcin Jagoda. They finished in the 9th position.

Is a professional BMX rider, most notable for being the vocalist of Mortal Treason until the band's

Is a professional BMX rider, most notable for being the vocalist of Mortal Treason until the band's break-up in 2005.

Is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Etherton last played in

Is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Etherton last played in the majors for the Kansas City Royals in 2006.Etherton has played for the Anaheim Angels, Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics since 2000. He was traded on May 28, 2006, to the Kansas City Royals. In 2007, Etherton played for Kia Tigers in the Korean Baseball Organization and went 2-2 with a 4.22 ERA before being released. While in Korea, Etherton suffered from a mysterious stomach illness that may have led to his release[1]. After his release and return to America, his symptoms subsided and he signed with the Florida Marlins organization[1]. In 2008, he played 2 games for the Long Beach Armada in the independent Golden Baseball League[1]. In December 2008, he signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Is a professional skier. He has won numerous competitions and appears in many ski movies. He was bor

Is a professional skier. He has won numerous competitions and appears in many ski movies. He was born in Murray, Kentucky. Morrison has survived avalanches, a helicopter crash, and miles of vertical on huge Alaskan faces. He is the oldest member of the K2

Is a professional Ghanaian-born English footballer who plays as a defender for Dagenham & Redbridge

Is a professional Ghanaian-born English footballer who plays as a defender for Dagenham & Redbridge on loan from Chelsea. He started his career as a Chelsea Youth Team player, eventually becoming captain. Despite being born in Ghana, Ofori-Twumasi represe

Is a female Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 she w

Is a female Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 she was part of the Japanese team which won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament. She played all seven matches.

Is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic champion.She was a member of the Japanese winning team a

Is a Japanese volleyball player and Olympic champion.She was a member of the Japanese winning team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Is a female Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 she w

Is a female Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 she was part of the Japanese team which won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament. She played six matches.

Is an association football striker from Vanuatu who currently plays for NZFC team YoungHeart Manawat

Is an association football striker from Vanuatu who currently plays for NZFC team YoungHeart Manawatu. The prolific Soromon played for Suva FC in Fiji and for New Zealand Central Premier League side Wairarapa United. In October 2008 he trained with NZFC s

Is a former Bulgarian weightlifter. He became Olympic Champion in 1988 in the Flyweight class. Sevda

Is a former Bulgarian weightlifter. He became Olympic Champion in 1988 in the Flyweight class. Sevdalin competed many times internationally and went on to win many olympic and commonwealth medals.

Is an English professional golfer.As an amateur, he was a member of the English Golf Union´s Elite

Is an English professional golfer.As an amateur, he was a member of the English Golf Union´s Elite A Squad, and won the Russian and Qatar amateur open championships. He went on to make the cut at each of those countries professional championships while st

Is a former Romanian tennis player. His highest ATP ranking was number 297 achieved on July 29, 1974

Is a former Romanian tennis player. His highest ATP ranking was number 297 achieved on July 29, 1974.

He announced himself to the golfing world in 1976, when at age 19 he finished second at The Open Cha

He announced himself to the golfing world in 1976, when at age 19 he finished second at The Open Championship. A part of a gifted golfing family, Ballesteros won five major tournaments between the years of 1979 and 1988, including The Masters twice. He was also successful in the Ryder Cup, helping the European team to five wins both as a player and captain.

Is a Spanish professional golfer and former World No. 1, who was one of the sport's leading figures

Is a Spanish professional golfer and former World No. 1, who was one of the sport's leading figures from the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s. He announced himself to the golfing world in 1976, when at age 19 he finished second at The Open Championship. A part

Is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently plays for the Färjestad Wolves in the Swedis

Is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently plays for the Färjestad Wolves in the Swedish Elitserien. Prior to his transfer to Sweden, he played for the ZSC Lions and Kloten Flyers in the National League A. Blindenbacher has also played for the

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1912 Sum

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Is a German ski jumper. Having made his Continental Cup debut in December 2004, his best result is t

Is a German ski jumper. Having made his Continental Cup debut in December 2004, his best result is the victory from Lillehammer in September 2008. He won a gold medal in the team competition at the 2008 Junior World Ski Championships. He made his World Cup debut in December 2007 in Engelberg, and his best result before the Season 2010/11 was a 12th place from Sapporo in January 2010up.

Is an Italian cross country skier who competed from the 1930s to the 1950s. Compagnoni is the brothe

Is an Italian cross country skier who competed from the 1930s to the 1950s. Compagnoni is the brother of the skiers Aristide and Ottavio Compagnoni. At the 1948 Winter Olympics he was a member of the Italian relay team which finished sixth in the 4x10 km

Is a Brazilian central defender.

Is a Brazilian central defender.

Is a Brazilian professional footballer who last played in Canada for the Montreal Impact. He has pre

Is a Brazilian professional footballer who last played in Canada for the Montreal Impact. He has previously played in Brazil for Guarani, São Paulo and Nova Venécia, in Italy for Parma, in Switzerland for SC YF Juventus, and in Cyprus for APEP Pitsilia an