Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter S

A former Swedish football midfielder and current director of sports of IFK Göteborg, his main club

A former Swedish football midfielder and current director of sports of IFK Göteborg, his main club as player, with which he won four Swedish Championships. He was also part of the Swedish national team that finished third in the 1994 World Cup.

Is a Swedish trotting trainer and former driver. He started his career as a professional trainer in

Is a Swedish trotting trainer and former driver. He started his career as a professional trainer in 1969, and has during a large part of the career been a dominating force in Swedish trotting. He is, arguably, the greatest in Swedish trotting history. Int

Is a retired Norwegian footballer who played in Norway, England, and Denmark, most notably for Liver

Is a retired Norwegian footballer who played in Norway, England, and Denmark, most notably for Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers. His preferred position was left back, which he occupied for domestic clubs and the national team. Bjørnebye was appointed assist

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1932 Summer Olympics

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

A Swedish chess master.He won at Stockholm 1942, tied with Folke Ekström, ahead of both Gösta Stol

A Swedish chess master.He won at Stockholm 1942, tied with Folke Ekström, ahead of both Gösta Stoltz and Erik Lundin, took 2nd behind Ekström at Stockholm 1943/44, and won at Lidköping 1944 (Swedish Chess Championship) ahead of Paul Keres.

Is a Swedish alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics, in the 1952 Winter Olympics, and

Is a Swedish alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics, in the 1952 Winter Olympics, and in the 1956 Winter Olympics. In 1948 he finished 40th in the Olympic downhill event. He also participated in the Alpine combined competition but did not f

Is a boxer from Sweden.

Is a boxer from Sweden.

Is a Swedish former alpine skier and sports commentator. He is known for being sports commentator fo

Is a Swedish former alpine skier and sports commentator. He is known for being sports commentator for SVT during many years after his carreer, and still 2010. He has also worked as a political advisor for the Swedish Social Democratic Party.

Is a Danish professional football player, who currently plays for the Danish 1st Division club Herfølge Boldklub. He signed a 3-year contract with Vejle Boldklub on July 1, 2005, but left for Herfølge Boldklub on January 31, 2007.

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for HJK and HIFK.

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for HJK and HIFK.

Is a Belgian professional football player, who plays for AA Gent.De Smet usually plays as an attacki

Is a Belgian professional football player, who plays for AA Gent.De Smet usually plays as an attacking midfielder or forward. He was discovered by Cercle Brugge (as well as their rivals Club Brugge) at the age of 12 while playing for his local team, SV Jabbeke.

Is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He rides for UCI ProTeam Quick Step, having ridden for

Is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He rides for UCI ProTeam Quick Step, having ridden for Discovery Channel between 2004 and 2007. Devolder won his first professional race at the 2004 Four Days of Dunkirk, winning stage 4. His most prestigious

Is a football midfielder from Belgium. He plays for German 2. Bundesliga club Rot-Weiss Essen.

Is a football midfielder from Belgium. He plays for German 2. Bundesliga club Rot-Weiss Essen.

Is a Belgian football midfielder who currently plays for S.V. Zulte-Waregem in the Jupiler League.

Is a Belgian football midfielder who currently plays for S.V. Zulte-Waregem in the Jupiler League.

Is a Belgian football defender. He currently plays for S.V. Zulte Waregem.

Is a Belgian football defender. He currently plays for S.V. Zulte Waregem.

A Dutch footballer, currently playing for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. The left-footed Schaars is a

A Dutch footballer, currently playing for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. The left-footed Schaars is a versatile player who can play either as a defensive midfielder or as a left-sided midfielder and has grown into being one of the most important players for AZ being captain of the team on many occasions. He is known for his tough tackling and good passing.He began his career at Vitesse Arnhem and he made his debut at the club on March 9, 2003 in a 4-1 away defeat to FC Utrecht. In 2005 he transferred to AZ.His debut for the national team came on August 16, 2006, as he started in a friendly versus Republic of Ireland which the Netherlands won 4-0. Earlier that year he was the captain of the Dutch side that won the UEFA U-21 Championship 2006.

Is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for Club Brugge, as a goalkeeper. He has Italian roots.O

Is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for Club Brugge, as a goalkeeper. He has Italian roots.On 18 April 2003, he made his debut in the league, in a game against Racing Genk (0–3). However, his big breakthrough came in the 2005–06 season, when he replaced the injured Butina several times. Some strong performances (including the UEFA Champions League contest against Juventus FC - a 1–2 home loss[1]) made him the undisputed first-choice onwards.

Is a Belgian footballer who plays for K.E.S.K. Leopoldsburg. He is a defender who plays as a Wing Ba

Is a Belgian footballer who plays for K.E.S.K. Leopoldsburg. He is a defender who plays as a Wing Back on the right side of the pitch.Vreven's career began when he signed a professional contract with Y.R. K.V. Mechelen, making his first first-team appearance in 1993, at the age of 20. After four seasons in Mechelen he moved to K.A.A. Gent where he developed into a better player for another two seasons.

Is a Belgian footballer who plays for PSV Eindhoven.He began his career at K.R.C. Genk, before being

Is a Belgian footballer who plays for PSV Eindhoven.He began his career at K.R.C. Genk, before being transferred to the PSV Eindhoven-youth division in 2001. Wuytens made his senior debut for PSV in the 2008 Johan Cruijff-schaal XIII match against Feyenoord Rotterdam. On 2 February 2009 he was loaned out to De Graafschap until the end of the season. At the start of the 09/10 season, he will be playing with PSV Eindhoven.

Is a female hammer thrower from Greece. She was born in Thessaloniki. Her personal best throw is 72.

Is a female hammer thrower from Greece. She was born in Thessaloniki. Her personal best throw is 72.10 metres, achieved in July 2008 in Nikiti. This is the Greek record.

Her personal best jump is 6.75 metres, achieved in July 2002 in Volos. This places her fourth in the

Her personal best jump is 6.75 metres, achieved in July 2002 in Volos. This places her fourth in the all-time Greek performers list, behind Niki Xanthou, Paraskevi Tsiamita and Hrysopiyi Devetzi.[1] Pilatou has a better indoor personal best with 6.80 metres. [2]

Is a Bulgarian professional footballer who currently captains Aston Villa in the Premier League and

Is a Bulgarian professional footballer who currently captains Aston Villa in the Premier League and the Bulgarian national team. He captained the national team at Euro 2004 where he was sent off during a match against Denmark. Stilyan Petrov made his debu

Is a soccer player and defender for KIF Örebro DFF and the Swedish national team. She was voted roo

Is a soccer player and defender for KIF Örebro DFF and the Swedish national team. She was voted rookie of the year (Sweden) in 2006. She is currently the captain of KIF Örebro DFF.

A Swedish curler from Umeå. She is a skip.Viktorsson had an accomplished Junior career in Sweden wi

A Swedish curler from Umeå. She is a skip.Viktorsson had an accomplished Junior career in Sweden winning a bronze medal at the 2004 World Junior Curling Championships and a silver at the 2005 Juniors (losing to Switzerland's Tania Grivel). Also in 2005, V

Is a snowboarder from Kongsberg, Norway, now living in Oslo. She joined the BBC commentary team for

Is a snowboarder from Kongsberg, Norway, now living in Oslo. She joined the BBC commentary team for the 2010 Winter Olympics.