Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter T

Was a South African businessman and an early twentieth century rugby union international who is know

Was a South African businessman and an early twentieth century rugby union international who is known as one of the “lost lions” [3] due to his participation on the 1927 British Lions tour to Argentina which, although retrospectively recognised as a Lions tour, did not confer test status on any of the four encounters with the Argentina national rugby union team.Whilst at Oxford, Thomas was selected to play in the Varsity Match in each year of his education, from 1926 to 1929. As well as receiving his rugby blue, he had the honour of being selected as the captain for the 1929 season.[7] In so doing, he became the second Rhodes Scholar from St Andrew's College to captain Oxford, and is one of eight Rhodes Scholar's who have been the Oxford captain (the others being L. G. Brown, F.R.C.S., and Dr. H. G. Owen Smith, both captains of England as well, and also W. W. Hoskin (St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown, and Trinity, 1904); S. J. Hofmeyr (Cape Province and University, 1928) ; N. K. Lamport (New South Wales and Balliol, 1930); M. M. Cooper; and H. D. Freakes).[8]

A German former footballer, now manager of Werder Bremen II. He played for Werder Bremen from 1984 t

A German former footballer, now manager of Werder Bremen II. He played for Werder Bremen from 1984 to 1998, his entire professional career.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Surrey. Woodgate made a singl

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Surrey. Woodgate made a single first-class appearance for the team, during the 1877 season, against Cambridge University.

Is a Swiss footballer, currently playing in the Qatari League with Al-Gharafa Sports Club. He is als

Is a Swiss footballer, currently playing in the Qatari League with Al-Gharafa Sports Club. He is also a regular on the Switzerland national football team.Yakin is often considered a controversial player, with run-ins with opposing players and fans. He is also the younger brother of fellow Swiss international, Murat Yakin, and is widely considered one of the most important Swiss football players in the 1990's-2000's.

Xenakis competed in the rope climbing event. He and countryman Nikolaos Andriakopoulos were the only

Xenakis competed in the rope climbing event. He and countryman Nikolaos Andriakopoulos were the only two out of the five entrants to climb all the way to the top of the 14 metre rope. Xenakis's time is unknown, though it was slower than 23.4 seconds, which was Andriakopoulos's winning time.

Was a Scottish professional footballer of the 1950s and 60s who played as a goalkeeper.He made his d

Was a Scottish professional footballer of the 1950s and 60s who played as a goalkeeper.He made his debut at Anfield on the 18 August, the same year, in a league match against Huddersfield Town, However, Huddersfield spoilt Younger's day by taking both points from a 3-2 win. He kept his first clean-sheet 2 games later at Gigg Lane as the Reds beat Bury 2-0. Younger immediately took over the No.1 jersey at Anfield and played in 43 of Liverpool's 45 matches in his first season.

Is a German football player and coach. As of February 2009, he is an assistant manager with SV Wehen

Is a German football player and coach. As of February 2009, he is an assistant manager with SV Wehen Wiesbaden II and he also plays for the amateur team FC Schloßborn.

Is a retired German football player.

Is a retired German football player.

Is a German, originally East German, sprint canoer who competed from 1988 to 2000. After Zereske ret

Is a German, originally East German, sprint canoer who competed from 1988 to 2000. After Zereske retired from canoeing, he became a coach of the German Dragon Boat racing national team. As a coach, his teams won a complete set of medals in 2002 with a gol

Is a German former professional road bicycle racer. On early 2008, at the age of 27, he announced th

Is a German former professional road bicycle racer. On early 2008, at the age of 27, he announced that he retired from professional cycling to open a bike shop in Hannover, where he currently lives.

Is a retired boxer, who represented Canada twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. Nicknamed

Is a retired boxer, who represented Canada twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. Nicknamed "The Bomb" he won the bronze medal in the men's heavyweight division (– 91 kg) at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba.

A professional tennis player, is the top ranked Brazilian tennis player. He currently holds a career

A professional tennis player, is the top ranked Brazilian tennis player. He currently holds a career high ranking of #28, achieved on February 8, 2010.He used a string of ITF Challenger tournament victories early in 2008 to break into the top 100 rankings of the ATP World Tour as a 20-year-old.In 2009, he reached his first tour final at the Brasil Open and won his first tour title at the Swiss Open. In 2010, He won his second tour title at the Movistar Open in Chile.

Was a Brazilian left-handed tennis player. Koch achieved a career-high singles ranking of World Numb

Was a Brazilian left-handed tennis player. Koch achieved a career-high singles ranking of World Number 24 which he reached on December 20, 1974. He reached his career-high doubles ranking on January 3, 1983, when he became World Number 60.

Was a Brazilian football player, who played as an Attacking midfielder, striker and a winger for Bra

Was a Brazilian football player, who played as an Attacking midfielder, striker and a winger for Brazil's national team. He came to international prominence at the 1950 World Cup, where scored two goals. He is noted for his dribbling skills and pace.

Is a former boxer from Ecuador, competing in the heavyweight (> 91kg) division. He was born in Esmer

Is a former boxer from Ecuador, competing in the heavyweight (> 91kg) division. He was born in Esmeraldas.

Is a retired Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for clubs in Africa and Europe dur

Is a retired Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for clubs in Africa and Europe during an injury-shortened career.Oliha made a total of 31 appearances for the full Nigeria national football team, scoring two goals. He made his international debut in 1990, in a game against Senegal and made his last appearance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, as a late substitute against Italy.

Is a retired Nigerian football (soccer) player. He holds the NCAA Division I career scoring record a

Is a retired Nigerian football (soccer) player. He holds the NCAA Division I career scoring record and played in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League and Continental Indoor Soccer League. He was a member of the Nigerian Olympic soccer which boycotted the 1976 Olympics. In 1981, he earned one cap with the Nigerian national football team.

A former Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.Allan began his career at Hiber

A former Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.Allan began his career at Hibernian in 1963, where he was a League Cup runner-up in 1968-69. He joined Dundee in 1971 and collected his only winner's medal at Dens Park, when the Dark Blues defeated Celtic 1-0 in the 1973-74 League Cup final.Allan was called up to the Scotland squad that season, earning his only two caps in warm-up matches for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He was selected in the squad for West Germany but was considered back-up to Leeds United's David Harvey and did not play during the tournament.

A Thai footballer. He plays for Thailand Division 1 League clubside Surat Thani.

A Thai footballer. He plays for Thailand Division 1 League clubside Surat Thani.

Is a Swedish sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sandin also finished four

Is a Swedish sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sandin also finished fourth in the K-4 1000 m event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Is a professional poker player. He was recruited by Larry Flynt to play poker for him after Hansen p

Is a professional poker player. He was recruited by Larry Flynt to play poker for him after Hansen played against him in Las Vegas in the mid 1990s. He finished in the money four times during the 2006 WSOP, coming in second place in the $3,000 Omaha Hi/Lo event. He is part owner of the company Poker Blue and was awarded the first Norwegian Poker Player of the Year award in 2005. He is considered by many Norwegian poker players as their "Godfather".

Was a Swedish breaststroke and freestyle swimmer.

Was a Swedish breaststroke and freestyle swimmer.

Is a Norwegian professional road bicycle racer, riding for Cervélo TestTeam. Hushovd is known for s

Is a Norwegian professional road bicycle racer, riding for Cervélo TestTeam. Hushovd is known for sprinting and time trialing. He is a former Norwegian time trial champion. He is the first, and to date the only, Norwegian to wear the yellow jersey in the

Was a Norwegian competition rower and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal in coxed eights a

Was a Norwegian competition rower and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal in coxed eights at the 1948 Summer Olympics, as a member of the Norwegian team.

Was a member of Denmark's rowing team during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Along with Thomas E

Was a member of Denmark's rowing team during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Along with Thomas Ebert, Stephan Mølvig and Eskild Ebbesen, he won the gold medal in the Lightweight Four division.