Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Being the youngest player for Atletico Nacional, he made his pro debut against Envigado FC on Februa

Being the youngest player for Atletico Nacional, he made his pro debut against Envigado FC on February 20. He is most known for his ability to run the 100 meter dash in times of 10-10.5 seconds.

Is a Nigerian footballer currently playing in FK Rudar Kostolac in Serbia.

Is a Nigerian footballer currently playing in FK Rudar Kostolac in Serbia.

Is a Romanian tennis player. On 23 May 2005, he reached his highest ATP singles ranking of 187.

Is a Romanian tennis player. On 23 May 2005, he reached his highest ATP singles ranking of 187.

Was a Belgian chess master.Soultanbéieff learned to play chess rather late, but he improved fast. I

Was a Belgian chess master.Soultanbéieff learned to play chess rather late, but he improved fast. In 1914 he won the city championship. In World War I, he fought in the Russian army.In 1918 he won the city championship again. After the Bolshevik Revolutio

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer. He embarked on a career as a professional trainer

Was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer. He embarked on a career as a professional trainer in 1953, working primarily at racetracks in the Northeastern United States. Late in his career he trained from a base at Santa Anita Park in California. N

Is a Major League pitcher. He is currently playing for Washington Nationals.Garate was signed by the

Is a Major League pitcher. He is currently playing for Washington Nationals.Garate was signed by the Houston Astros as a non-drafted free agent in 2005, and made his professional debut with the Greeneville Astros in the Appalachian League. He was 4-1 with

Marks made his first-class debut in the 1975 English domestic season, and five years later made his

Marks made his first-class debut in the 1975 English domestic season, and five years later made his ODI debut against the West Indies. His Test debut was in 1982 against Pakistan.

American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the

American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 1st round (17th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft after playing collegiately at Iowa State University.

Is a boxer from Denmark.He competed for Denmark in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finlan

Is a boxer from Denmark.He competed for Denmark in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the welterweight event where he finished in third place.

Is a heavyweight boxer from Puerto Rico, best known to won gold medal in 2002 Central American Games

Is a heavyweight boxer from Puerto Rico, best known to won gold medal in 2002 Central American Games in heavyweight division, won bronze medal in 2003 Pan American Games also to participate in the Olympics 2004.'

Was an English cricketer. Ransom was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. Ransom

Was an English cricketer. Ransom was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. Ransom made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Sussex in the 1947 County Championship. Ransom represented Hampshire in 34 matches. Ransom's final first-

Was a Russian–French chess master.He was born in Moscow but left Russia in 1912 eventually ending

Was a Russian–French chess master.He was born in Moscow but left Russia in 1912 eventually ending up in France going via Sweden, Denmark and Germany. He won the Copenhagen Championship in 1916. He also played at Hamburg 1916.[1] He tied for 8-9th at Copenhagen 1918.

Is a Scottish former footballer of Ugandan descent, who played as a winger for clubs including Albio

Is a Scottish former footballer of Ugandan descent, who played as a winger for clubs including Albion Rovers, Meadowbank Thistle, Shrewsbury Town, Chesterfield, Hamilton Academical, Portadown, Bohemians and Montrose. He is currently working as assistant manager alongside Sammy McIlroy at League Two side Morecambe F.C..

A former member of the Canadian national soccer team and NASLer.Kodelja played 8 seasons in the NASL

A former member of the Canadian national soccer team and NASLer.Kodelja played 8 seasons in the NASL - 1974 for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the team's inaugural season in the league; 1976 with the San Antonio Thunder; 1977 with Team Hawaii; 1978 with San Jose Earthquakes; 1981 with the Calgary Boomers; 1982 and '83 with the Toronto Blizzard; and 1984 with the Chicago Sting.

Was an ice hockey defender who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC CSKA Moscow. He

Was an ice hockey defender who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC CSKA Moscow. He was born in Moscow, Soviet Union.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors betwe

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors between 1972 and 1980. He also played three seasons in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1981 until 1983.Harris was drafted in the first round of the secondary phase of the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft by the Oakland Athletics. In July 1972 he was traded to the Texas Rangers, and made his major league debut for them the following day. He spent the rest of the season as the Rangers' regular second baseman, replacing Lenny Randle. In 61 games, Harris batted an anemic .140.

Commonly known as Victor, is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Grêmio.Victor began his

Commonly known as Victor, is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Grêmio.Victor began his career in Paulista, where he won the Copa do Brasil. In 2008, he transferred for Grêmio. In the Gauchão, Victor was injured, giving rise to Marcelo Grohe. H

Was a Belgian international footballer who played as striker.Lemberechts played professionally for K

Was a Belgian international footballer who played as striker.Lemberechts played professionally for KV Mechelen between 1942 and 1956, making nearly 350 appearances and scoring over 100 goals.

Was an English chess master.He shared 1st with George Shories at Blackpool 1907, won at Blackpool 19

Was an English chess master.He shared 1st with George Shories at Blackpool 1907, won at Blackpool 1908, tied for 3rd-4th at Blackpool 1910 (Frederick Yates won), and tied for 9-10th at Richmond 1912 (British Championship, Richard Griffith won).

Was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division. He is a former WBC FECARBOX and the WBC Bantamwei

Was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division. He is a former WBC FECARBOX and the WBC Bantamweight Champion.His first shot at a WBC Bantamweight Championship was against Greg Richardson but he would lose a disputed decision.

Is a Mexican Luchador (professional wrestler) and actor. He is best known under his ring name Latin

Is a Mexican Luchador (professional wrestler) and actor. He is best known under his ring name Latin Lover, which he is also credited as for his acting career. Resendiz is best known for wrestling in the Mexican Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) p

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays as a defender for Municipal Limeño of El Salvador.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays as a defender for Municipal Limeño of El Salvador.

Was a Mexican professional wrestler who was best known for his work in Japan and for his Black Cat g

Was a Mexican professional wrestler who was best known for his work in Japan and for his Black Cat gimmick. He trained under his father, Huroki Sito a luchadore. He made his professional wrestling debut on April 21, 1977 under the ring name Kuroneko whic

Was an English footballer who played most of his club football for West Ham United.Watson, a centre

Was an English footballer who played most of his club football for West Ham United.Watson, a centre forward, played 505 times for West Ham between 1920 and 1936. The club paid just £50 for Vic from Wellingborough, bringing him in to provide cover for Syd Puddefoot.

Is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the

Is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in the Super 14. He is widely regarded as the best lock in the world[citation needed] and has had a long successful partnership with Springbok and Blue Bulls teammate Bakkies Botha.Besides almost always winning his own line-out ball, Matfield is known for his exceptional skill at disrupting opposition line-outs - this skill was a cornerstone of their 2007 World Cup success - and his speed around the field led former Australian coach Eddie Jones to comment that he should be an Olympic sprinter instead.[citation needed]He also possesses good upper body strength,