Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

A former Polish football player.He played 23 times for Poland.[1]

A former Polish football player.He played 23 times for Poland.[1]

Was a Polish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second

Was a Polish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second round of the lightweight class after losing his bout to the upcoming silver medalist Stephen Halaiko.

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

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

Was an American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished sixth in

Was an American weightlifter who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he finished sixth in the lightweight class.

Was an Austrian football goalkeeper and an integral part of the second Austrian Wunderteam of the 19

Was an Austrian football goalkeeper and an integral part of the second Austrian Wunderteam of the 1950s.Zeman began his youth career at local club SV Wienerberger, but he soon moved on to FC Vienna. In 1945 Zeman joined Rapid Vienna and also won his first cap for the Austria national football team. With Rapid Zeman won 8 Austrian league championships and one Austrian cup.

An Italian football (soccer) manager and former player, a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian natio

An Italian football (soccer) manager and former player, a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Internazionale. He was also a member of the Italian squad that finished fourth at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California and the World Cup squad that finished third in the 1990 FIFA World Cup tournament held in Italy, in which Zenga started every game for the Azzurri. He is the current head coach of Serie A team Catania.

Was a German pioneer of football and founder of the country's major sports publication, Kicker. Bens

Was a German pioneer of football and founder of the country's major sports publication, Kicker. Bensemann was born in Berlin, Brandenburg, as the son of a Jewish banker. During his time at private school in Montreux, Switzerland, he learned about the new

Was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was the president of swi

Was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was the president of swimming's world governing body, FINA from 1932 - 1936 and was also a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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

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

Is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. She won a gold medal in 4x400 metres

Is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. She won a gold medal in 4x400 metres relay at the 1974 European Championships, together with teammates Angelika Handt, Ellen Streidt and Brigitte Rohde. She had finished fifth in the same event at the 1969 European Championships.

Is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Sum

Is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.She played three matches including the final and scored eight goals.

Is a German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. She won the silver medal at th

Is a German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. She won the silver medal at the 1962 European Championships, finished eighth at the 1966 European Championships and competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics without reaching the final. In domestic competitions, she represented the sports club SC Chemie Halle. She became East German champion in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1966.[1] and East German indoor champion in 1964, 1965 and 1967.[2] In 1967 she also became 1500 metres champion.[3]

Is a German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. As a teenager she won the silv

Is a German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. As a teenager she won the silver medal at the 1968 European Junior Championships and the gold medal at the 1970 European Junior Championships.[1] She also competed at the European Championships in 1966, 1969 and 1971 without reaching the final.

Is an Austrian Olympic fencer. She competed at the 1960 and 1972 Summer Olympics.

Is an Austrian Olympic fencer. She competed at the 1960 and 1972 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman and former coach of SM-liiga team Jokerit.

Is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman and former coach of SM-liiga team Jokerit.

Is a Malian basketball player who last played for The Patterson School after previously playing for

Is a Malian basketball player who last played for The Patterson School after previously playing for Stade Malien of the Malian Basketball League while in High School. He is also a member of the Mali national basketball team. Coulibaly played in the 2007 F

Is a Brazilian footballer who plays for KFCO Wilrijk.He played for R.F.C. Seraing and Standard Lièg

Is a Brazilian footballer who plays for KFCO Wilrijk.He played for R.F.C. Seraing and Standard Liège in Belgium and Ajax Amsterdam in Netherlands. The tricky and illusive player established himself in Belgium between 1993 and 1998 before joining Ajax in A

Is a Malaysian professional footballer currently playing for Perak FA in the Malaysian Super League.

Is a Malaysian professional footballer currently playing for Perak FA in the Malaysian Super League. He is left-sided midfielder.

Is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Shandong Luneng. Wan Cheng started his professi

Is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Shandong Luneng. Wan Cheng started his professional football career at Shandong Luneng after he joined them from Tianjin Locomotive's youth team. He would make his senior league debut in October 27, 2002 in a league match between Shandong Luneng and Shanxi Guoli as a promising 16 year old.

Is a Chinese football defender, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League. Wan Houliang used

Is a Chinese football defender, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League. Wan Houliang used to play for FK CSK Pivara in Serbian League Vojvodina. Wan Was selected in the China national under-23 football team that took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics where he played in two group games.

Is an athlete from Malaysia, who competes in archery.

Is an athlete from Malaysia, who competes in archery.

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1924 Summer Ol

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the team foil at the 1968 Games.

Is a female weightlifter from the Dominican Republic. She twice competed at the Summer Olympics: 200

Is a female weightlifter from the Dominican Republic. She twice competed at the Summer Olympics: 2000 and 2004. Rijo won the only gold medal for the Dominican Republic at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. A year later she carried the flag f

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1952 Summer Oly

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.