Sep 7, 2025 · Fans voted for the greatest athletes of all time through an interactive list. Criteria for athletic greatness include speed, endurance, power, and hand-eye coordination.

The word "athlete" is a romanization of the Greek: άθλητὴς, athlētēs, meaning one who participates in a contest; from ἄθλος, áthlos or ἄθλον, áthlon, meaning a contest or feat.

Jul 15, 2025 · This list of the most famous athletes in the world right now blends together a medley of talent, skill, performance, popularity, and overall influence both on and off the field, as voted by you, …

Full list of Olympic athletes, including Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps. Follow your favourite Olympic heroes on their journey to the games.

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Meet the inspiring athletes representing the USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Explore profiles, achievements, and stories of dedication and triumph.

Nov 30, 2025 · Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Mondo Duplantis were named the World Athletics Athletes of the Year after record-breaking performances in 2025. McLaughlin-Levrone won the award …

Aug 7, 2012 · With the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory in Super Bowl LIX, Jalen Hurts is one of only four Black QBs to start the big game and win.

Jun 25, 2025 · Discover the greatest athletes of all time in this comprehensive guide to the Top 100 Professional Athletes of the 21st Century.

Sep 18, 2023 · Famous athletes in the world include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Serena Williams. In this article, we’ll delve into their stories and more.