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    age 51 Bjørn Erlend Dæhlie is a Norwegian businessman and retired cross-country skier.

    Bjørn Dæhlie

    [ranking: 1]
    age 51 Bjørn Erlend Dæhlie is a Norwegian businessman and retired cross-country skier.

    Dec. at 76 (1897-1973) Paavo Johannes Nurmi was a Finnish middle- and long-distance runner. He was nicknamed the "Flying Finn" as he dominated distance running in the early 20th century.

    Paavo Nurmi

    [ranking: 2]
    Dec. at 76 (1897-1973) Paavo Johannes Nurmi was a Finnish middle- and long-distance runner. He was nicknamed the "Flying Finn" as he dominated distance running in the early 20th century.

    age 62 Jan Ingemar Stenmark, born 18 March 1956 in Joesjö, Sweden, is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Sweden.

    Ingemar Stenmark

    [ranking: 3]
    age 62 Jan Ingemar Stenmark, born 18 March 1956 in Joesjö, Sweden, is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Sweden.

    age 51 Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin is a Hero of the Russian Federation and retired Greco-Roman wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia.

    Alexander Karelin

    [ranking: 4]
    age 51 Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin is a Hero of the Russian Federation and retired Greco-Roman wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia.

    age 45 Ole Einar Bjoerndalen is a biathlete.

    Ole Einar Bjørndalen

    [ranking: 5]
    age 45 Ole Einar Bjoerndalen is a biathlete.

    Dec. at 57 (1912-1969) Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater and film star. She was a three-time Olympic Champion in Ladies' Singles, a ten-time World Champion and a six-time European Champion.

    Sonja Henie

    [ranking: 6]
    Dec. at 57 (1912-1969) Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater and film star. She was a three-time Olympic Champion in Ladies' Singles, a ten-time World Champion and a six-time European Champion.

    age 38 Marit Bjørgen is a Norwegian cross-country skier and six times Olympic champion from Midtre Gauldal, Norway.

    Marit Bjørgen

    [ranking: 7]
    age 38 Marit Bjørgen is a Norwegian cross-country skier and six times Olympic champion from Midtre Gauldal, Norway.

    age 52 Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is an American retired professional boxer.

    Mike Tyson

    [ranking: 8]
    age 52 Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is an American retired professional boxer.

    age 79 Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is a retired American professional golfer.

    Jack Nicklaus

    [ranking: 9]
    age 79 Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is a retired American professional golfer.

    age 51 Boris Franz Becker is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from Germany.

    Boris Becker

    [ranking: 10]
    age 51 Boris Franz Becker is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from Germany.

    Dec. at 95 (1904-1999) Georges Miez was a Swiss gymnast.

    Georges Miez

    [ranking: 11]
    Dec. at 95 (1904-1999) Georges Miez was a Swiss gymnast.

    age 57 Birgit Fischer is a German kayaker, who has won eight gold medals over six different Olympic Games, a record she shares with Aladár Gerevich, spanning seven Olympiads: twice representing...

    Birgit Fischer

    [ranking: 12]
    age 57 Birgit Fischer is a German kayaker, who has won eight gold medals over six different Olympic Games, a record she shares with Aladár Gerevich, spanning seven Olympiads: twice representing...

    age 54 Miguel Indurain Larraya is a retired Spanish road racing cyclist. Indurain won five consecutive Tours de France from 1991 to 1995, the fourth, and last, to win five times.

    Miguel Indurain

    [ranking: 13]
    age 54 Miguel Indurain Larraya is a retired Spanish road racing cyclist. Indurain won five consecutive Tours de France from 1991 to 1995, the fourth, and last, to win five times.

    age 42 Alexei Yurievich Nemov is a gymnast from Russia and one of the most medaled gymnasts, male or female, of all time. He has won 12 Olympic medals.

    Alexei Nemov

    [ranking: 14]
    age 42 Alexei Yurievich Nemov is a gymnast from Russia and one of the most medaled gymnasts, male or female, of all time. He has won 12 Olympic medals.

    age 48 Szilveszter Csollány is a former gymnast from Hungary. He won gold in the men's rings at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney with a score of 9.85.

    Szilveszter Csollány

    [ranking: 15]
    age 48 Szilveszter Csollány is a former gymnast from Hungary. He won gold in the men's rings at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney with a score of 9.85.

    age 70 George Edward Foreman (nicknamed "Big George"[2]) (born January 10, 1949) is a retired American professional boxer, former two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist,...

    George Foreman

    [ranking: 16]
    age 70 George Edward Foreman (nicknamed "Big George"[2]) (born January 10, 1949) is a retired American professional boxer, former two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist,...

    age 50 Mika Pauli Häkkinen is a retired Finnish professional racing driver.

    Mika Häkkinen

    [ranking: 17]
    age 50 Mika Pauli Häkkinen is a retired Finnish professional racing driver.

    age 48 Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish retired professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful female golfers in history.

    Annika Sörenstam

    [ranking: 18]
    age 48 Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish retired professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful female golfers in history.

    age 56 Pirmin Zurbriggen is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Switzerland.

    Pirmin Zurbriggen

    [ranking: 19]
    age 56 Pirmin Zurbriggen is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Switzerland.

    Dec. at 34 (1960-1994) Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Brazilian racing driver who won three Formula One world championships.

    Ayrton Senna

    [ranking: 20]
    Dec. at 34 (1960-1994) Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Brazilian racing driver who won three Formula One world championships.

    age 73 Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx, better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional road and track bicycle racer, considered to be the greatest cyclist ever.

    Eddy Merckx

    [ranking: 21]
    age 73 Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx, better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional road and track bicycle racer, considered to be the greatest cyclist ever.

    age 38 Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Mexican club Querétaro.

    Ronaldinho

    [ranking: 22]
    age 38 Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Mexican club Querétaro.

    age 25 Laura Dahlmeier is a German biathlete. Dahlmeier started in her first world cup races in the 2012/13-season. In 2014 she participated in the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

    Laura Dahlmeier

    [ranking: 23]
    age 25 Laura Dahlmeier is a German biathlete. Dahlmeier started in her first world cup races in the 2012/13-season. In 2014 she participated in the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

    age 60 Kornelia Ender is a former East German swimmer who at the 1976 Summer Olympics became the first woman swimmer to win four gold medals at a single Olympic Games, all in world record times.

    Kornelia Ender

    [ranking: 24]
    age 60 Kornelia Ender is a former East German swimmer who at the 1976 Summer Olympics became the first woman swimmer to win four gold medals at a single Olympic Games, all in world record times.

    age 55 Hans Einar Magnus Wislander is a former Swedish handball player, who has been voted Handball Player of the Century.

    Magnus Wislander

    [ranking: 25]
    age 55 Hans Einar Magnus Wislander is a former Swedish handball player, who has been voted Handball Player of the Century.

    age 39 Tine Baun is a female former badminton player from Denmark.

    Tine Baun

    [ranking: 26]
    age 39 Tine Baun is a female former badminton player from Denmark.

    age 58 Jürgen Schult is a former German track and field athlete and the current world record holder in the discus throw since 1986, currently the longest standing record in men's track and field....

    Jürgen Schult

    [ranking: 27]
    age 58 Jürgen Schult is a former German track and field athlete and the current world record holder in the discus throw since 1986, currently the longest standing record in men's track and field....

    age 36 Andreas Thorkildsen is a Norwegian javelin thrower, born in Kristiansand.

    Andreas Thorkildsen

    [ranking: 28]
    age 36 Andreas Thorkildsen is a Norwegian javelin thrower, born in Kristiansand.

    age 49 Björn Dunkerbeck is a professional windsurfer who has won Professional Windsurfers Association Overall World Championships a record forty one times.

    Björn Dunkerbeck

    [ranking: 29]
    age 49 Björn Dunkerbeck is a professional windsurfer who has won Professional Windsurfers Association Overall World Championships a record forty one times.

    age 33 Alexander Mikhailovich "Alex" Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

    Alexander Ovechkin

    [ranking: 30]
    age 33 Alexander Mikhailovich "Alex" Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

    Dec. at 76 (1932-2008) Boris Anfiyanovich Shakhlin was a Soviet gymnast who was the 1960 Olympic all-around champion and the 1958 all-around World Champion.

    Boris Shakhlin

    [ranking: 31]
    Dec. at 76 (1932-2008) Boris Anfiyanovich Shakhlin was a Soviet gymnast who was the 1960 Olympic all-around champion and the 1958 all-around World Champion.

    age 46 Eskild Balschmidt Ebbesen is a Danish lightweight rower, who has won a total number of five Olympic medals and six World Championship gold medals.

    Eskild Ebbesen

    [ranking: 32]
    age 46 Eskild Balschmidt Ebbesen is a Danish lightweight rower, who has won a total number of five Olympic medals and six World Championship gold medals.

    age 32 Laure Manaudou is a retired French Olympic, world and European champion swimmer.

    Laure Manaudou

    [ranking: 33]
    age 32 Laure Manaudou is a retired French Olympic, world and European champion swimmer.

    Dec. at 62 (1907-1969) Volmari "Vomma" Fritijof Iso-Hollo was a Finnish athlete, winner of two gold medals in 3000 m steeplechase at the Olympic Games.

    Volmari Iso-Hollo

    [ranking: 34]
    Dec. at 62 (1907-1969) Volmari "Vomma" Fritijof Iso-Hollo was a Finnish athlete, winner of two gold medals in 3000 m steeplechase at the Olympic Games.

    age 57 Lothar Herbert Matthäus is a German football manager and former player. After captaining West Germany to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, he was named European Footballer of the Year.

    Lothar Matthäus

    [ranking: 35]
    age 57 Lothar Herbert Matthäus is a German football manager and former player. After captaining West Germany to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, he was named European Footballer of the Year.

    Dec. at 86 (1901-1987) Claes Arne Borg was a Swedish swimmer. He is best known for breaking 32 world records and winning five Olympic medals in the 1920s.

    Arne Borg

    [ranking: 36]
    Dec. at 86 (1901-1987) Claes Arne Borg was a Swedish swimmer. He is best known for breaking 32 world records and winning five Olympic medals in the 1920s.

    age 79 Lidiya Pavlovna Skoblikova is a retired Russian speed skater and coach.

    Lidia Skoblikova

    [ranking: 37]
    age 79 Lidiya Pavlovna Skoblikova is a retired Russian speed skater and coach.

    age 71 Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON, born 25 April 1947, known as Johan Cruyff, is a former Dutch footballer and was until recently the manager of the Catalonia football team.

    Johan Cruijff

    [ranking: 38]
    age 71 Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON, born 25 April 1947, known as Johan Cruyff, is a former Dutch footballer and was until recently the manager of the Catalonia football team.

    Dec. at 39 (1959-1998) Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete.

    Florence Griffith Joyner

    [ranking: 39]
    Dec. at 39 (1959-1998) Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete.

    age 84 Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a former Soviet gymnast. Between 1956 and 1964 she won 14 individual Olympic medals and four team medals.

    Larisa Latynina

    [ranking: 40]
    age 84 Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a former Soviet gymnast. Between 1956 and 1964 she won 14 individual Olympic medals and four team medals.

    age 54 Elisabeta Lipă is a retired rower from Romania.

    Elisabeta Lipă

    [ranking: 41]
    age 54 Elisabeta Lipă is a retired rower from Romania.

    age 58 Rudolf "Rudi" Völler is a former German international footballer, and a former manager of the German national team. He won the FIFA World Cup in 1990 as a player.

    Rudi Völler

    [ranking: 42]
    age 58 Rudolf "Rudi" Völler is a former German international footballer, and a former manager of the German national team. He won the FIFA World Cup in 1990 as a player.

    age 52 Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann is a former German speed skater.

    Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann

    [ranking: 43]
    age 52 Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann is a former German speed skater.

    age 47 Kjetil André Aamodt is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Norway, a champion in the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup.

    Kjetil André Aamodt

    [ranking: 44]
    age 47 Kjetil André Aamodt is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Norway, a champion in the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup.

    age 48 Nicklas Erik Lidström is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, which he captained for the final...

    Nicklas Lidström

    [ranking: 45]
    age 48 Nicklas Erik Lidström is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, which he captained for the final...

    age 47 Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov; is a Russian former Olympic gold-winning swimmer regarded as one of the greatest sprint freestyle swimmers of all time, and the only swimmer in history, male or...

    Alexander Vladimirovich Popov

    [ranking: 46]
    age 47 Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov; is a Russian former Olympic gold-winning swimmer regarded as one of the greatest sprint freestyle swimmers of all time, and the only swimmer in history, male or...

    age 47 Thomas Alsgaard is a Norwegian cross-country skier.

    Thomas Alsgaard

    [ranking: 47]
    age 47 Thomas Alsgaard is a Norwegian cross-country skier.

    age 31 Martina Sáblíková is a Czech speedskater, specializing in long distance races.

    Martina Sáblíková

    [ranking: 48]
    age 31 Martina Sáblíková is a Czech speedskater, specializing in long distance races.

    age 49 Oliver Rolf Kahn is a former German football goalkeeper. He started his career in the Karlsruher SC Junior team in 1975.

    Oliver Kahn

    [ranking: 49]
    age 49 Oliver Rolf Kahn is a former German football goalkeeper. He started his career in the Karlsruher SC Junior team in 1975.

    age 50 Petra Kronberger is an Austrian former alpine skier, who participated in all disciplines.

    Petra Kronberger

    [ranking: 50]
    age 50 Petra Kronberger is an Austrian former alpine skier, who participated in all disciplines.

    Dec. at 77 (1889-1966) Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen was a Finnish middle-distance and long-distance runner.

    Hannes Kolehmainen

    [ranking: 51]
    Dec. at 77 (1889-1966) Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen was a Finnish middle-distance and long-distance runner.

    age 69 Lasse Artturi Virén is a Finnish former long-distance runner, winner of four gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.

    Lasse Virén

    [ranking: 52]
    age 69 Lasse Artturi Virén is a Finnish former long-distance runner, winner of four gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.

    age 48 Sergei Kharkov AKA Sergej Charkov is a Russian gymnast, Olympic champion and world champion.

    Sergei Kharkov

    [ranking: 53]
    age 48 Sergei Kharkov AKA Sergej Charkov is a Russian gymnast, Olympic champion and world champion.

    age 57 Karin Enke, also known as Karin Busch, Karin Kania and Karin Enke-Richter, is a former speed skater, one of the most dominant of the 1980s.

    Karin Enke

    [ranking: 54]
    age 57 Karin Enke, also known as Karin Busch, Karin Kania and Karin Enke-Richter, is a former speed skater, one of the most dominant of the 1980s.

    age 42 Stefan Christian Holm is a retired Swedish high jumper.

    Stefan Holm

    [ranking: 55]
    age 42 Stefan Christian Holm is a retired Swedish high jumper.

    age 31 Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player, who as of October 6, 2014 is ranked world No. 2 by the Women's Tennis Association.

    Maria Sharapova

    [ranking: 56]
    age 31 Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player, who as of October 6, 2014 is ranked world No. 2 by the Women's Tennis Association.

    age 53 Katarina Witt is a retired German figure skater. Witt won two Olympic gold medals for East Germany, first at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics and the second in 1988 at the Calgary Olympics.

    Katarina Witt

    [ranking: 57]
    age 53 Katarina Witt is a retired German figure skater. Witt won two Olympic gold medals for East Germany, first at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics and the second in 1988 at the Calgary Olympics.

    age 32 Magdalena "Lena" Neuner is a retired German professional biathlete.

    Magdalena Neuner

    [ranking: 58]
    age 32 Magdalena "Lena" Neuner is a retired German professional biathlete.

    Dec. at 90 (1923-2013) Bernhard Carl "Bert" Trautmann, OBE was a German professional footballer who played for Manchester City from 1949 to 1964.

    Bert Trautmann

    [ranking: 59]
    Dec. at 90 (1923-2013) Bernhard Carl "Bert" Trautmann, OBE was a German professional footballer who played for Manchester City from 1949 to 1964.

    age 42 Georgeta Damian is a female rower from Romania and winner of five Olympic gold medals. She is married to Valeriu Andrunache.

    Georgeta Damian

    [ranking: 60]
    age 42 Georgeta Damian is a female rower from Romania and winner of five Olympic gold medals. She is married to Valeriu Andrunache.

    Dec. at 61 (1929-1990) Lev Ivanovich Yashin, nicknamed as "The Black Spider" or "The Black Panther", was a Soviet-Russian football goalkeeper, considered by many to be the greatest goalkeeper in...

    Lev Yashin

    [ranking: 61]
    Dec. at 61 (1929-1990) Lev Ivanovich Yashin, nicknamed as "The Black Spider" or "The Black Panther", was a Soviet-Russian football goalkeeper, considered by many to be the greatest goalkeeper in...

    age 80 Elizabeth Cuthbert AM, MBE is an Australian athlete, and a fourfold Olympic champion.

    Betty Cuthbert

    [ranking: 62]
    age 80 Elizabeth Cuthbert AM, MBE is an Australian athlete, and a fourfold Olympic champion.

    age 53 Stefka Kostadinova is a Bulgarian retired athlete and the current women's world record holder in the high jump.

    Stefka Kostadinova

    [ranking: 63]
    age 53 Stefka Kostadinova is a Bulgarian retired athlete and the current women's world record holder in the high jump.

    age 66 Siegfried Brietzke is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rostock.

    Siegfried Brietzke

    [ranking: 64]
    age 66 Siegfried Brietzke is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rostock.

    age 27 Carina Vogt is a ski jumper.

    Carina Vogt

    [ranking: 65]
    age 27 Carina Vogt is a ski jumper.

    age 31 Marianne Vos, is a Dutch cyclo-cross, road bicycle racer and track racer who has drawn comparison to Eddy Merckx as being "the finest cyclist of [her] generation".

    Marianne Vos

    [ranking: 66]
    age 31 Marianne Vos, is a Dutch cyclo-cross, road bicycle racer and track racer who has drawn comparison to Eddy Merckx as being "the finest cyclist of [her] generation".

    age 51 Magdalena "Magda" Forsberg is a former Swedish cross country skier and biathlete.

    Magdalena Forsberg

    [ranking: 67]
    age 51 Magdalena "Magda" Forsberg is a former Swedish cross country skier and biathlete.

    age 31 Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals.

    Novak Djokovic

    [ranking: 68]
    age 31 Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals.

    age 45 Jennifer Beth Thompson is an American former competition swimmer, and one of the most decorated Olympians in history, winning twelve medals, including eight gold medals, in the 1992, 1996, 2000,...

    Jenny Thompson

    [ranking: 69]
    age 45 Jennifer Beth Thompson is an American former competition swimmer, and one of the most decorated Olympians in history, winning twelve medals, including eight gold medals, in the 1992, 1996, 2000,...

    age 35 Blanka Vlašić is a Croatian athlete who specialises in the high jump. She is the Croatian record holder in the event, and the former indoor World Champion.

    Blanka Vlašić

    [ranking: 70]
    age 35 Blanka Vlašić is a Croatian athlete who specialises in the high jump. She is the Croatian record holder in the event, and the former indoor World Champion.

    Dec. at 86 (1918-2004) Francina "Fanny" Elsje Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

    Fanny Blankers-Koen

    [ranking: 71]
    Dec. at 86 (1918-2004) Francina "Fanny" Elsje Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

    age 70 Keijo Erik "Keke" Rosberg is a Finnish former racing driver and winner of the 1982 Formula One World Championship.

    Keke Rosberg

    [ranking: 72]
    age 70 Keijo Erik "Keke" Rosberg is a Finnish former racing driver and winner of the 1982 Formula One World Championship.

    age 44 Percival Colin "Percy" Montgomery is a retired South African rugby union player.

    Percy Montgomery

    [ranking: 73]
    age 44 Percival Colin "Percy" Montgomery is a retired South African rugby union player.

    age 36 Asafa Powell, CD is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres.

    Asafa Powell

    [ranking: 74]
    age 36 Asafa Powell, CD is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres.

    Dec. at 80 (1893-1973) Arnold Clas Robert Thunberg was a Finnish speed skater who won five Olympic gold medals – three at the inaugural Winter Olympics held in Chamonix in 1924 and two at the 1928 Winter Olympics held...

    Clas Thunberg

    [ranking: 75]
    Dec. at 80 (1893-1973) Arnold Clas Robert Thunberg was a Finnish speed skater who won five Olympic gold medals – three at the inaugural Winter Olympics held in Chamonix in 1924 and two at the 1928 Winter Olympics held...

    age 49 Isebell Werth is a German equestrian and world champion in dressage.

    Isabell Werth

    [ranking: 76]
    age 49 Isebell Werth is a German equestrian and world champion in dressage.

    age 32 Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 5.

    Rafael Nadal

    [ranking: 77]
    age 32 Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 5.

    age 42 Kajsa Margareta Bergqvist is a Swedish former high jumper.

    Kajsa Bergqvist

    [ranking: 78]
    age 42 Kajsa Margareta Bergqvist is a Swedish former high jumper.

    age 42 Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer.

    Ronaldo

    [ranking: 79]
    age 42 Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer.

    Dec. at 73 (1939-2012) Iain Murray Rose, AM was an Australian swimmer, actor, sports commentator and marketing executive.

    Murray Rose

    [ranking: 80]
    Dec. at 73 (1939-2012) Iain Murray Rose, AM was an Australian swimmer, actor, sports commentator and marketing executive.

    Dec. at 41 (1932-1973) Abebe Bikila was a double Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia, most famous for winning a marathon gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics while running barefoot.

    Abebe Bikila

    [ranking: 81]
    Dec. at 41 (1932-1973) Abebe Bikila was a double Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia, most famous for winning a marathon gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics while running barefoot.

    Dec. at 74 (1929-2003) Helmut Rahn, known as Der Boss, was a German football player.

    Helmut Rahn

    [ranking: 82]
    Dec. at 74 (1929-2003) Helmut Rahn, known as Der Boss, was a German football player.

    age 54 Verena "Vreni" Schneider is a retired ski racer from Switzerland.

    Vreni Schneider

    [ranking: 83]
    age 54 Verena "Vreni" Schneider is a retired ski racer from Switzerland.

    Dec. at 100 (1905-2005) Maximillian Adolph Otto Siegfried "Max" Schmeling was a German boxer who was heavyweight champion of the world between 1930 and 1932.

    Max Schmeling

    [ranking: 84]
    Dec. at 100 (1905-2005) Maximillian Adolph Otto Siegfried "Max" Schmeling was a German boxer who was heavyweight champion of the world between 1930 and 1932.

    age 36 Abel Kirui is a long-distance runner from Kenya who competes in marathons.

    Abel Kirui

    [ranking: 85]
    age 36 Abel Kirui is a long-distance runner from Kenya who competes in marathons.

    age 38 Michelle Wingshan Kwan is an American figure skater.

    Michelle Kwan

    [ranking: 86]
    age 38 Michelle Wingshan Kwan is an American figure skater.

    age 46 Bente Skari, née Martinsen, is a Norwegian former cross country skier.

    Bente Skari

    [ranking: 87]
    age 46 Bente Skari, née Martinsen, is a Norwegian former cross country skier.

    age 37 Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a double World Champion who is currently racing for McLaren-Honda. Alonso started in karting from the age of 3.

    Fernando Alonso

    [ranking: 88]
    age 37 Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a double World Champion who is currently racing for McLaren-Honda. Alonso started in karting from the age of 3.

    age 31 Ana Ivanovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who as of 2 February 2015 is ranked world No. 6 by the Women's Tennis Association.

    Ana Ivanovic

    [ranking: 89]
    age 31 Ana Ivanovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who as of 2 February 2015 is ranked world No. 6 by the Women's Tennis Association.

    age 42 Anna Christine Friesinger-Postma is a former German speed skater.

    Anni Friesinger-Postma

    [ranking: 90]
    age 42 Anna Christine Friesinger-Postma is a former German speed skater.

    age 33 Jessica Ennis-Hill, CBE, née Ennis, is a British track and field athlete, specialising in multi-eventing disciplines and 100 metres hurdles.

    Jessica Ennis-Hill

    [ranking: 91]
    age 33 Jessica Ennis-Hill, CBE, née Ennis, is a British track and field athlete, specialising in multi-eventing disciplines and 100 metres hurdles.

    age 48 Erik Zabel is a former German professional road bicycle racer who last raced with Milram.

    Erik Zabel

    [ranking: 92]
    age 48 Erik Zabel is a former German professional road bicycle racer who last raced with Milram.

    Dec. at 82 (1869-1951) Thomas "Tom" Francis Kiely was an Irish athlete who competed mainly in the all-round championship, the forerunner of the modern decathlon.

    Tom Kiely

    [ranking: 93]
    Dec. at 82 (1869-1951) Thomas "Tom" Francis Kiely was an Irish athlete who competed mainly in the all-round championship, the forerunner of the modern decathlon.

    age 81 Sir Robert "Bobby" Charlton CBE is an English former football player, regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and an essential member of the England team who won the...

    Bobby Charlton

    [ranking: 94]
    age 81 Sir Robert "Bobby" Charlton CBE is an English former football player, regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and an essential member of the England team who won the...

    Victoria Pendleton

    [ranking: 95]

    age 49 Stefanie Maria "Steffi" Graf is a German former world No. 1 tennis player. Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

    Steffi Graf

    [ranking: 97]
    age 49 Stefanie Maria "Steffi" Graf is a German former world No. 1 tennis player. Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

    age 49 Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp is a Dutch former professional footballer, who is the assistant manager to Frank de Boer at Ajax.

    Dennis Bergkamp

    [ranking: 98]
    age 49 Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp is a Dutch former professional footballer, who is the assistant manager to Frank de Boer at Ajax.

    age 56 Ulf Timmermann is a German shot putter who broke many world records during the 1980s and is the first and one of only two people to ever throw over 23 metres.

    Ulf Timmermann

    [ranking: 99]
    age 56 Ulf Timmermann is a German shot putter who broke many world records during the 1980s and is the first and one of only two people to ever throw over 23 metres.

    age 35 Lin Dan is a professional badminton player from China. He is a two-time Olympic champion, five-time world champion, and five-time All England champion.

    Lin Dan

    [ranking: 100]
    age 35 Lin Dan is a professional badminton player from China. He is a two-time Olympic champion, five-time world champion, and five-time All England champion.

    age 55 Cheryl D. Miller is the women's basketball coach at Cal State LA and a former college basketball player and sportscaster for TNT.

    Cheryl Miller

    [ranking: 151]
    age 55 Cheryl D. Miller is the women's basketball coach at Cal State LA and a former college basketball player and sportscaster for TNT.

    age 46 Lisa Deshaun Leslie is an American former professional women's basketball player who played in the WNBA. She is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner.

    Lisa Leslie

    [ranking: 152]
    age 46 Lisa Deshaun Leslie is an American former professional women's basketball player who played in the WNBA. She is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner.

    Dec. at 45 (1911-1956) Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias was an American athlete who achieved most success in golf, basketball, and track and field.

    Babe Didrikson Zaharias

    [ranking: 153]
    Dec. at 45 (1911-1956) Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias was an American athlete who achieved most success in golf, basketball, and track and field.

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The most influential athletes of all time aren't just the best stars from their respective sports, but some of the most iconic individuals in the sports world. Whether they broke countless records or changed the way we all look at a specific sport, they influenced generations to come and will always be remembered at the top of their class. So, who do you think are the most influential athletes ever?

No matter the sport or discipline, these top athletes are true icons. Whether you're talking the New York Yankees great Babe Ruth or NBA GOAT Michael Jordan, the athletes listed here are far from your average sports stars. Take the legendary Deion Sanders, for example. Not only is he considered an NFL great, he's also an established professional baseball player—proving he's one of the greatest all-around athletes of all time. While he's a rare case in terms of athletes, others on this list of influential sports stars have contributed greatly to their sport. 

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