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Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias Mildred "Babe" Didrikson was an American Olympic champion and three-time gold winner who excelled in every sport she played.
Venus Williams Venus Williams is considered one of the all-time greatest tennis players.
Maria Toorpakai Wazir: Empowering Women Through Sport Read about Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a squash player who had to overcome incredible challenges in order to achieve her dreams.
Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe was an Olympic champion and first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States.
Aly Raisman: Winner of Much More Than the Obvious Aly Raisman is a two-time Olympian gymnast who has celebrated her Jewish heritage in her routines and overcame abuse from gymnast doctor Larry Nassar.
Willie Mays Willie Mays, also known as "The Say Hey Kid", spent his 22-season career in Major League Baseball as number 24 for the New York/San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets.
Cole Brauer - An Inspiration for Women Cole Brauer is a pioneering figure in the sailing world; she has navigated uncharted waters, shattered stereotypes, and is an inspiration for women.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie Joyner-Kersee is the women's world record holder of the heptathalon, and a philanthropist.
Demita Vega de Lille: Olympic Windsurfer Read about Demita Vega de Lille, an Olympic windsurfer and hero featured in one of the finalist films at the MY HERO Film Festival 2024.
Effa Manley The remarkable Effa Manley was a civil rights activist who broke down baseball's racial barriers as co-owner of the Newark Eagles in the Negro National League.
Derartu Tulu Derartu Tulu was the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal.
Mia Hamm
Sandra Kay Yow
Shaquille O'Neal The reason I chose Shaq O'Neal as my hero is because of the sport that he plays, how he looks ahead towards his future, and how well he plays basketball.
Hank Aaron Portrait of Hank Aaron in Braves uniform. Learn about hero Hank Aaron, a legendary baseball player who broke baseball records and racial barriers in US major league baseball.
Dorothy Ferguson Key Dorothy Ferguson Key played in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Michael Jordan
Cathy Freeman Cathy Freeman wins races and respect for the plight of native Australian people.
Muhammad Ali
Nolan Ryan (Baseball Hall of Fame)
Eric Liddell
Roz Savage: The Woman Who Rowed Across the World's Oceans Known for her solo crossings of the Oceans, Roz Savage is a a British ocean rower, environmental advocate, and motivational speaker.
LeBron James
Susan Butcher Susan Butcher was a champion Iditarod racer.
Florence Griffith Joyner Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo) was one of the greatest women atheletes of all time.
Simone Biles: The Most Decorated Gymnast in History Read this story about Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history
Billie Jean King Read about Billie Jean King, a staunch advocate for women.
Bruce Lee
Nadia Comaneci Nadia Comaneci (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/london-2012-olympics-blog/2011/dec/14/50-olympic-m
Sammy Sosa
James Naismith
Pelé Pelé is a retired Brazilian soccer player (footballer) was is widely considered one of the best of all time.
John Wooden John Wooden was an American basketball player and former UCLA basketball coach.
Simone Biles Read this story about Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history.
Tom Watson Tom Watson is an American golfer.
Jesse Owens Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete who defied the odds by wining four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games.
Arnold Palmer Arnold Palmer was a golf icon who moved the sport onto the national scene.
Jessica Long: Paralympian Read this story about Paralympian athlete, Jessica Long.
Rick Hansen Rick Hanson is a Canadian paralympian and philanthropist for people with spinal cord injuries.
Wilma Rudolph Saint George As a child, Wilma Rudolph had polio. Through her perseverance, she became a world-record-holding Olympic athlete and won three Olympic gold medals in one year.
The Coach The Coach
Asafa Powell Asafa Powell
Scottie Pippen/NBA/Scottie vs Contract Injustice Scottie Pippen/NBA/Scottie vs Contract Injustice
Nile Kinnick Nile Kinnick
Joel Dahmen Joel Dahmen
Willie OR'ee Willie OR'ee
Susan Barker CBE Read this story about former tennis champion and sports personality, Susan Barker CBE.
Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant because he is one of the people I look up to because he is determined to win and a great athlete.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
David Beckham Many people influenced David when he started his soccer career, but he always mentions his dad, Sir Alex Ferguson, and his youth coach Eric Harrison as some of the most important.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant I chose to write about Kobe Bryant because he was a basketball legend and I really like basketball.
Kiruhura Nkingi
Bella Rasmussen makes history by believing if you set your mind to it, anything is possible
Mike Tyson Mike Tyson
David "Magic" Mendoza David "Magic" Mendoza
Olympic Super-Star, Sir Mo Farah (Hussein Abdi Kahin) Victim of Trafficking Olympic Super-Star Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child
Jackie Robinson
Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel
john heycock john heycock
CRISTIANO RONALDO
Daniel Ricciardo
Arthur Ashe, Everyone is Born Equal Arthur Ashe was the first African American man to play professional tennis.
Bianca Valenti Bianca Valenti is a professional surfer and a co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing.
Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Peter Norman Tommie Smith, John Carlos, and Peter Norman, who were part of the 1968 Olympic team in track and field, raised their fists during the US National Anthem in support of civil rights.
Terry Fox Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist who inspired nations through his courage and tenacity.
Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.
NBA The National Basketball League (NBA) is implementing social justice messages and measures to support Black Lives Matter and voting rights.
Aimee Mullins Aimee Mullins challenges the definitions of physical beauty and athletic ability.
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball. Learn more on myhero.com.
Julio Vasquez Master Vasquez (http://www.combatcanada.ca/2010/12/master-vasquez-athlete-mentor-and-friend/) Julio Vasquez was beloved mentor and master of taekwondo.
DeeDee Jonrowe DeeDee Jonrowe is a veteran dog sled musher in the Iditarod Race.
Michael Phelps Michael Phelps is a now-retired competitive swimmer who won 26 Olympic medals, the most of any Olympian.
Althea Gibson Althea Gibson was an American tennis and golf player who broke the color barrier in professional tennis.
Tom Brady Tom Brady (http://www.allposters.com)
Julie Krone Julie Krone is an American jockey and the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race.
Bethany Hamilton Bethany Hamilton is a motivational speaker, writer, and professional surfer who survived a shark attack that left her with one arm when she was 13 years old.
Misty Copeland
Kobe Bean Bryant Kobe Bryant was a professional basketball player whose life was cut short in a helicopter crash with his daughter Gigi and seven other parents and players on their way to his daughter's game.
Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is an advocate for women in sports and champion tennis player.
Sangeetha Sekar Sangeetha Sekar is an award-winning soccer player (footballer) who lives on the streets with her family in Chennai, India.
Arthur Ashe Arthur Ashe was a tennis champion and humanitarian.
Johnny Weir Johnny Weir (New York Post (WIREIMAGE XM radio)) Johnny Weir is a champion figure skater and known for his advocacy for LGBT and other human rights.
Coach Carl Swearingen
Earvin ''Magic'' Johnson NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992 (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/almanac-magic-johnson/ (unk
Roger Federer
Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. was honored by the Phoenix Foundation for Children.
Cle Ross Cle Ross (back l., with Marquis Roby Sr., a KCK RBI league coach, and youth baseball players) was gi Cle Ross is bringing youth baseball back to an inner city.
Yogi Berra A collage of Yogi Berra Pictures. (Courtesy of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center) Yogi Berra Baseball legend Yogi Berra is known for his brilliant career, his wit and his kindness.
Willie O'Ree Willie O'Ree was the NHL's first black hockey player.
Willie Howard Mays Willie Howard Mays was a favored baseball player.
Venus Williams Venus Williams won the 2000 US Open tennis tournament.
Troy Aikman Photo from http://www.aikman.com/stuff_gallery.shtml Troy Aikman is an NFL legend and sponsor of children's charities.
So Taguchi So Taguchi inspires one of his fans to persevere and try his best.
Serena Williams Serena Williams gets ready to serve. (http://www.colettebaronreid.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Astrol Serena Williams is record-breaking professional tennis player.
Soul Surfing: Laurel Eastman Soul Surfing: Laurel Eastman is a kiteboarder committed to finding ways in which sport and the environment can exist in harmony.
Scott Hamilton Scott Hamilton performs magic on the ice rink and battles heroically with cancer.
Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler was Saskatchewan's beloved curling champion.
Ryan Allen Sheckler Ryan Allen Sheckler is a professional skateboarder and founder of the Sheckler Foundation.
Ronaldinho Ronaldinho is a world renowned soccer player from Brazil.
Rocky Marciano Rocky Marciano is the only undefeated heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente was a baseball great and a selfless humanitarian.
Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos is a respected Brazilian footballer and manager who promotes family and community.
Rebecca Lobo Rebecca Lobo inspires basketball playing Emma with her commitment and determination to succeed.
Rania Elwani <a href=http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/1999/445/fro2.jpg> Holding her medals</a> Rania Elwani is a renowned Egyptian Olympian swimmer.
Rafael Da Silva This is my hero Rafael De Silva. (manchesterutd-players.blogspot.com) Rafael Da Silva is a noted Brazilian footballer.
Peyton Williams Manning Peyton Williams Manning is a football quarterback who started the Payback Foundation for disadvantaged kids.
Pee Wee Reese Pee Wee Reese (www.peeweereese.com/image1.htm) Pee Wee Reese is a hero to Jacob because he helped end rascism in Major League Baseball.
Olaf Kolzig Olaf Kolzig with his son, Carson. (Photo by Dirk Shadd, St. Petersburg Times) Olaf Kolzig is a legendary ice hockey player dedicated to raising awareness about autism.
Nadia Comaneci (www.mustav.co.uk) Nadia Comaneci was the first and youngest gymnast ever to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.
Mike Krzyzewski Coach K on left Bob Knight on right ( ()) Mike Krzyzewski is a basketball coach who motivates and inspires more than his players.
Mickey Mantle Mickey Mantle created a foundation to help people needing organ transplants.
Michael Jordan Michael Jordan can do anything with a basketball, and is admired on and off the court.
Mia Hamm Mia Hamm has inspired the next generation of women athletes.
Martina Navratilova Martina is talking about her new book. (http://www.starpulse.com/Athletes/Navratilova,_Martina/galle Martina Navratilova is a former tennis player and coach who is an activist for animals, gay rights and underprivileged children.
Martina Moravcova Martina Moravcova is Slovakia's first world champion swimmer to ever win multiple medals at the Olympics.
Marla Runyan Marla Runyan (www.macular.org/dvdpr.html) Marla Runyan overcame a visual impairment to become an Olympic runner.
Mark Pfetzer Mark Pfetzer (http://www.leadingauthorities.com/images/pfetzer.jpg) Mark Pfetzer was the youngest non sherpa to climb Mt. Everest.
Mariel (Mia) Hamm (sportsposterwarehouse.com/.../hamm99nike-1.jpg) Mariel (Mia) Hamm has inspired the next generation of women athletes with her talent, her mentoring and her humanitarian work.
Manute Bol Manute Bol was a Sudanese-born basketball player, humanitarian and activist for freedom for Sudan.
Mandy Morales Mandy at her best (http://wnbadraftnet.tripod.com/finein09/moralesblog.jpg) Mandy Morales inspires her cousin with her outstanding coaching abilities.
Luma Mufleh Luma Mufleh and refugee soccer team Luma Mufleh is a Jordanian immigrant who founded the Fugees Soccer Team to help disadvantaged kids.
Louie Bonpua Louie Bonpua was an inspiration to fellow cancer patients and athletes.
Lionel Andres Messi Messi playing for FC Barcelona against Celtic Lionel Andres Messi became a professional soccer player in spite of the odds against him.
Ken Carter (whcfamilyforum.org) Ken Carter taught his basketball team how to succeed on and off the court.
Jorge Campos Jorge Campos is a former Mexican soccer player who sets a good example and encourages kids to put school first.
John Wooden Sports Illustrated Cover of John Wooden John Wooden is one of the most revered coaches in the history of U.S. sports.
Johann Olav Koss: Right To Play Johann Olav Koss is a Norwegian Olympian who founded Right to Play.
Jim Plunkett Jim Plunkett <br>(http://www.stanfordalumni.org/erc/reunions/images/jplunkett.jpg) Jim Plunkett persevered and overcame obstacles to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL.
Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie was the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500.
James Stewart James Stewart overcame prejudice to pursue his dream of becoming a competitive dirtbike rider.
Jackie Chan Jackie Chan dedicates his time and money to helping others.
Jack Hitchens Jack Hitchens, proudly smiling by his U12 team. (Hannah Leake) Jack Hitchens is a hero to Emily because he taught her the value of humility and working hard.
Ian James Thorpe <a href=http://z.about.com/f/wiki/e/en/thumb/a/a1/Ac.ianthorpe.jpg/300px-Ac.ianthorpe.jpg>Ian Thorpe Ian James Thorpe an Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming, established a foundation to help children in need.
Heath Calhoun Heath Calhoun (http://vce.health.mil/inspiration.aspx) Heath Calhoun is a paralympic skier who encourages wounded warriors and others to never give up.
Hannah Teter Hannah Teter is an Olympic snowboarder who started her own foundation to help children in Kenya.
Haile Gebrselassie (http://www.iaaf.org) Haile Gebrselassie is a record-breaking champion runner and a humanitarian, fighting against poverty in Ethiopia.
Ernest Davis Ernie Davis Drawing (Drawn By Andrew G) Ernest Davis was the first black football player to win the Heisman Trophy.
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Emmanuel, is smiling and happy. (www.wireimage.com/ GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=g...) Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah rode a bike across Ghana to challenge the stigma of being disabled.
Ellen MacArthur (http://www.ellenmacarthur.com/) Ellen MacArthur has broken numerous records with her courageous solo sailing adventures.
Earl Antoine Boykins (http://www.freewebs.com/edgarcampy/shaq.jpg) Earl Antoine Boykins is a star basketball player who has fought against the odds.
Duke Kahanamoku (http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/blogs/hawaii_today/2008/8/15/Duke_Kahanamoku_OceanFest_Waikiki) Duke Kahanamoku was an Olympic gold medalist and 'Father of Surfing'.
Drew Brees Drew Brees is a quarterback for the Saints who also works to improve the lives of children with cancer.
Douglas Richard Flutie Douglas Richard Flutie established a foundation to help families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Darrell Green Darrell Green started a foundation to help underprivileged kids better their futures and become strong leaders.
Dave Congdon Dave & Migdalia Congdon take a break from practice (KEC) Dave Congdon is a Special Olympics athlete and an inspiration to many facing barriers and difficult times.
Chamique Holdsclaw Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the most celebrated players in women's basketball.
C. Vivian Stringer C. Vivian Stringer despite great challenges, pursued her passion for basketball and is known for turning women into champions.
Billy Mills Billy Mills is an Olympic gold medal runner who encourages Native American youth to believe in the power of their dreams.
Bill Veeck Bill Veeck was a maverick sports owner and an inspiration to fans.
Armintie Price Armintie Price is a hardworking, passionate, and inspiring basketball star in the WNBA.
Amy Hannus Amy Hannus is a boxer who champions women's strengths.
Alexander Medved Alexander Medved is a three-time Olympic wrestling champion and vice-president of the Belarusian National Olympic Committee.
Albert Pujols Albert Pujols is a hero to Travis because of his faith, devotion to his family, and skill as a baseball player.
Adaptive Action Sports Oscar Loreto skateboarding (www.adaptiveactionsports.com) Adaptive Action Sports has provided opportunities for adaptive athletes to compete in snowboarding competitions.
Stan Musial Stan Musial (http://janesbit.tripod.com/records.html ()) Stan Musial was a major league baseball who was awarded the Medal of Freedom award.
Sandy Koufax Sandy Koufax (chrisoleary.com) Sandy Koufax is the youngest player ever to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Norm Flynn Norm Flynn founded an organization committed to empowering kids through ice hockey.
Loretta Claiborne Loretta Claiborne is a star Special Olympics Global Messenger, athlete, and marathon runner.
Larry Doby Larry Doby joined Jackie Robinson in breaking the color barrier.
Jim Abbott Jim Abbott became a professional baseball pitcher, despite having only one hand.
James Naismith James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891.
Jacques Plante Jacques Plante was a hocky player who invented the goalie mask.
Fauja Singh Fauja Singh is an inspiring British centenarian marathon runner (the Turbaned Tornado) who only recently retired.
Clara Hughes Clara Hughes is a Canadian gold medal winner in the summer and winter games.
Betty Lennox Betty Lennox works hard to be the best and helps others to acheive their best.
Anthony Robles Anthony Robles is an accomplished wrestler despite his disability.
Special Olympics Athletes Photo from http://www.specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports - Heroes Shine in this Unique Program
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