Status: Two-time Olympic champion in 200 meters.
DOB: May 15, 1982 In: Trelawny, Jamaica
Track Inspirations: “I would say Merlene Ottey. She’s a great athlete and I always just watched and admired her.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “I like to read, listen to music and watch TV. I don’t do any other sports besides track. I do a little [...]
Biofile with Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Status: Former ATP world #1, French Open, Australian Open, 2000 Olympic Champion. Led Russia to first Davis Cup victory in 2002.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 185
DOB: February 18, 1974 In: Sochi, Russia
Tennis Inspirations: “There are a few people I loved to watch while (I) was young. (Who?) Well, obviously Borg was one of them. Johnny Mac was [...]
Status: Former Pride Heavyweight champion is a Mixed Martial Arts legend.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 233
DOB: Sept. 28, 1976 In: Rubeshnoe Lugansk, Russia
Childhood Hero: “Yuri Vlasov — Olympic champion (weight-lifting in super heavyweight division in 1960).”
Inspiration: “The biggest inspiration is that I represent my country and the sport. I help people see that I fight for my [...]
Status: Olympic champion Ethiopian middle distance runner is one of the most dominant female athletes in the world today.
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 95.
DOB: June 8, 1985 In: Chefe village, Arsi, Ethiopia
Running Inspirations: “There were a lot of athletes that I admired but in particular I can think of Derartu (Tulu – her cousin) and Haile (Gebreselassie).”
Hobbies/Interests: [...]
