Lionel Messi biography
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NAME: Lionel Messi
OCCUPATION: Children's Activist, Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: June 24, 1987 (Age: 26)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rosario, Argentina
Full Name: Luis Lionel Andres Messi
AKA: Lionel Messi
Nickname: "La Pulga"
Nickname: "Leo"
Nickname: "Messidona"
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer
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Argentina native Lionel Messi has established records for goals scored and won
individual awards en route to worldwide recognition as the best player in soccer.
Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, soccer player Lionel Messi moved to
Spain at the age of 13, after the FC Barcelona club agreed to pay for hormonedeficiency treatments. Messi became a star in his new country, scoring at will while
leading his club to championships. In 2012, he set a record for most goals in a calendar
year, and afterward was named FIFA's "Player of the Year" a record fourth time.
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Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, soccer player Lionel Messi moved to Spain at the
age of 13, after the FC Barcelona club agreed to pay for hormone-deficiency treatments. Messi
became a star in his new country, scoring at will while leading his club to championships. In
2012, he set a record for most goals in a calendar year, and afterward was named FIFA's
"Player of the Year" a record fourth time.
Michael Jordan biography
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NAME: Michael Jordan
OCCUPATION: Basketball Player
BIRTH DATE: February 17, 1963 (Age: 50)
EDUCATION: Emsley A. Laney High School, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
PLACE OF BIRTH: Brooklyn, New York
Full Name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan
AKA: Michael Jordan
Nickname: "Air Jordan"
Nickname: "Black Cat"
Nickname: "MJ"
Nickname: "His Airness"
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
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Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player who led the Bulls to six national
championships and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award five times.
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American basketball star Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn,
New York. Jordan left college after his junior year to join the NBA. Drafted by the
Chicago Bulls, he helped the team make it to the playoffs. For his efforts there, Jordan
received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With five regular-season MVPs and three
All-Star MVPs, Jordan became the most decorated player in the NBA.
Muhammad Ali biography
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NAME: Muhammad Ali
OCCUPATION: Boxer, Philanthropist
BIRTH DATE: January 17, 1942 (Age: 71)
Did You Know?: Muhammad Ali's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the only star
that is not located on the sidewalk—it was installed on a wall of the Kodak Theatre
entertainment complex.
EDUCATION: Louisville Central High School
PLACE OF BIRTH: Louisville, Kentucky
Originally: Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
AKA: Muhammad Ali
AKA: Cassius X
AKA: Ali
ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn
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Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history, winning
both the coveted Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal, among several other
honors.
Synopsis
Boxer, philanthropist and social activist Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus
Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali became a Golden Gloves
champion in 1959, and became an Olympic gold medalist the following year. Ali won
all of his bouts in the 1960s, the majority of them by knockout. Since his retirement, Ali
has devoted much of his time to philanthropy.
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Zinedine Zidane biography
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NAME: Zinedine Zidane
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: June 23, 1972 (Age: 41)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Marseille, France
Full Name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane
AKA: Zinedine Zidane
Nickname: Zizou
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer
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One of soccer's all-time greats, Zinedine Zidane led France to victory at the 1998 World
Cup, but was thrown out of the '06 Cup final for striking an opponent.
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Zinedine Zidane was born on June 23, 1972, in Marseille, France. A three-time FIFA
World Player of the Year, Zidane led France to victory in the 1998 World Cup and
starred for clubs in France, Italy and Spain. His career ended in shocking fashion when
he was expelled from the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting an opponent, but he is
nonetheless regarded as one of soccer's all-time greats.
Lance Armstrong biography
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NAME: Lance Armstrong
OCCUPATION: Cyclist, Philanthropist
BIRTH DATE: September 18, 1971 (Age: 41)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Plano, Texas
Full Name: Lance Edward Armstrong
AKA: Lance Armstrong
ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
Best Known For
Lance Armstrong is a professional American cyclist and testicular cancer survivor who,
in 2012, was stripped of the seven Tour de France titles he won from 1999 to 2005 due
to evidence of performance-enhancing drug use.
Synopsis
Cyclist Lance Armstrong was born on September 18, 1971, in Plano, Texas. At age 16,
Armstrong became a professional triathlete. In 1989, the U.S. Olympic development
team invited him to train as cyclist. He placed 11th in the World Championship Road
Race, with the best time of any American since 1976. From 1999 to 2005, Armstrong
won seven consecutive Tour de France titles, inspiring others with his cancer survival.
In 2012, the U.S Anti-Doping Agency stripped Armstrong of his seven Tour titles—as
well as other honors he received from 1999 to 2005—and banned him from cycling for
life, concluding that Armstrong had used banned performance-enhancing substances
during those years. The cyclist vehemently denied the claims for several months
thereafter, but in January 2013, admitted to doping throughout his cycling career.
David Beckham biography
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NAME: David Beckham
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: May 02, 1975 (Age: 38)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Leytonstone, London, England, United Kingdom
Full Name: David Robert Joseph Beckham
AKA: David Beckham
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
Best Known For
Soccer great David Beckham has played for Manchester United, England, Real Madrid
and the L.A. Galaxy. He is married to Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh from the
Spice Girls.
Synopsis
Soccer star David Beckham was born on May 2, 1975, in London, England. A phenom
almost from the moment he could first kick a soccer ball, Beckham began playing for
Manchester United, England's legendary soccer team, at age 18, and was a starter by age
20. In 2007, he signed a five-year, $250 million contract with the L.A. Galaxy. In May
2013, he announced plans to retire.
Usain Bolt biography
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NAME: Usain Bolt
OCCUPATION: Track and Field Athlete
BIRTH DATE: August 21, 1986 (Age: 27)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Trelawny, Jamaica
Full Name: Usain Bolt
ZODIAC SIGN: Leo
Best Known For
Usain Bolt became the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 200meter races in world record times in 2008. Four years later, at the London Olympics, he
became the first man to win gold medals in both the 100 and 200 at consecutive
Olympic Games and the first man in history to set three world records in a single
Olympic Games competition.
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Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is arguably the fastest man in the world, winning three
gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, and becoming the first man
in Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races in record times. Bolt
won his fourth Olympic gold medal in the men's 100-meter race at the 2012 Summer
Olympic Games in London, beating rival Yohan Blake, who took silver. Bolt ran the
race in 9.63 seconds, a new Olympic record, making him the first man in history to set
three world records in a single Olympic Games competition. The win marked Bolt's
second consecutive gold medal in the 100. Bolt went on to compete in the men's 200,
claiming his second consecutive gold medal in that race. He is the first man to win both
the 100 and 200 at consecutive Olympic Games, as well as the first man to ever win
back-to-back gold medals in double sprints.
Kobe Bryant biography
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NAME: Kobe Bryant
OCCUPATION: Basketball Player
BIRTH DATE: August 23, 1978 (Age: 35)
EDUCATION: Lower Merion High School
PLACE OF BIRTH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AKA: Kobe Bryant
Full Name: Kobe Bean Bryant
ZODIAC SIGN: Leo
Best Known For
Kobe Bryant is an NBA athlete who's one of the leading players in career points, having
earned multiple championship rings. He has also won two Olympic gold medals with
the U.S. basketball team.
Synopsis
Born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant played for the
Charlotte Hornets right out of high school. He was soon traded to the L.A. Lakers,
where he went on to win five championships and become one of the leading scorers of
the NBA. He has had a famous rivalry with one-time teammate Shaquille O'Neal and
was once accused of sexual assault, though charges were later dropped. Bryant played
on both the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic teams, winning two consecutive gold medals
with teammates Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, among several
other top players.
Oscar De La Hoya biography
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NAME: Oscar De La Hoya
OCCUPATION: Boxer
BIRTH DATE: February 04, 1973 (Age: 40)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Montebello, Los Angeles, California
Full Name: Oscar De La Hoya
AKA: "The Golden Boy"
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
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Oscar De La Hoya is a retired American boxer who is best known for his winning bouts
in six different weight classes, and for his popular televised fights.
Synopsis
Boxer Oscar De La Hoya, also known as "The Golden Boy," was born in Montebello,
Los Angeles, California on February 4, 1973. De La Hoya won a gold medal at the 1992
Olympics at the age of 17, and went on to win 10 world titles in six different weight
classes. De La Hoya was one of the most popular boxers in the history of the sport,
generating hundreds of millions of dollars from his pay-per-view fights before his
retirement in 2009.
Ronaldo biography
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NAME: Ronaldo
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: September 22, 1976 (Age: 36)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Itaguaí, Brazil
Full Name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
Nickname: "Fenômeno"
AKA: Ronaldo
AKA: Ronaldo Nazário de Lima
ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
Best Known For
Soccer player Ronaldo starred for the Brazilian national team and several European
clubs over the course of a career that spanned nearly two decades.
Synopsis
Born on September 22, 1976, in Itaguaí, Brazil, Ronaldo established himself as an
unstoppable scorer for European soccer teams in the mid-1990s. He bounced back from
a disappointing finish to the 1998 World Cup and a series of knee injuries to lead Brazil
to victory in the 2002 World Cup, and retired in 2011 as one of the game's all-time
greats.
Juan Martin del Potro biography
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NAME: Juan Martin del Potro
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: September 23, 1988 (Age: 24)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Tandil, Argentina
ZODIAC SIGN: Libra
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Juan Martin del Potro became the youngest tennis player to finish in the Top 10. He was
the first Argentine to achieve the Grand Slam singles final since 2005.
Synopsis
Juan Martin del Potro was born September 23, 1988, in Tandil, Argentina. By the age of
12, he had earned a spot as the representative for Argentina in the Nike Junior Tour. In
2004 he won his first professional match at the International Tennis Federation event.
Since then he has become the youngest player to finish in the Top 100 in 2006, the Top
50 in 2007 and the Top 10 in 2008.
Didier Drogba biography
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NAME: Didier Drogba
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: c. March 11, 1978
PLACE OF BIRTH: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Full Name: Didier Yves Drogba Tébily
AKA: Didier Drogba
Nickname: Tito
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Didier Drogba has earned worldwide acclaim as a professional soccer player and
champion for peace in his native Ivory Coast.
Didier Drogba was born on March 11, 1978, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. After emigrating
to France at an early age, he became a star soccer player in his adopted country and later
led the world-famous Chelsea club to multiple championships. An immensely popular
figure in Africa, Drogba has captained the Ivory Coast national team and earned acclaim
for his humanitarian efforts
Gabby Douglas biography
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NAME: Gabby Douglas
OCCUPATION: Gymnast
BIRTH DATE: December 31, 1995 (Age: 17)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nickname: Flying Squirrel
AKA: Gabby Douglas
Full Name: Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas
ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn
Best Known For
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win
the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012
Summer Olympics.
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Gabrielle Douglas was born on December 31, 1995, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Gabby
Douglas began formal gymnastics training at 6 years old and won a state championship
by the time she was 8. She moved away from her hometown and family in 2010 to
pursue training with a world-renowned Olympic trainer, and was selected to compete
with the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. There,
Douglas became the first African American to win gold in the individual all-around
event. She also won a team gold medal with teammates Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross,
McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber.
Roger Federer biography
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NAME: Roger Federer
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player, Philanthropist
BIRTH DATE: August 08, 1981 (Age: 32)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Basel, Switzerland
ZODIAC SIGN: Leo
Best Known For
Tennis pro Roger Federer was the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam title. In 2012, he
became a seven-time Wimbledon champion, tying with Pete Sampras for the world No.
1 ranking record of 286 weeks.
Born in Switzerland on August 8, 1981, Roger Federer was among the Top 3 junior
tennis players in Switzerland by age 11. He turned pro in 1998, and knocked out
reigning champion Pete Sampras in the fourth round at Wimbledon 2001. Federer
became the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam title, when he won the Wimbledon
2003 singles. In 2004, he won the Australian Open, the U.S. Open and the ATP
Masters, and retained the Wimbledon singles title. He also moved from the No. 2. spot
to No. 1. In 2006, he won the Australian Open, his fourth successive Wimbledon singles
title and his third successive U.S. Open. Federer held the No. 1 ranking from 2004 to
2008, regaining it in 2009—and several times thereafter, after frequent pushes by such
rivals as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. In 2012, Federer defeated Djokovic in the
Wimbledon semifinals, and beat Andy Murray to become the Wimbledon 2012
champion—Federer's seventh Wimbledon win. The victory helped Federer regain the
No. 1 spot, and tie the world No. 1 ranking record of 286 weeks (set by Pete Sampras).
Cesc Fàbregas biography
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NAME: Cesc Fàbregas
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: May 04, 1987 (Age: 26)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Arenys de Mar, Spain
Full Name: Francesc Fàbregas Soler
AKA: Cesc Fàbregas
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
Best Known For
Soccer player Cesc Fàbregas has starred for the Arsenal and FC Barcelona clubs and led
Spain to multiple championships in international competition.
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Cesc Fàbregas was born on May 4, 1987, in Arenys de Mar, Spain. A talented
midfielder, he became the youngest player to appear for the Arsenal soccer club as well
as a Spanish World Cup team. Fàbregas spent nine seasons with Arsenal before
transferring to FC Barcelona, and served as a key member of the Spanish teams that
won Euro 2008 and 2012 and the 2010 World Cup.
Pau Gasol biography
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NAME: Pau Gasol
OCCUPATION: Children's Activist, Basketball Player
BIRTH DATE: July 06, 1980 (Age: 33)
EDUCATION: University of Barcelona
PLACE OF BIRTH: Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
AKA: Pau Gasol
Full Name: Pau Gasol Sáez
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer
Best Known For
Spanish professional basketball player Pau Gasol is a two-time NBA champion with the
Los Angeles Lakers. He was Spain's flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the
2012 Olympic Games in London.
Synopsis
Pau Gasol Sáez, better known as Pau Gasol, was born on July 6, 1980 in Barcelona,
Spain. After playing for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies for seven seasons, he was traded
to the league's top-tier Los Angeles Lakers. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in
2002, and is a two-time NBA champion with the Lakers. Gasol carried the Spanish flag
for his country's contingent during the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London.
Tony Hawk biography
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NAME: Tony Hawk
OCCUPATION: Professional Skateboarder
BIRTH DATE: May 12, 1968 (Age: 45)
PLACE OF BIRTH: San Diego, California
Full Name: Anthony Frank Hawk
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
Best Known For
Tony Hawk is a professional skateboarder, probably the most famous to ever be
involved in the sport.
Synopsis
Tony Hawk was one of the top skateboarders in the world by the time he was 16, and in
his 17-year career, he won more than 70 skateboarding contests. Hawk started his own
skateboarding company, BirdHouse and also has a successful line of video games and
skateboarding videos. Through the Tony Hawk Foundation, he provides grants and
technical assistance for new parks, especially in low-income areas.
Kaka biography
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NAME: Kaka
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player, Philanthropist
BIRTH DATE: April 22, 1982 (Age: 31)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Brasilia, Brazil
Originally: Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
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Professional soccer player Kaká helped São Paulo take home the World Cup title in
2002. He later lead Milan to Champions League and Club World Cup titles.
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Kaká was born on April 22, 1982, in Brasilia, Brazil. He made his professional debut
with São Paulo's senior team. He aided his team in taking home the Torneio Rio-Sao
Paulo title in 2001. In 2002 his team also took home the World Cup title. In 2003, the
midfielder left his home country for a new team and a new contract in Milan, Italy. In
2009, Milan handed Kaká over to the Real Madrid club.
Ryan Lochte biography
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NAME: Ryan Lochte
OCCUPATION: Professional Swimmer
BIRTH DATE: August 03, 1984 (Age: 29)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rochester, New York
AKA: Ryan Lochte
Full Name: Ryan Steven Lochte
ZODIAC SIGN: Leo
Best Known For
Ryan Lochte is an American swimmer who has won 11 Olympic medals in the sport,
including five golds.
Synopsis
Born in Rochester, New York, on August 3, 1984, Ryan Lochte started swimming at the
age of 5. Soon after, his family moved to Florida so that his father could coach
swimming, and Lochte began taking classes under his father and competing in Junior
Olympics tournaments. He has since won 11 Olympic medals, including five golds;
seven NCAA championships; and 51 major international medals. Most recently, at the
2012 Summer Olympic Games, Lochte won two gold medals, in the 400-meter
individual medley and 4-by-200-meter freestyle team event; and two silver medals, in
the 4-by-100-meter freestyle relay team event and 200-meter individual medley (losing
to Michael Phelps).
Diego Maradona biography
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NAME: Diego Maradona
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: October 30, 1960 (Age: 52)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Full Name: Diego Armando Maradona
Nickname: "Hand of God"
AKA: Diego Maradona
Nickname: El Diego
Nickname: El Pelusa
Nickname: El Pibe de Oro
Nickname: El Dios
ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio
Best Known For
Soccer great Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, though
his accomplishments were later overshadowed by his battles with drug abuse.
Synopsis
Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Maradona led club teams to championships in Argentina, Italy and Spain, and famously
starred for the Argentinean team that won the 1986 World Cup. However, the soccer
legend's career was marred by a pair of high-profile suspensions for drug use, and he
has often battled health problems in retirement.
Andy Murray biography
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NAME: Andy Murray
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: May 15, 1987 (Age: 26)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dunblane, Scotland
AKA: Andrew Murray
AKA: Andy Murray
Full Name: Andrew Barron Murray
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
Best Known For
Andy Murray is a two-time Grand Slam winner. His 2012 US Open win made him the
first British player to win a Grand Slam title since 1977, and his 2013 Wimbledon
victory made him the first British Wimbledon champ in 77 years.
Synopsis
Born in Dunblane, Scotland, on May 15, 1987, Andy Murray has been ranked one of the
world's best tennis players since 2007, and is a two-time Grand Slam winner. He lost to
Roger Federer at both the 2008 US Open and 2010 Australian Open, and lost the 2011
Australian Open to Novak Djokovic. Murray made it to the Wimbledon final for the
first time in 2012, winning the semifinal against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on July 6, 2012,
but lost to longtime rival Roger Federer in the final. Murray avenged this loss at the
2012 Summer Olympics, where he beat Federer to take his first Olympic gold medal,
denying Federer his first singles gold medal. At the 2012 US Open, Murray defeated
Novak Djokovic in five sets, becoming the first English player to win a Grand Slam
singles tournament since 1977. The following year, in July 2013, Murray won his first
Wimbledon men's singles championship, making history as the first English Wimbledon
champ in 77 years.
Rafael Nadal biography
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NAME: Rafael Nadal
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: June 03, 1986 (Age: 27)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Originally: Rafael Nadal Parera
Nickname: Rafa
Nickname: The King of Clay
Full Name: Rafael Nadal
ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini
Best Known For
Spanish-born Rafael Nadal is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional tennis
players of all time, completing the career Grand Slam by age 24—becoming the
youngest in history to achieve the feat.
Synopsis
Born in Spain on June 3, 1986, Rafael Nadal is a Spanish professional tennis player who
has been ranked among the world's Top 5 since 2003. Nadal is only the second male
player to achieve the Career Golden Slam and the first to win seven French Open titles.
He won the Roland Garros for four consecutive years, from 2005 to 2008, and went on
to win Wimbledon 2008 against tennis star Roger Federer. In 2009, Nadal won the
Australian Open, and came back to win his second Wimbledon in 2010, as well as his
first U.S. Open and fifth French Open title. The following year, a No. 1-ranked Nadal
lost his top ranking as well as Wimbledon 2011 to Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic.
Also in 2011, he won his sixth French Open, followed by a seventh French Open
victory in 2012. In the 2012 Wimbledon semifinals, a No. 3-ranked Nadal lost to Czech
player Lukas Rosol—a match that some commentators labeled one the biggest upsets in
tennis history. In June 2013, Nadal won his eighth French Open title against David
Ferrer.
Wayne Rooney biography
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NAME: Wayne Rooney
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: October 24, 1985 (Age: 27)
EDUCATION: Our Lady & St. Swithin's RC, De La Salle
PLACE OF BIRTH: Liverpool, England
Full Name: Wayne Mark Rooney
AKA: Wayne Rooney
Nickname: Wazza
ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio
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Wayne Rooney is one of the world's best-known soccer players and a top scorer for the
Manchester United club.
Wayne Rooney was born on October 24, 1985, in Croxteth, Liverpool, England. The
temperamental but prolific scorer made his professional debut with Everton in 2002 but
has enjoyed his greatest success as a member of the Manchester United club. One of the
world's best-known soccer players, Rooney is endorsed by Nike and EA Sports, and has
written multiple books for HarperCollins Publishers.
Cristiano Ronaldo biography
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NAME: Cristiano Ronaldo
OCCUPATION: Soccer Player
BIRTH DATE: February 05, 1985 (Age: 28)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
Best Known For
Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player who has set records while playing for
both Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Manchester United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003—a record fee for a player of
his age. In the 2004 FA Cup final, he scored Manchester's first three goals and helped
them capture the championship. In 2008, he set a franchise record for goals scored. In
2009, Real Madrid paid a record $131 million for his services.
Maria Sharapova biography
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NAME: Maria Sharapova
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: April 19, 1987 (Age: 26)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nyagan, Russia
ZODIAC SIGN: Aries
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Maria Sharapova has won various honors throughout her career, including the 2012
French Open and a silver medal in women's singles at the 2012 Olympics.
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Maria Sharapova was born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia. She started playing
tennis at an early age and turned professional at the age of 14. Sharapova won
Wimbledon in 2004 against Serena Williams and has gone on to win the US Open and
Australian Open. In 2012, she won the French Open, becoming the 10th woman to
complete a career Grand Slam. At the 2012 Summer Olympic Games -- Sharapova's
Olympic debut -- she won a silver medal in women's singles, losing the gold to
American tennis star Serena Williams.
Serena Williams biography
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NAME: Serena Williams
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: September 26, 1981 (Age: 31)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Saginaw, Michigan
ZODIAC SIGN: Libra
Best Known For
American professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 29 Grand Slam titles and
several Olympic gold medals.
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Born on September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, Serena Williams began playing
tennis at an early age, enduring daily two-hour practices with her father at age three. In
1995, Serena turned pro, and, along with her sister Venus, enjoyed a run of high-profile
victories. In 2009, Serena was fined and placed on probation for allegedly threatening a
lineswoman, but she quickly moved past the incident. After a series of health scares in
2011, Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska at Wimbledon 2012, claiming her fifth
Wimbledon singles title. At the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, she won two gold
medals, in women's doubles and women's singles—her first singles gold medal. In June
2013, Williams won her second French Open title against defending champion Maria
Sharapova. Throughout her career, Williams has captured 16 Grand Slam singles and 13
Grand Slam doubles titles, as well as four Olympic gold medals.