Here is a list of some well-known sports celebrities from various sports:
Basketball:
- Michael Jordan
- LeBron James
- Kobe Bryant (Rest in Peace)
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Larry Bird
Soccer (Football):
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lionel Messi
- Neymar
- Pelé
- Diego Maradona (Rest in Peace)
American Football:
- Tom Brady
- Peyton Manning
- Jerry Rice
- Joe Montana
- Brett Favre
Tennis:
- Serena Williams
- Roger Federer
- Rafael Nadal
- Venus Williams
- Novak Djokovic
Golf:
- Tiger Woods
- Jack Nicklaus
- Arnold Palmer (passed away in 2016)
- Phil Mickelson
- Rory McIlroy
Boxing:
- Muhammad Ali (Rest in Peace)
- Mike Tyson
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Manny Pacquiao
- Sugar Ray Robinson
Baseball:
- Babe Ruth
- Jackie Robinson
- Derek Jeter
- Hank Aaron (Rest in Peace)
- Willie Mays
Formula 1:
- Lewis Hamilton
- Michael Schumacher
- Ayrton Senna (Rest in Peace)
- Sebastian Vettel
- Fernando Alonso
Swimming:
- Michael Phelps
- Katie Ledecky
- Ian Thorpe
- Missy Franklin
- Ryan Lochte
Track and Field:
- Usain Bolt
- Carl Lewis
- Florence Griffith Joyner (Rest in Peace)
- Allyson Felix
- Haile Gebrselassie
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there are many more sports celebrities in each category. Also, the fame and popularity of athletes can vary over time and based on regional preferences.
