they will be researching and producing a factsheet, so i need people that have achieved a lot, or overcome a lot. Dont want the obvious research candidates like beckham and tiger woods, but people that at least one of the adults in work might of heard of?! would be very grateful for any ideas on who would be good!
2007-01-31 06:59:48 · 11 answers · asked by Nicola B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
eddy the eel/eagle
2007-01-31 07:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stan Musial
Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabar)
Lou Gehrig
Bobby Orr
Steve Young
Fran Tarkenton
Billie Jean King
Chris Everett
Johnny Unitas
Larry Bird
2007-01-31 07:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Pink1967 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frank Shorter. His story is worth it.
Johnny Weismuller - Swimmer turned actor.
Babe Didrikson (Zaharias) Considered by many to be the greatest female athlete of all time.
Alfred Oerter. Won the Gold Medal for the Discus in 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968, and in 1980, in preparation for the Olympic Games, threw the longest record EVER. (That was the year the US did not compete in the Olympics - but everyone knows Oerter would have won the gold.)
2007-01-31 07:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesse Owens
Billy Mills
Mel Ott
Ty Cobb
Joe D'Maggio
Gail Devers
Greg Barton
Babe Ruth
Doctor Archibald "Moonlight" Graham (yes, he was a real person)
Dr. Benjamin Spock
And, hey, Mikey G, it wasn't Michael Jordan who has HIV, it's Magic Johnson. And he didn't overcome it, he still has it. He simply made sure to follow his medication regimen, and stay healthy.
As to overcoming physical challenges, laser eye surgery is a drop in the bucket compared to the story of Gail Devers. She had Grave's Disease and was unable to stand or walk, and the doctors told her they needed to amputate her legs.
She told them where to stick it, and went on to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Track (100 meter) at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
2007-01-31 07:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nicola hi. Sir Jack Brabmam Australian racing driver retired 1971.Joe Bugner boxer.Ian Botham cricketer .John Surtess and Geoff Duke bike racers 1950;s.Mick mcmanus wrestler.Denis law united player.Rod Laver Aussie tennis player.Ronnie Moore &Barry Briggs speedway riders .Bobby moore west ham player.Joe Davis snooker player.Hope that helps .cheers
2007-01-31 07:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by not a mused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Michelle Wei, Zara Philips, Andy Murray, Amir Khan, Paula Radcliffe.....
hope they help...
2007-01-31 07:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i will have a go,
heres my nominations:-
1. Bert stynburg
2. Albert Ficklenut
3. Fred bodenbrecker
4. Peter whinodrunker
5. Harold rudengoper
6. Charlie finningham
7. Tom Smith
8. Jermain fordengottenburg
9. Harrold entwhistler
and 10. Me, Billy joe bobwhistle
Hope it helps. Ya'll have a good day now
2007-01-31 07:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by pop c 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
anyone who was big about 5/10 years ago. perhaps SALLY GUNNELL/LINFORD CHRISTIE or other athletics gold medallists. what about JONATHAN EDWARDS the triple jumper? he overcame his ned to wear glasses by having laser eye surgery.
other candidates could be DAMON HILL in grand prix? what about JOHN MOTSON the football commentator? MICHAEL JORDAN the basketball player overcame having HIV to come back and play for the lakers i think....
what do you think?
2007-01-31 07:13:35 · answer #8 · answered by Mikey G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many sports personalities who fit your criteria such as Roger Banister or Jim Thorpe.
2007-01-31 07:08:38 · answer #9 · answered by Denise T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how bout ISadora Duncin (dancer) or major taylor(byciclist) or even lancec armstrong but he is prob to well known
2007-01-31 07:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by GGbaby13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋