Famous Athletes

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  1. 1. Russian-born gymnast who won 9 Olympic gold medals.
  2. 6. American gymnast who dominated the 1976 Olympics.
  3. 7. French alpine skier who won three Olympic gold medals.
  4. 8. American gymnast who won four Olympic gold medals in 2016.
  5. 11. Record-holding Jamaican sprinter with the nickname "Lightning Bolt."
  6. 13. American tennis great who won 39 Grand Slam titles.
  7. 15. American basketball player and NBA's all-time leading scorer.
  8. 17. Finnish middle-distance runner with 9 Olympic gold medals.
  9. 19. Tennis superstar with 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
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  1. 2. English footballer with a reputation for bending it like Beckham.
  2. 3. American athlete who broke the 4-minute mile barrier.
  3. 4. Golf icon with numerous major championships, often called "Lefty."
  4. 5. Jamaican sprinter who holds world records in the 100m and 200m.
  5. 9. American swimmer with 23 Olympic gold medals.
  6. 10. The "Black Mamba" of basketball who played for the Lakers.
  7. 12. Argentinian soccer legend often compared to a god.
  8. 14. A legendary baseball player known as "The Bambino."
  9. 15. American cyclist who survived cancer to win the Tour de France.
  10. 16. Known as "The Greatest" in boxing, he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee.
  11. 18. Brazilian soccer superstar known for his dazzling skills.