famous black sportperson
Across
- 1. BOLT Fastest man in history, Olympic sprint champion
- 4. JAMES NBA superstar often compared to Michael Jordan
- 8. ALI Boxing icon known as “The Greatest”
- 9. JOHNSON Lakers point guard who defined “Showtime” basketball
- 10. GRIFFITH JOYNER Olympic sprinter known for speed and iconic style (Flo-Jo)
- 11. WOODS Golf champion who transformed the sport globally
- 12. KAEPERNICK NFL quarterback known for kneeling protest
- 13. WILLIAMS Tennis champion and older sister of Serena
- 15. BRYANT Lakers legend known as the “Black Mamba”
- 17. DROGBA Chelsea football legend from Ivory Coast
Down
- 2. ONEAL Dominant NBA center known as “Shaq”
- 3. Brazilian football star known for flair and skill
- 4. HAMILTON Formula 1 champion with multiple world titles
- 5. ROBINSON First Black player in modern Major League Baseball
- 6. Brazilian football legend with three World Cup wins
- 7. WILLIAMS Tennis legend with 23 Grand Slam singles titles
- 8. JORDAN Chicago Bulls legend, widely considered the GOAT of basketball
- 12. LEWIS Olympic track and field legend with 9 gold medals
- 14. BILES Gymnast with multiple Olympic gold medals and record-breaking skills
- 16. ANTETOKOUNMPO NBA star nicknamed “The Greek Freak”