Famous Athletes and Sports Figures Who Have Passed Away in 2023
Let’s take a moment to remember all the famous athletes and sports figures who have passed away in 2023 — they may be gone, but they’re never forgotten.
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25 Great Sports Names for Your Child
If you’re married to a die-hard sports fan and plan on starting a family with them, you better be prepared for all the sports names they’ll bring up when naming your baby.
Tori Bowie, a Three-Time Olympic Medalist Track Star, Dead at 32
Tori Bowie, an American sprinter who obtained three Olympic medals during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, tragically passed away at the age of 32.
9-Time Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Almost Died During Childbirth but Hopes to Advocate For Fellow Black Mothers
Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field Olympian in history, nearly died during her traumatic childbirth.
Suni Lee Announces College Career Retirement, But is Excited to Perform in the 2024 Olympics
Olympic gold medalist gymnast Suni Lee recently announced she is ending her college career at Auburn University following a sudden health condition.
Mikaela Shiffrin Has 88 Amazing Victories Under Her Belt. What’s Next?
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin recently became the most decorated skier across both male and female competitions after completing a whopping 88 World Cup victories.
20 of the Greatest British Athletes of All-Time
Sports have played a vital role in the history and culture of Great Britain, but have you ever wondered who the greatest British athletes of all-time might be?
Olympian Molly Huddle is Back on the Track After Welcoming Her First Child Into the World in April 2022
Olympian Molly Huddle completed her first “postpartum comeback” race at the NYC Half, a competition she won three times in a row from 2015-2017.
Chris Paul Receives Bachelor’s Degree From Winston-Salem State University and 15 Other Famous Athletes Who Earned a College Degree During or After Their Playing Career
Chris Paul became one of the latest famous athletes to return to school and receive their college degree. Here are 15 others who did the same thing!
Olympic Bobsledder Duncan Pugh Dead at 48 After Sudden Brain Aneurysm
Australian bobsledder Duncan Pugh tragically passed away at the age of 48 after a sudden brain aneurysm last week.