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Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond.
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During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography.
Wayne Gretzky
The Great One
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Raised to play hockey from a young age, Wayne Gretzky made news as a child prodigy. It wasn’t long before he made it to the National Hockey League. As captain, he led his team to win four Stanley Cups. Learn more about Wayne Gretzky’s career and how he became the greatest hockey player of all time.
Muhammad Ali
I Am the Greatest
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Cassius Clay began boxing at age twelve to protect himself from bullies. He spent endless hours training and dreaming of becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. In 1964, his dream came true when he beat Sonny Liston. Soon after this victory, Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali. When Ali refused to fight in the Vietnam War (1957—1975), he was banned from boxing-but a few years later, he made an incredible comeback. Find out how Ali became a legendary boxer and one of the world's most famous athletes.
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Tiger Woods became a famous golfer when he was two. As an adult, he's won 81 PGA Tour events and 15 major tournaments (and counting). Read about one of the world's most recognizable athletes.
Derek Jeter
Baseball's Captain
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Growing up, Derek Jeter dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. His dream came true in 1995. Jeter was a star for the Yankees for 20 seasons and helped the team win five World Series.
Jesse Owens
Track-and-Field Legend
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Jesse Owens was one of the greatest athletes in track-and-field history. Follow his life from running on Alabama roads with his father to winning gold in the 1936 Olympic Games.
Peyton Manning
Most Valuable Quarterback
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Five-time MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and superstar quarterback Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, before retiring in 2016. Learn more about one of the NFL's most legendary players.
David Beckham
Midfield Megastar
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David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States. Off the field, he's one of the biggest superstars in sports. Read about the life of a soccer celebrity.
Michael Jordan
Flying High
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The Chicago Bulls drafted Michael Jordan without knowing he would raise the standard for how basketball is played forever. Learn all about Jordan's life and explore what makes him a living legend.
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Soccer superstar Mia Hamm was a goal-scoring machine. At 15, she joined the US Women's National Team. In college, Hamm led her team to four straight national championships. And, in 1999, she made history, breaking the all-time record for goals scored in international matches. Learn more about Hamm's life and the moments that made her a soccer legend.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Racing Royalty
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the greatest drivers in racing. He won 26 NASCAR races and two Daytona 500s before retiring in 2017. Explore the life and career of one of NASCAR's biggest stars.
Abby Wambach
Super Striker
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In her career with the US Women's National Team, Abby Wambach scored 184 goals, the most in international soccer. She also helped the US win the 2015 Women's World Cup. Explore her life and career.
Wilma Rudolph
Running for Gold
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Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track. As a child, Rudolph suffered from polio, but later became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track and field at an Olympics. Learn all about this inspirational athlete!
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From the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's epic rise to the Baseball Hall of Fame is one many people have heard about. Dive deeper into his career-defining moments in this epic biography!
Hank Aaron
Home Run Hammer
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Baseball legend Hank Aaron was a standout from the start. After playing in the Negro Leagues for less than a year, Aaron had Major League Baseball teams fighting to have him in their lineups. In 1954, he joined the Milwaukee Braves and started making history. Aaron shattered Babe Ruth's all-time home run record in 1974. Learn about the life of home run king Hammerin' Hank.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Multisport Superstar
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records-she took athletics by storm, winning two Olympic gold medals for track and field before turning to professional golf. Witness more exciting moments from the life of this multi-talented athlete.
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Kobe Bryant dominated the world of basketball as an 18-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography details his life and his thrilling legacy.
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Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a World Series, and more.
