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Imran Khan & Jahangir Khan among top 10 most Inspirational Athletes
While many incredible athletes have come and gone during the last two centuries, setting huge milestones in their respective sports, some of them became legends and earned the recognition of greatest players of all time. These athletes have not only inspired their own fans, but had a huge influence all over the globe. In this article, I am going to list down 10 inspirational athletes and living legends from the world of sports.
10. Tom Brady – American Football
The American football quarterback has become a great source of inspiration since coming into the professional game. In just ten seasons of his professional career, Tom Brady has guided his team New England Patriots into the Super Bowl five times; winning three titles in the process and has marked his name in the legends already.
9. Jahangir Khan – Squash
Talking about Squash, Pakistan’s former No.1 squash player Jahangir Khan is arguably the greatest player in the history and a huge inspiration for all. His longest winning streak of 555 games in a row is the best consecutive win-number in any professional sports which was also recorded by Guinness World Record.
8. Usain Bolt – Sprint
The Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is an unbelievable combination of agility, strength and robustness. Due to his unbeatable and high-flying track record in sprinting, Usain Bolt is regarded as the fastest person in the world and is a huge inspiration for all.
7. Michael Phelps – Swimming
The retired American swimmer and a legend Michael Phelps was the most powerful, energetic and passionate sportsmen in the history of swimming and no one have managed to match his brilliance to this day. Having 22 medals to his name, Phelps is also the most decorated Olympian of All Time.
6. Imran Khan – Cricket
The former world-class cricketer and one of the top inspirational personalities of Asia, Imran Khan has turned everything he touched into gold. From leading his team under the least favorite conditions to become World Champions in 1992 to registering a significant impact in the world of politics in Pakistan, Imran Khan has shown the true traits of a leader all his life. Imran Khan’s idealism and high dreams is what makes him a sheer inspiration.
5. Michael Schumacher – Formula One
Seven-time World Champion and the greatest Formula One driver Michael Schumacher is a name recognized all over the globe. Schumacher has set a golden standard on the racing tracks and is among the most influential personalities in the world of sports.
4. Maradona – Football
The current Argentine Football coach Maradona is another name in the world of sports who have inspired and influenced many with his majestic style of play. Apart from being the most versatile player in football history, Maradona also hold the honor of FIFA Player of the 20[SUP]th[/SUP] Century.
3. Tiger Woods – Golf
The man that has toppled many sportsmen in terms of skills and patience and remained the highest-paid athlete of the world for several years is none other the incredible Tiger Woods. The American professional golfer has almost conquered every golf field he has set foot on and he continues to amuse the world with his astonishing plays.
2. Mohammad Ali – Boxing
Mohammad Ali, who was known as people’s champion, is one of the biggest and greatest names in the world of sports. Throughout his career of boxing, Mohammad Ali lost only five games. He played like a champion, retired like a champion and now living like a champion as one of the most influential social activists.
1. Michael Jordan – Basketball
The legendary Michael Jordan, who does not need any reference of sports to be distinguished, was the most outstanding and unbelievable player the world of sports has witnessed. Jordan carried recognition of a supreme winner throughout his career and eclipsed every possible achievement a sportsman can wish for.
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