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As of 2009, the top 5 most popular sports icons in the world are as follows:
- Tiger Woods
- Roger Federer
- Yao Ming
- Michael Phelps
- David Beckham
The below answer is based from before 2009, and will not be as up-to-date.
:: David Beckham (World Soccer) - 4 votes
Without doubt, England captain David Beckham. He is the most searched for sports personality on the Internet and the most recognized non-politician in the world. Ask anyone in any soccer-playing country in the world - ie 99.9% of countries - for their heroes, and Beckham comes close to the top (especially with women...)
Michael Jordan (Basketball, USA) - 3 votes; spokesman for Nike and McDonald's, worldwide brands.
:: Tiger Woods (Golf, USA) - 2 votes
:: George Foreman (Boxing, USA) - owns grilling machine brand.
:: Muhammed Ali (Boxing, USA)
:: Ronaldo (World Soccer)
:: Michael Schumacher (Formula One)
:: Roger Federder (Tennis)
:: Wayne Gretzky (Hockey) - "the great one"
:: Usain Bolt (Track and Field)
I think it has to be Muhammad Ali. Beckham's fame and popularity is fading. I doubt if many people in the States would pick Schumacher out of a lineup.
What else can I help you with?
Who is the most famous athlete in Chile?
The most famous athlete in Chile is Marcelo Rios who reached number one in the world in Tennis.
Who is the most famous athlete in Switzerland?
Tennis is Switzerland's saving grace when it comes to world sports. The most famous male athlete is undoubtedly Roger Federer. The most famous female athlete is probably Martina Hingis.
Who is a black world famous athlete?
Possibly the most famous is Mohamed Ali.
Who is the most famous aboriginal athlete in the world?
It is difficult to determine who would be the most famous aboriginal athlete in the world. Arguably, it may be Cathy Freeman, who gained the world's attention with her amazing gold medal win in the 400m sprint at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Who is most famous Brazilian athlete?
Pele
Who is the most famous athletics athlete in the world?
its obviously Larry Fitzgerald he can out jump anyone and catch anything what a beast
Who is the most famous Panamanian athlete?
Lupe. Lupe.
Who was the most famous athlete in the 1920s?
Babe Ruth.
Who is the most famous Australian athlete in olympic games?
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Who is the most famous olympic athlete?
Michael Phelps.
Who is the most famous athlete in Australia?
jimbob jenkinson
Who is the most famous athlete in Florida?
Dan Marino
