Mike Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight world champion boxer. As of the year 2012, he remains the youngest man to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) titles at the age of 20. He was also the first to hold all three titles concurrently.
Lionel Messi is one of the most renowned and successful football players in the world. In his life, he overcame his lack of money, physical limitations, and disadvantaged upbringing to become the greatest football player in history. The Argentinean footballer, who holds a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, has displayed his talent early on and has always been destined for greatness.
Manny Pacquiao was born December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon province, Mindanao, Philippines is a professional boxer, media celebrity, and politician who became world-famous for winning boxing titles in more weight classes than any other boxer in history. His rise from abject poverty to the pinnacle of his sport was made even more remarkable by his life outside the ring. Celebrated for his remarkable achievements in the boxing ring, Pacquiao’s life story is an inspiration to millions across the globe.
Hermann Maier, a talented skier from Austria, overcame numerous challenges to achieve success in skiing. Despite career-threatening injuries, including a near-fatal crash and a serious motorcycle accident, he made a remarkable comeback. Winning multiple Olympic gold and silver medals, he became known as the “Hermanator,” demonstrating unparalleled determination and passion for the sport.
Varazdat, meaning “given by boars” in Persian, achieved glory as the champion of the Olympic Games in 385 BC. Olympic fist-fighting, a dangerous sport, was his forte. Emperor Theodosius later banned the games as pagan, making Varazdat one of the last ancient winners. His victory is commemorated with a statue in Olympia, Greece.