Adventurer/explorer Famous Names

Was a Belgian Olympic sailor. He competed in the O-Jolle event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian Olympic sailor. He competed in the O-Jolle event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a German diver who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the

Was a German diver who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was an early pioneer of aviation. He was born in, and died in, Brazil. Heir of a prosperous coffee p

Was an early pioneer of aviation. He was born in, and died in, Brazil. Heir of a prosperous coffee producer family, Santos Dumont dedicated himself to science studies in Paris.Although Santos Dumont continued to work on dirigibles, his primary interest so

Is a retired diver from Germany, who is best known for twice winning the gold medal in the men's 3m

Is a retired diver from Germany, who is best known for twice winning the gold medal in the men's 3m springboard event at the European Championships (1987 and 1991).

Is a female diver from Venezuela, who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics for her native country. S

Is a female diver from Venezuela, who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics for her native country. She claimed two gold medals at the 2008 South American Swimming Championships in São Paulo.

Is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion.

Is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion.

Is a Russian diver who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Is a Russian diver who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Soviet diver and Olympic champion.

Is a former Soviet diver and Olympic champion.

Is Russian diver who, along with Igor Lukashin, won the bronze medal at the 1998 World Aquatics Cham

Is Russian diver who, along with Igor Lukashin, won the bronze medal at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships in the men's 10 m platform synchronized event. He represented Belarus at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Is a Polish rock climber. She was the fourth woman in the world to have redpointed 8c.

Is a Polish rock climber. She was the fourth woman in the world to have redpointed 8c.

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on two space flights: Soyuz 17 and Soyuz 28. Gubarev graduated from

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on two space flights: Soyuz 17 and Soyuz 28. Gubarev graduated from the Soviet Naval Aviation School in 1952 and went on to serve with the Soviet Air Force. He undertook further studies at the Gagarin Air Force Academy befo

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on three missions in the Soyuz programme as a flight engineer: Soyuz

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on three missions in the Soyuz programme as a flight engineer: Soyuz 5, Soyuz 8, and Soyuz 10.

Is an Italian windsurfer. She is a 4-time Olympian, winning a gold medal and two additional bronze m

Is an Italian windsurfer. She is a 4-time Olympian, winning a gold medal and two additional bronze medals. She also won 3 gold and 2 silver medals at World Championships, as well as 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at European Championships. She has s

Is a British yachter. Alex Thomson was helped early in his sailing career by Sir Keith Mills, the Br

Is a British yachter. Alex Thomson was helped early in his sailing career by Sir Keith Mills, the British businessman who ran London's victorious bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and is currently working with British America’s Cup c

Was a British air racer in the 1930s and a test pilot for Vickers Armstrong in the Second World War.

Was a British air racer in the 1930s and a test pilot for Vickers Armstrong in the Second World War.Henshaw then turned his attention to long distance flying. After reconnaissance of the eastern and western routes in 1938, he set off from Gravesend at 033

Is a German physicist, climber and mountaineer. He lives in Traunstein.When they were still young Al

Is a German physicist, climber and mountaineer. He lives in Traunstein.When they were still young Alexander Huber and his brother Thomas Huber were taken into the mountains by their father, Thomas Huber, himself a noted climber known for early fast ascent

Was a Soviet sailor and, during World War II, the captain of the S-13 submarine, which sank the Germ

Was a Soviet sailor and, during World War II, the captain of the S-13 submarine, which sank the German ship Wilhelm Gustloff, with recent research showing that close to 10,000 died when the ship sank. Born in Odessa, Marinesko was the son of a Romanian sa

Was a Scottish sailor who spent four years as a castaway when he was marooned on an uninhabited isla

Was a Scottish sailor who spent four years as a castaway when he was marooned on an uninhabited island. It is probable that his travels provided the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe. In October 1704, after the ships had parted ways bec

Was a wealthy manufacturer, sportsman and philathropist from Yonkers, New York. Cochran was a member

Was a wealthy manufacturer, sportsman and philathropist from Yonkers, New York. Cochran was a member of the New York Yacht Club. Initially not a very enthusiastic yachtsman, he owned and raced the sloop Avenger in 1909 and had won the Astor Cup. He decide

In 1962 Jock Sturrock was Australian of the Year, Australian Yachtsman of the Year, and Australian S

In 1962 Jock Sturrock was Australian of the Year, Australian Yachtsman of the Year, and Australian Sportsperson of the Year (the Lindy Trophy). In 1975 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to yachting.. And in 19

Is a Russian cosmonaut and veteran of extended stays on the Mir Space Station and the International

Is a Russian cosmonaut and veteran of extended stays on the Mir Space Station and the International Space Station.

Is a Canadian diver from Laval, Quebec. He was the World champion at the 1 and 3 m springboards fro

Is a Canadian diver from Laval, Quebec. He was the World champion at the 1 and 3 m springboards from 2005 to 2007 and is the first, and so far only, diver to have been World champion in the three categories (1, 3 and 10 m platform). He is also a 36-time C

Is a Brazilian sailor and Olympic champion.

Is a Brazilian sailor and Olympic champion.

Is a retired Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and Air Force General who, on March 18, 1965, became the first

Is a retired Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and Air Force General who, on March 18, 1965, became the first human to walk in space.

Is a Russian free-diver. 5 times vice-champion of the world and ex world record holder in free-divin

Is a Russian free-diver. 5 times vice-champion of the world and ex world record holder in free-diving.