Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has competed in windsurfing on a professional level s

Was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has competed in windsurfing on a professional level since 2006 and in 2009 he was ranked 5th in Europe at the European Freestyle Pro Tour. Niklas is really passionate about windsurfing and everything around i

Is an Austrian diver who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992 (1984 excepted). His best p

Is an Austrian diver who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992 (1984 excepted). His best position was eighth, at the 1980 Olympics. He became one of the youngest Olympic competitors ever when he made his Olympic debut in 1972 at age thirteen. He

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew three space missions of the Soyuz programme: Soyuz 10, Soyuz 16, and

Was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew three space missions of the Soyuz programme: Soyuz 10, Soyuz 16, and Soyuz 33. Two of these missions, Soyuz 10 and Soyuz 33 were intended to dock with Salyut space stations, but failed to do so.

Is the Greek Gold-medal winner who lit the Olympic torch in the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer

Is the Greek Gold-medal winner who lit the Olympic torch in the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Indian Airlines became the youngest woman pilot in world civil aviation history to command a commerc

Indian Airlines became the youngest woman pilot in world civil aviation history to command a commercial jet aircraft on 1 January 1990 at the age of 26. Capt Nivedita Bhasin piloted IC-492 on the Bombay-Aurangabad-Udaipur sector.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a British sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won

Was a British sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won a gold medal in the 7 metre class.

Is a Canadian-Bermudian sports figure of the 1950s and 1960s, known for participating in sailing eve

Is a Canadian-Bermudian sports figure of the 1950s and 1960s, known for participating in sailing events.

Was a famous mountaineer, nature photographer, and self trained naturalist. He is well-known for ach

Was a famous mountaineer, nature photographer, and self trained naturalist. He is well-known for achieving over 100 first ascents, many in California's Sierra Nevada and Montana. He also set a speed climbing record on Mount Shasta in 1923.

Scottish climber and prolific first ascentionist. Member of the exclusive Creagh Dhu mountaineering

Scottish climber and prolific first ascentionist. Member of the exclusive Creagh Dhu mountaineering club, and with Stevie Docherty and George Adam formed a group known as the “Steam Team.” He was particularly active during the 1970s and 1980 when he contr