Greatness transcends the boundaries of sports and some of these stars
come to be known in circles outside their chosen sports. There are
certain moments that define their respective careers. Here are 24 iconic
photographs that define these great sports stars:
1. Muhammad Ali
The
power and greatness of, as he was known to be, Cassius Clay . He said
it himself and followed every word: 'I'll float like a butterfly, sting
like a bee
. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see.'
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2. Pele
'Black Pearl' - The footballer of the century. The only person to win 3 World Cups, the first of which came when he was just 17.
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3. David Beckham
An
artist in dead ball situations. When he kicked the ball, we were all
ready for the inevitable. The bend, the keeper flabbergasted and the net
bulging.
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4. Michael Phelps
He is all about speed and aggression in the water but his dominance over the sport is his true legacy.
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5. Sachin Tendulkar
No
one ever played the straight drive with such grace. The best of the
best have been driven straight down the ground by the little master. His
magnificence lay in the fact that he looked completely at home while
doing it.
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6. Cristiano Ronaldo
His
greatest strength is his finishing. Even if he has to jump 10 feet in
the air like there is a trampoline under him, he will do his best to
reach the ball and score.
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7. Michael Schumacher
He won it all in red. The champion never forgot to thank the car that saw him become a legend.
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8. Roger Federer
Arguably one of the best tennis players ever. His grace on the court has left millions in awe.
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9. Michael Jordan
Stated
as the best basketball player of all time. He had speed, dribbling
skills and shooting accuracy. But when he dunked, he did not just jump,
he flew.
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10. Lionel Messi
The
Barcelona Golden Boy. He is a legend already and he can embarrass
defenders better than anybody. With the ball at his feet, he simply
dribbles to wreak havoc.
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11. Tiger Woods
The best golfer of his era, Tiger Woods, does measure his putt shot like a tiger crouching for its prey.
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12. Usain Bolt
The Jamaican is the fastest man on earth. His lighting celebration is his trademark and a testament to his speed.
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13. Mike Tyson
The
baddest man on the planet had a knack of knocking his opponents out. He
may have been a controversial contender, but his knockouts and
aggression are legendary.
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14. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
The
most composed captain to grace the game. Even while hitting the six
that won us the World Cup, his expression defines his composure.
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15. Milkha Singh
The Flying Sikh; one of the fastest men India produced. His eyes confess his passion, aggression and his will to fly.
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16. Ronaldinho
A
genius with the ball, who won everything he wanted to. He was even
applauded on enemy turf. He did not just play, he enjoyed the game and
could make the ball do anything he wanted. He may lose or be fouled, but
he always smiled on the field.
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17. Rahul Dravid
The
Wall was impenetrable. "Try to take his wicket in the first 15 minutes,
if you can't then only try to take the remaining wickets." -
Steve Waugh
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18. Diego Maradona
Controversial
as he may be, but anybody who gets help from the great divine has to be
a legend. He described it the best: "A little with the head of Maradona
and a little with the hand of Diego (God)."
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19. Rafael Nadal
The King of Clay Courts. No matter where you put it on the court, this man always finds a way to stretch and get there.
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20. Vishwanathan Anand
He
has this aura about him, thinking so casually and that is what shakes
his opponents the most. You always know that the Lighting Kid is
planning a grand move.
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21. Major Dhyanchan
The best hockey player of all time. Proof: He has been immortalised in a statue on top of the world.
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22. MC Mary Kom
The boxing champion personifies hard work, persistence, will and the dream to make it big.
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23. Jonty Rhodes
There
is little doubt that the South African is the most gifted fielder to
have ever set foot on to the field. His unimaginable diving catches made
him more famous than anything else he did.
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24. Saina Nehwal
The
Indian badminton starlet became the first Indian woman to be World No.1
in badminton. Her poise and concentration in every game is her biggest
strength.
