Global Greeks - Sports

                      

  • Jason Neil Gillespie (Cricketer, Australia)

Born in Sydney, Australia to a mother of Greek heritage, Jason Neil Gillespie is a popular Australian cricketer who represented Australia at international level, in both Tests and One Day Internationals, and Yorkshire and South Australia at first-class level. He is a right-arm fast bowler and he also bats right-handed in the lower order. Besides his Greek heritage, Gillespie is a descendant of the Kamilaroi people of Indigenous Australians.

Gillespie at Wikipedia
Gillespie at Cricketfundas
Gillespie at CricinfoAustralia

                    

  • Michael Diamond (Sport Shooter, Australia)

diamondMichael Diamond (born May 20, 1972 in Sydney) is a Greek Australian professional target shooter. Mastering the shotgun, Diamond succeeded in winning the Olympic gold medal for Trap both in Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000). He also holds the world record in Double Trap, and the final world record in Trap. In 2007 he became World champion in Trap.

Diamond at Wikipedia

              

  • Mark Anthony Philippoussis (Tennis Player, Australia)

pilippoussisMark Anthony Philippoussis (born November 7, 1976) is an Australian tennis player. He turned professional in 1994. His background is a combination of Greek and Italian.

Mark Philipoussis at Wikipedia

                    

  • Pete Sampras (Tennis Player, USA)

samprasPetros “Pete” Sampras (born 12 August in Washington, D.C. to Greek immigrants), is a former World No. 1 American tennis player. During his 15-year career he won a record 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles in 52 appearances. Sampras finished as No. 1 on the ATP rankings for six consecutive years, a record for the open era and tied for third all-time.

Peter Sampras Official Website
Pete Sampras at Wikipedia