From footballing heros and Formula One champions to Olympians and team managers, Debrett's has picked a selection of representatives from the world of sport.

Click on the links below to read their biographies....

Team Players

David Beckham

Footballer, super-celebrity and global fashion icon.

Frank Lampard

A Chelsea midfielder, England player and record-breaking scorer.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United Manager who has won more titles than any other manager in the history of the English game.

Martin Johnson

Former World Cup-winning English rugby union captain and English team manager.

High Achievers

Andy Murray

Great Britain's top ranking tennis player and Gram Slam hopeful.

Dame Ellen MacArthur

Solo long-distance yachtswoman and world record breaker.

Speed Merchants

Lewis Hamilton

A formidable racing driver who holds the record for the youngest F1 champion.

Jenson Button

A Formula One champion with a career dating over ten years.

Olympians

Sir Chris Hoy

A multiple medal winner and most successful male Olympic cyclist of all time.

Paula Radcliffe

Long-distance runner and world record-holder.

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