SettingsSports players and officials awarded knighthoods
Alec Rose
Sir Alec Rose was a nursery owner and fruit merchant in England who had a passion for amateur single-handed sailing, for which he was ultimately knighted.
Sir Alec Rose was a nursery owner and fruit merchant in England who had a passion for amateur single-handed sailing, for which he was ultimately knighted.
Bob Charles (golfer)
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the f...
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the f...
Brian Lochore
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Cecil Boyd-Rochfort
Sir Cecil Charles Boyd-Rochfort CVO (1887-1983) was a British thoroughbred racehorse trainer who was British flat racing Champion Trainer five times.
Sir Cecil Charles Boyd-Rochfort CVO (1887-1983) was a British thoroughbred racehorse trainer who was British flat racing Champion Trainer five times.
Chay Blyth
Sir Charles Blyth, CBE, BEM (born 14 May 1940), known as Chay Blyth, is a Scottish yachtsman and rower.
Sir Charles Blyth, CBE, BEM (born 14 May 1940), known as Chay Blyth, is a Scottish yachtsman and rower.
Chris Hoy
Sir Christopher Andrew "Chris" Hoy, MBE is a Scottish track cyclist representing Great Britain and Scotland.
Sir Christopher Andrew "Chris" Hoy, MBE is a Scottish track cyclist representing Great Britain and Scotland.
Christopher Chataway
Sir Christopher John Chataway is a British former middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician.
Sir Christopher John Chataway is a British former middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician.
Clive Woodward
Sir Clive Ronald Woodward OBE (born 6 January 1956) is an English former rugby union player and coach.
Sir Clive Ronald Woodward OBE (born 6 January 1956) is an English former rugby union player and coach.
Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist.
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist.
Francis Chichester
Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE (17 September 1901 – 26 August 1972), aviator and sailor, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for becoming the first person to sail single-handed around t...
Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE (17 September 1901 – 26 August 1972), aviator and sailor, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for becoming the first person to sail single-handed around t...
Frank Williams (Formula One)
Sir Francis Owen Garbatt Williams CBE (born 16 April 1942) is founder and manager of the WilliamsF1 Formula One racing team.
Sir Francis Owen Garbatt Williams CBE (born 16 April 1942) is founder and manager of the WilliamsF1 Formula One racing team.
Gordon Richards
Sir Gordon Richards (5 May 1904 – 10 November 1986) was an English jockey, and is often considered the world's greatest ever jockey.
Sir Gordon Richards (5 May 1904 – 10 November 1986) was an English jockey, and is often considered the world's greatest ever jockey.
Henry Cecil
Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil is a successful English horse racing trainer who has had many winners in the Epsom Derby, 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Oaks and the St. Leger Stakes.
Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil is a successful English horse racing trainer who has had many winners in the Epsom Derby, 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Oaks and the St. Leger Stakes.
Henry Cooper
Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG was an English heavyweight boxer known for the effectiveness of his left hook, "Enry's 'Ammer", and his knockdown of the young Muhammad Ali.
Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG was an English heavyweight boxer known for the effectiveness of his left hook, "Enry's 'Ammer", and his knockdown of the young Muhammad Ali.
Henry Cotton (golfer)
Sir Henry Thomas Cotton, KCMG, MBE was an English professional golfer known for winning three Open Championships.
Sir Henry Thomas Cotton, KCMG, MBE was an English professional golfer known for winning three Open Championships.
Henry Segrave
Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave was famous for setting three land speed records and the water speed record.
Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave was famous for setting three land speed records and the water speed record.
Ian Botham
Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket commentator.
Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket commentator.
Jack Brabham
Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, AO, OBE (born 2 April 1926) is an Australian former racing driver who was Formula One champion in, and.
Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, AO, OBE (born 2 April 1926) is an Australian former racing driver who was Formula One champion in, and.
Jackie Stewart
Sir John Young 'Jackie' Stewart, OBE (born 11 June 1939) is a Scottish former racing driver.
Sir John Young 'Jackie' Stewart, OBE (born 11 June 1939) is a Scottish former racing driver.
John Hunt, Baron Hunt
Brigadier Henry Cecil John Hunt, Baron Hunt KG, PC, CBE, DSO, (22 June 1910 – 8 November 1998) was a British army officer who is best known as the leader of the successful 1953 British Exp...
Brigadier Henry Cecil John Hunt, Baron Hunt KG, PC, CBE, DSO, (22 June 1910 – 8 November 1998) was a British army officer who is best known as the leader of the successful 1953 British Exp...
John Walker (athlete)
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE, (born 12 January 1952 in Papakura) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand.
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE, (born 12 January 1952 in Papakura) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand.
Murray Halberg
Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics.
Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics.
Nick Faldo
Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo is an English professional golfer on the European Tour who now mainly works as an on air golf analyst.
Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo is an English professional golfer on the European Tour who now mainly works as an on air golf analyst.
Noel Murless
Sir Charles Francis Noel Murless began his career as a racehorse trainer in 1935 at Hambleton Lodge in Yorkshire before moving to Hambleton House after the war, at one time sharing premises with...
Sir Charles Francis Noel Murless began his career as a racehorse trainer in 1935 at Hambleton Lodge in Yorkshire before moving to Hambleton House after the war, at one time sharing premises with...
Norman Brookes
Sir Norman Everard Brookes was an Australian tennis champion and president of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia.
Sir Norman Everard Brookes was an Australian tennis champion and president of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia.
Peter Blake (yachtsman)
Sir Peter James Blake, KBE (1 October 1948 - 5 December 2001) was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Jules Verne Trophy – setting the fastest time around the...
Sir Peter James Blake, KBE (1 October 1948 - 5 December 2001) was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Jules Verne Trophy – setting the fastest time around the...
Peter O'Sullevan
Sir Peter O'Sullevan (born 3 March 1918) is an Irish retired horse racing commentator for the BBC and correspondent for the Press Association, Daily Express and Today.
Sir Peter O'Sullevan (born 3 March 1918) is an Irish retired horse racing commentator for the BBC and correspondent for the Press Association, Daily Express and Today.
Peter Snell
Sir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas, United States.
Sir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas, United States.
Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir William Robert Patrick "Robin" Knox-Johnston, CBE, RD and bar is an English sailor.
Sir William Robert Patrick "Robin" Knox-Johnston, CBE, RD and bar is an English sailor.
Roger Bannister
Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister, CBE is an English former athlete best known for running the first mile in less than 4 minutes.
Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister, CBE is an English former athlete best known for running the first mile in less than 4 minutes.
Russell Coutts
Sir Russell Coutts, KNZM, CBE is a competitive sailor.
Sir Russell Coutts, KNZM, CBE is a competitive sailor.
Sebastian Coe
Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, KBE, often known as Seb Coe, is an English former athlete and politician.
Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, KBE, often known as Seb Coe, is an English former athlete and politician.
Steve Redgrave
Sir Steven Geoffrey Redgrave CBE is a retired English rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000 as well as a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Games.
Sir Steven Geoffrey Redgrave CBE is a retired English rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000 as well as a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Games.
Wilson Whineray
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE (born 10 July 1935) is a business executive and former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE (born 10 July 1935) is a business executive and former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.