Saturday, March 10, 2012

David Williams

Nicknamed the "Wolfman" for his beard, David Williams became a sensation when he scored a during the 2008 National Rugby League Grand Final, cliching a victory for his team Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles over Melbourne.

The rugby league player, who is adept at playing wing or center, was also named part of the Australia squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, debuting in a match against Papua New Guinea. 


Willliams broke his neck in a match in 2011. He returned to action last February 17 for the 2012 World Club Challenge.

Born: August 4, 1986 in Sydney, Australia
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 92 kg

Career Highlights:
  • Scored a hat trick on debut
  • played for Australia in the World Cup final in 2009
  • scored a try to help Manly win over Melbourne Storm during the 2008 NRL Grand Final

Friday, March 9, 2012

Bob and Mike Bryan


Robert and Michael Bryan are twins who play professional tennis, specializing in doubles competitions. Together they hold the most number of weeks as no. 1 team in the ATP tour doubles, at 270 weeks. They also hold the record for most doubles titles ever, which stood at 76 (as of March 2012).

The Bryan brothers has competed in 7 straight Grand Slam finals between 2005 and 2006, winning three. In total they both appeared in 20 Grand Slam doubles finals and won 11 trophies: 5 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 2 Wimbledon, and 3 US Open titles.

The Bryans also play in mixed doubles. Bob won 7 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, while Mike won 2. 

Born: April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California (Mike older by 3 minutes)
Height: 6'4" (Bob), 6'3" (Mike)
Weight: 202 lbs (Bob), 192 lbs (Mike)

Achievements/Career Highlights:
  • named ATP Team of the Decade (2000-2009)
  • won bronze medal in 2008 Beijing Olympics, losing to eventual gold medalists Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka
  • ITF World Champion in doubles, 2003-2007, 2009-2011
  • won 19 ATP Masters 1000 doubles titles
  • reached 118 career doubles finals, winning 76