The most famous athletes of Russia in 2014

Every sport, be it football, hockey, figure skating, athletics, or any other, attracts the attention of millions of viewers from around the world. And Russia in this global subculture is no exception. But who today, from domestic idols is the most famous and in demand?

The TOP 3 popular athletes of Russia

A leading group rating included hockey player, tennis player and skater. As shown by global online survey, the most well-known sportsmen of Russia, which to know even the children, Alexander Ovechkin and Maria Sharapova.

the 29-year-old hockey player at the moment is the top scorer leading the American team «Washington capitals», for which the striker plays since 2005. Also, Alexander is considered the leader of Russian national team.

As for Maria Sharapova, she's in her 27 years, is a 5-time winner «Grand slam” and the second racket of the world. In addition, it has 36 gold medals at the tournaments of WTA and silver Olympic games 2012.

Closes the three leaders of the rating of “the Most famous sportsmen of Russia” an outstanding figure skater Evgeni Plushenko. He has 2 gold medals in the Olympic games (2006, 2014), 3 World cups and dozens of other major awards.

The Most famous Russian players

In team sports players stand out much more complicated than in single player. The most popular ones in Russia, of course, is football. The most well-known representatives are Alexander Kerzhakov and Igor Akinfeev.

the 32-year-old forward «Zenith» was recognized as the most popular and recognizable player in the country. This season Kerzhakov not often enters into the composition, however, continues to regularly score goals.

the Second in the rating of “the Most famous footballers of Russia” is the guardian of the gates of Moscow «Mordovia» and Russian national team Igor Akinfeev.

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For 11 years, his entire professional career, the goalkeeper remains loyal to his beloved club.

rounding out the top three best Alexander Kokorin. In his 23 years he is one of the highest paid players in the country.

The TOP 3 athletes in Russia: hockey

The leader of the rating implicitly recognized by Alexander Ovechkin. 29-year-old forward «Washington capitals» is also the most popular athlete in Russia.

in Addition to Alexander in our country, among the audience of popular and famous hockey players such as Evgeni Malkin and Ilya Kovalchuk. The first is the main striker «Pittsburgh penguins’ and one of the best players in the NHL. It is noteworthy that Malkin is a graduate of the Magnitogorsk «Metallurgist».

as for Ilya Kovalchuk, he currently plays for the St. Petersburg "SKA". During his career, the 31-year-old winger played for such clubs of the NHL, as “Atlanta Thrashers’ and ‘new Jersey devils”.

Most popular tennis players of Russia

In addition to Maria Sharapova, the top three in this sport came Ekaterina Makarova and Mikhail Youzhny.

26-year-old native of Moscow (mother of two) is a multiple finalist and winner of the open tournament «Grand slam” and WTA.

In 2014, Catherine was left literally on the verge of first place in the ‘Australian Open», losing in the final confrontation with the Chinese Li na.

Mikhail Youzhny took the third place in the ranking of the most popular players in the country, beating Alla Kudryavtsev, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Maria Kirilenko. Its main achievements are winning the Davis Cup.

The Athletes of Russia: TOP-3

First place - Klishina. In his 23 years a native of Tver is one of the main hopes of Russian national team in athletics. At the 2014 European Championship Daria entered the top three.

On the second and third lines of the rating are such well-known athletes like Maria Kuchina and Ivan Ukhov. A young high jumper from Kabardino-Balkaria this year managed to conquer the mark of 2.00 m. in the Summer of 2014, Maria prevailed over all his rivals in the Diamond League.

as for Ivan Ukhov, he is in his 28 years is the champion of the 2012 Olympics, and also the repeated winner of gold medals of world and European Championships. Personal best jumper in height of 2.42 m.

The TOP 3 athletes of Russia: martial arts

The undisputed favorite here is Alexander Povetkin. After fighting with Marco Huck, and Wladimir Klitschko about the Russian boxer began all over the world.

For many years, but was a regular champion in heavy weight under version WBA. In 2014, confidently won the title of “Silver” from the WBC.

Next are such well-known sportsmen of Russia in martial arts, as Denis Lebedev, and Fyodor Emelianenko. The first in 35 years is one of the best Russian boxers. The second many versions is considered the best fighter MMA.

Rating famous athletes of Russia: other types

The Most popular countries named biathlete Olga Zaitseva and her fellow ranking in the men's category was Anton Shipulin.

the Most famous athletes of Russia figure skating: LipnitskayaJulia and Adelina Sotnikova (16 and 18 years, respectively). In the men's category the most recognizable is Plushenko.

In such winter sports as short track and skeleton, leaders in popularity are Viktor Antonov and Alexander Tretyakov, respectively.

One of the last in the ranking of the most well-known domestic athletes in 2014 went to Daniil Kvyat. In his 20 years, he became the first Russian racer of "Formula-1".