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Aurelio Miguel

Aurelio Miguel (Aurélio Fernández Miguel), Brazilian judoka born 1964 in São Paulo; half-heavyweight -95 kg. Olympic gold Seoul 1988, first in Brazilian judo, plus bronze Atlanta 1996; three world medals; IJF Hall of Fame 2013.

Aurica Chirita Barascu

Aurica Chirita Barascu (Aurica Chiriță-Bărăscu), Romanian rower born 1974 in Nicorești; Olympic gold in the women's eight at Athens 2004, world champion 1999, three world silvers, European champion 2007.

Aurora Gaming

Aurora Gaming is a Serbian esports organization founded around a Dota 2 team in 2022, fielding divisions in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Apex Legends, with a Turkish CS2 roster ranked #6 by HLTV and an M7 world champion MLBB squad.

Aurora Villa

Aurora Villa (1913–2002) was a Spanish athlete from Madrid who set a women's hammer throw world best of 18.58 meters in 1931 and won the first Spanish women's titles.

Ausar Thompson

Ausar Thompson, NBA guard-forward for the Detroit Pistons, twin of Houston's Amen Thompson; Overtime Elite two-time champion and Finals MVP, drafted fifth overall in 2023, known for defense and playmaking.

Austin Aries

Austin Aries is the ring name of Dan Solwold Jr., an American professional wrestler known for a hard-hitting, high-flying style and championship runs in Ring of Honor and Impact Wrestling.

Austin Barber

Austin Barber is an American football offensive lineman, No. 58 for the Cleveland Browns; a Florida Gators tackle drafted 86th overall in 2026 who moved to guard as a rookie.

Austin Barnes

Austin Barnes (born 1989) is an American MLB catcher, drafted by the Marlins in 2011, who spent 2015-2025 as the Dodgers' defense-first backup catcher, won World Series titles in 2020 and 2024, and was known for elite pitch framing.

Austin Booker

Austin Booker (born 2002) is a Chicago Bears defensive end, drafted 144th overall in 2024 from Kansas after Minnesota; First-Team All-Big 12 in 2023 with 8.0 sacks.

Austin Carr

Austin George Carr, known as "Mr. Cavalier", is an American former basketball player who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers after being the first pick of the 1971 NBA Draft.

Austin Cindric

Austin Cindric (born 1998) is an American NASCAR Cup Series driver of Team Penske's No. 2 Ford; 2022 Daytona 500 winner in his rookie Cup season, 2020 Xfinity Series champion, three Cup wins, son of Tim Cindric.

Austin Clapp

Austin Rhone Clapp (1910–1971), American swimmer and water polo player; 1928 Olympic gold and world record in the 4x200 m freestyle relay, 1932 water polo bronze, 1948 U.S. water polo coach, later a San Francisco attorney.

Austin Collie

Austin Kirk Collie (born 1985) is a former NFL wide receiver from BYU, drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round in 2009; he caught 179 passes for 1,908 yards and 16 touchdowns before concussions ended his career.

Austin Dillon

Austin Dillon (born 1990, Welcome, North Carolina) is a NASCAR Cup Series driver of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet; six-time Cup winner, 2018 Daytona 500 champion, 2011 Truck and 2013 Xfinity champion.

Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler, born 1995, is an NFL running back from Western State Colorado, signed undrafted by the Chargers in 2017 and later with the Washington Commanders; a pass-catching back who twice led the NFL in touchdowns and tore his Achilles in 2025.

Austin FC

Austin FC (Verde & Black), Austin, Texas MLS club, 27th MLS team, began play 2021, first major league franchise in Austin; Q2 Stadium (20,500) opened June 19, 2021; owned by Anthony Precourt; coaches Wolff, Estévez, Arnaud interim, Curtin from 2027.

Austin Gomber

Austin Zachary Gomber, left-handed MLB pitcher (debut 2018) for the Cardinals and Rockies; acquired in the Nolan Arenado trade; 35-47, 5.08 ERA career; later minor league deals with Rangers, Braves, Tigers.

Austin Gunn

Austin Gunn, ring name of Austin Sopp (born 1994), is an American wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling, where he teams with his brother Colten Gunn as The Gunns.

Austin Hooper

Austin Hooper, NFL tight end born 1994, Stanford, Falcons 2016 third-rounder, two-time Pro Bowler, Browns, Titans, Raiders, Patriots, back with Atlanta 2026.

Austin Kleba

Austin Kleba (born 1999) is an American long track speed skater, 2022 Beijing Olympian in 500m and 1000m, holder of the men's team sprint world record 1:16.98 set with Cooper McLeod and Zach Stoppelmoor in Calgary in 2025, and a former competitive hockey player.

Austin Mack (quarterback)

Austin Mack, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, 6-6, 237 lb, from Folsom High School, California; followed Kalen DeBoer from Washington in 2024, backup behind Keelon Russell in 2026.

Austin Novosad

Austin Novosad, American football quarterback from Dripping Springs, Texas; consensus four-star 2023 recruit who flipped from Baylor to Oregon, threw 15 career passes in three Ducks seasons, and transferred to Bowling Green in January 2026.

Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves, born 1998, is an undrafted 2021 guard for the Los Angeles Lakers; 2025-26 career-high 23.3 ppg, NBA's highest-scoring duo with Dončić, and a record $185 million undrafted-player contract.

Austin Riley

Austin Riley (Michael Austin Riley, born 1997) is an Atlanta Braves third baseman, drafted 41st overall in 2015, 2021 World Series champion, two-time All-Star, and holder of a 10-year, $212 million contract through 2032.

Austin Rivers

Austin Rivers, full name Austin James Rivers, is an American former NBA guard drafted 10th overall in 2012 by New Orleans, and the son of coach Doc Rivers.

Austin Siereveld

Austin Siereveld, Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman (No. 67, 6-5, 327 lbs) from Liberty Township, Ohio; 2024 national champion, 2025 left tackle captain and second-team All-Big Ten, 2026 right guard, 2027 NFL Draft prospect ranked around No. 40.

Austin Simmons

Austin David Simmons, left-handed college quarterback from Pahokee, Florida; Ole Miss 2025 starter injured and replaced by Trinidad Chambliss, transferred to Missouri, 2026 starter and 2027 NFL Draft prospect.

Austin Spurs

Austin Spurs: NBA G League team in Cedar Park, Texas, affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs. Founded 2005 as the Austin Toros, rebranded 2014; championships in 2012 and 2018; plays at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

Austin Theory

Austin Theory, ring name of Austin White (born 1997), WWE Raw wrestler; two-time United States Champion, youngest Money in the Bank winner, WrestleMania 39 victor over John Cena, and World Tag Team Champion in The Vision.

Austin Trout

Austin "No Doubt" Trout (Austin Dwayne Trout), American southpaw boxer born 1985 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. WBA super welterweight champion 2011-2013 (beat Cotto), later BKFC welterweight champion, first modern gloved and bare-knuckle world titleholder.