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Charles Goren
Charles Henry Goren (1901–1991) was an American contract bridge player, theorist, and author whose point-count bidding system, promoted through bestselling books and a syndicated newspaper column, popularized the game.
Charles Grant (offensive tackle)
Charles Grant (born 2002) is a Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle, No. 60, drafted 99th overall in 2025 from William & Mary, a two-time AP FCS All-American left tackle.
Charles Grimes
Charles Livingston Grimes (1935–2007), American rower and Yale crew member who won gold in the men's eights at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics; later a Harvard Law graduate and financial advisor.
Charles Haley
Charles Lewis Haley, NFL linebacker and defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys (1986-1999); first player to win five Super Bowls, 100.5 career sacks, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
Charles Hamelin
Charles Hamelin (born 1984, Lévis, Quebec), Canadian short track speed skater; six Olympic medals including four gold across five Games, tied with Cindy Klassen as Canada's most decorated Winter Olympian; retired 2022.
Charles Hoff
Charles Teilmann Hoff (1902–1985), Norwegian pole vaulter, sprinter, and long jumper; set four pole vault world records (4.12–4.25 m, 1922–1925), was declared professional in 1926, and led Norwegian sport under the Nazi occupation.
Charles Jacobus
Charles Jacobus (1840–1922), American roque player of Springfield, Massachusetts, called the father of American roque; won 1904 Olympic roque singles gold, edited Spalding's Annual Roque Guide, and organized the 1904 tournament.
Charles Johnson (fighter)
Charles "InnerG" Johnson (born 1991) is an American UFC flyweight mixed martial artist, former LFA flyweight champion, 20-9 pro record, and the only fighter to knock out champion Joshua Van.
Charles Leaf
Charles Symonds Leaf (1895-1947), British sailor and owner-crew of Lalage, gold medallist in the 6-metre class at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; also an amateur archaeologist and twice-serving military officer.
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc (born 1997, Monte Carlo) is a Monegasque Formula 1 driver for Ferrari, car 16; GP3 and F2 champion, 9 wins, 27 poles, 2024 Monaco winner, Ferrari contract beyond 2028.
Charles Martin (boxer)
Charles Martin, born Charles Lee Martin in 1986, is an American heavyweight boxer nicknamed "Prince" who held the IBF heavyweight title from January to April 2016.
Charles Martinet
Charles Martinet, American actor, original English voice of Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi in Nintendo games from the early 1990s until 2023, then named Mario Ambassador; succeeded by Kevin Afghani in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Charles Mason (wrestler)
Charles Mason (born 1993, New York City), "The Root Of All Evil", is an American independent professional wrestler trained by Amazing Red at House of Glory; multi-time HOG, JCW, PWJ, and Blitzkrieg! Pro champion.
Charles Mathiesen
Charles Mathiesen (1911-1994), Norwegian speed skater from Drammen; won 1936 Olympic 1500 m gold in 2:19.2, beating Ivar Ballangrud, and set a 10,000 m world record of 17:01.5 at Hamar in 1940.
Charles Mayer
Charles Mayer (1882–1972), American amateur boxer born in Molsheim, Alsace; won 1904 Olympic middleweight gold and heavyweight silver at St. Louis, plus the 1905 AAU middleweight title.
Charles McAdoo
Charles Alexander McAdoo (born 2002) is an MLB infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays; drafted 13th round 2023 by Pittsburgh from San Jose State, traded for Kiner-Falefa, debuted May 29, 2026.
Charles Mehan
Charles Thomas Mehan (1896-1972), nicknamed Red, was an American rugby union player from Nogales, Arizona, who played for UC Berkeley and won gold with the United States rugby team at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.
Charles Miller
Charles Miller (1874, São Paulo) is the Brazilian-born sportsman called the father of Brazilian football; he brought football equipment from England in 1894 and organized Brazil's first regulated match in 1895. Distinct from Charles Darley Miller, the 1908 Olympic polo gold medalist.
Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley, born 1963 in Cleveland, is a retired NBA power forward (19 seasons) who starred for the Bulls and Knicks, led the league in total rebounds twice, made the 1994 All-Star Game, and later fought MSG in court.
Charles Oliveira
Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira (born 1989), Brazilian UFC lightweight fighter and BJJ black belt; holds UFC records for submissions (17), finishes (20), and bonuses (20); former lightweight champion and 2026 BMF titleholder.
Charles Pacome
Charles Pacome (Charles Bénoni Louis Pacôme), French wrestler born 1902 in Bergues, died 1978; Olympic silver in lightweight freestyle 1928 and gold 1932, beating Károly Kárpáti; also 1931 European bronze; lawyer and violinist.
Charles Pahud de Mortanges
Charles Pahud de Mortanges (1896-1971), Dutch cavalry general and eventing rider, won four Olympic golds and one silver (1924-1932), defended his individual title on Marcroix, escaped POW captivity, fought in Normandy, and led the Dutch NOC and IOC.
Charles Palmer
Charles Palmer (1869-1947), British trap shooter, not the judo administrator or skier of the same name; won Olympic team trap gold at London 1908 and silver at Stockholm 1912 with a decisive final shot, and placed fourth at Antwerpen 1920.
Charles Reidpath
Charles Reidpath (1889–1975), American sprinter, won the 1912 Stockholm Olympic 400 m in 48.2 (first official world record) and the 4×400 m relay in 3:16.6; later a US Army brigadier general and Buffalo director of buildings.
Charles Rigoulot
Charles Jean Rigoulot (1903-1962), French weightlifter; 1924 Paris Olympic light-heavyweight gold (502.5 kg), multiple world records, first man to lift Apollon's 166 kg Wheels; later strongman, wrestler, racing driver, resistance member.
Charles Rivett Carnac
Charles James Rivett-Carnac (1853–1935), British sailor and Indian Civil Servant; with wife Frances, first husband and wife to win Olympic gold, 1908 7-metre class yacht Heroine.
Charles Robinson (referee)
Charles Shane Robinson (born 1964), "Little Naitch", American WWE referee since 2001 after WCW (signed 1997); SmackDown senior official, famous for the WrestleMania XXIV ramp sprint.
Charles Russell
Charles Joseph "Boxer" Russell (1884–1957), Australian rugby player; won 1908 Olympic rugby gold for Australasia, then a dual international in rugby league with Newtown.
Charles S. Howard
Charles S. Howard, San Francisco Buick magnate and racehorse owner, bought Seabiscuit for $8,000 in 1936, co-founded Santa Anita Park, and won the 1938 Pimlico Special.
Charles Schlee
Charles Schlee (Charles Wilhelm Daniel Schlee, 1873–1947), Danish-born American track cyclist from Newark, New Jersey; won gold in the men's 5 miles at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics in 13:08.2, the event's only edition.