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Dara Singh (ਦਰਾ ਸਿੰਘ)

Dara Singh (ਦਰਾ ਸਿੰਘ), born Deedar Singh Randhawa (1928–2012), was an Indian pehlwani and professional wrestler, Rustam-e-Hind, undefeated in 500+ bouts, who beat King Kong and Lou Thesz, then became a Bollywood actor famous as Hanuman in Ramayan and a Rajya Sabha member.

Dara Torres

Dara Torres (born 1967), American swimmer, five-time Olympian (1984-2008) with 12 Olympic medals; oldest Olympic swimming medallist at 41, Beijing 2008, and first American woman in five Games.

Darby Allin

Darby Allin (Samual Ratsch) is an AEW wrestler from Seattle, known for the Coffin Drop, skateboarding stunts, straight-edge lifestyle, and TNT and AEW World Championship reigns.

Daria Kasatkina (Дарья Сергеевна Касаткина)

Daria Kasatkina (Дарья Сергеевна Касаткина), born 1997 in Togliatti, is a Russian-born tennis player, eight-time WTA singles champion, career-high No. 8, 2022 French Open semifinalist, now representing Australia since March 2025.

Daria Sadkova (Дарья Андреевна Садкова)

Daria Andreevna Sadkova (Дарья Андреевна Садкова), born 2008 in Yoshkar-Ola, is a Russian women's singles figure skater of Eteri Tutberidze's Khrustalny group: 2025 Russian national silver medallist, 2026 Russian Grand Prix Final silver, quad toe loop, no international record due to the 2022 ban.

Daria Saville (Гаврилова)

Daria Saville (Дарья Гаврилова, née Gavrilova, born 1994, Moscow) is an Australian tennis player; 2010 Youth Olympic and US Open junior champion for Russia, WTA career-high No. 20 in 2017.

Daria Ustinova

Daria Ustinova: name shared by two Russian swimmers born 1998, Daria Konstantinovna (backstroker, two Olympics, mixed medley relay world records) and Daria Sergeevna (sprint freestyler, retired 2025).

Darian Mensah

Darian Mensah, quarterback, Tulane-Duke-Miami and 2027 NFL Draft prospect; 3,973 yards and ACC title with Duke in 2025; record Miami accuracy start; draft grades range from Round 4 to No. 6 overall.

Darian Townsend

Darian Townsend, South African-born swimmer, 2004 Athens Olympic gold medallist in the 4x100 m freestyle relay (world record 3:13.17), three-time Olympian for South Africa, later US citizen and 200 IM short course world record holder.

Darien Porter

Darien Porter is an NFL cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders, drafted 68th overall in 2025 from Iowa State. A former wide receiver and state-champion sprinter, he set a Big 12 record with five career blocked kicks.

Darijo Srna

Darijo Srna, Croatian right back born 1982 in Metković; Shakhtar Donetsk legend (536 apps, 49 goals, 26 trophies, retired number 33), Croatia's record cap holder (134 caps, 22 goals), now Shakhtar sporting director.

Darío Benedetto

Darío Benedetto (Pipa), Argentine striker born 1990; Boca Juniors top scorer and 2017 champion, later Marseille, now Barcelona SC in Ecuador.

Dario Chirizano

Dario Chirizano (Дарио Чиризано, also Dario Cirisano), Russian ice dancer born 2001 in Crotone, Italy; 2020 Winter Youth Olympic ice dance champion with Irina Khavronina; transfer to Czechia blocked in 2023; now skates with Elizaveta Pasechnik as a neutral athlete.

Dario Cologna

Dario Cologna (Dario Alonzo Cologna), born 1986, Swiss cross-country skier; four Olympic golds (15 km 2010, 2014, 2018; skiathlon 2014), four Overall World Cup and four Tour de Ski titles; retired March 2022.

Dario Franchitti

Dario Franchitti (born 1973) is a Scottish racing driver, four-time IndyCar Series champion (2007, 2009-11) and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner (2007, 2010, 2012) with 31 wins from 265 starts; retired in 2013 after a Houston crash, now a Chip Ganassi Racing advisor.

Dario Mangiarotti

Dario Mangiarotti (1915–2010), Italian épée fencer, brother of Edoardo; 1952 Olympic team gold and individual silver, 1948 team silver, 1949 world individual épée champion, six Italian titles.

Dario Šarić

Dario Šarić is a Croatian professional basketball player, born in 1994, a 6-foot-10 forward who spent eight NBA seasons and reached the 2021 Finals with Phoenix.

Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff Jr. (born 2006) is an American NBA guard, drafted No. 7 in 2026 by the Sacramento Kings after a Arkansas freshman season leading the SEC in scoring (23.5 PPG) and assists (6.4 APG), first since Pete Maravich in 1970.

Darius Alexander

Darius Alexander, New York Giants defensive tackle (DT #91), drafted 65th overall in round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft from Toledo; two-time All-MAC, 6-4, 310 pounds, Fort Wayne, Indiana native.

Darius Bazley

Darius Bazley (born 2000) is an American basketball forward, 23rd pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, first top prospect to choose the G League over college, then a New Balance intern; played for Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Utah.

Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver (No. 80), undrafted 2025 from Tarleton State after leading college football with 1,450 receiving yards; 4 TD catches in first five games of 2026.

Darius Garland

Darius Garland (born 2000) is an American NBA point guard, 6'1", drafted 5th overall in 2019 by Cleveland from Vanderbilt; two-time All-Star, traded to the LA Clippers for James Harden in February 2026.

Darius Kasparaitis

Darius Kasparaitis (Дарюс Каспарайтис), born 1972 in Elektrėnai, Lithuania, is a former NHL defenseman (Islanders, Penguins, Avalanche, Rangers; 863 games) and 1992 Olympic champion who later played for Lithuania at age 45.

Darius Miles

Darius Miles (Darius LaVar Miles, "D-Miles"), NBA small forward born 1981, drafted 3rd overall in 2000 by the Clippers straight from East St. Louis High; 446 games, 10.1 PPG; distinct from the former Alabama player charged in a 2023 capital murder case.

Darius Robinson

Darius Robinson (born 2001) is an American football defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals, drafted 27th overall in 2024 out of Missouri after a first-team All-SEC 2023 season.

Darius Slay

Darius Slay Jr., "Big Play" Slay, retired NFL cornerback from Brunswick, Georgia; Mississippi State, Lions, Eagles, Steelers; six Pro Bowls, 2017 All-Pro, Super Bowl LIX champion.

Darius Vassell

Darius Vassell, born 1980, English forward for Aston Villa, Manchester City, Ankaragücü, and Leicester City; 22 England caps, 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004, penalty saved by Ricardo in the 2004 shoot-out.

Dariusz Kowaluk

Dariusz Kowaluk (born 1996) is a retired Polish 400m sprinter and Olympic champion in the mixed 4x400m relay at Tokyo 2020; personal bests 45.44 (400m), 20.95 (200m), 10.50 (100m); retired October 2025.

Darja Varfolomeev

Darja Varfolomeev (Дарья Варфоломеева, born 2006, Barnaul) is a Russian-born German rhythmic gymnast, TSV Schmiden, Olympic all-around champion 2024, World all-around champion 2023, 2025, 2026, and European champion 2026.

Dark Chronicle (ダーククロニクル)

Dark Chronicle (ダーククロニクル), released as Dark Cloud 2 in North America, is Level-5's 2002 PlayStation 2 action RPG with Georama town building, invention, and weapon synthesis; Metacritic 87/100, PS4 re-release 2016.