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Hans Schochlin

Hans Schöchlin (Hans Wilhelm Schöchlin, 1893–1978), Swiss rower and architect; Olympic gold in coxed pairs with brother Karl at Amsterdam 1928; also 1936 literature art competitor.

Hans Stanggassinger (born 1960, Berchtesgaden) is a German former luger for West Germany; with Franz Wembacher he won men's doubles gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, plus World and European medals, and later worked as a park ranger.

Hans Stoermann Næss

Hans Stoermann-Næss (Hans Henrik Stoermann-Næss, 1886–1958), Norwegian sailor from Bergen; won 1920 Antwerp Olympic gold in 12 metres class aboard Atlanta, the event's only entrant; later a shipbroker.

Hans Stuck

Hans Stuck, known as Hans Stuck Sr. (1900–1978), was a German racing driver who won Grands Prix for Auto Union in the 1930s and was nicknamed the "Bergkönig" for his dominance of European hillclimb racing.

Hans Theilig

Hans Theilig (1914-1976), German field handball player; Olympic gold and top scorer (22 goals) at Berlin 1936, 1938 world champion outdoors and indoors, and three-time German champion.

Hans Troyer

Hans Troyer, American trail ultrarunner from Newnan, Georgia; 2025 UltraRunner of the Year #5; won 2025 JFK 50 Mile (5:10:25) and 2026 Black Canyon 100K (7:20:00); 8th at 2025 Western States; Hoka athlete.

Hans Ullrich Grapenthin

Hans Ullrich Grapenthin (Hans-Ullrich Grapenthin, born 1943), East German goalkeeper for FC Carl Zeiss Jena; 1976 Olympic football gold medalist with GDR, 21 caps, GDR Footballer of the Year 1980 and 1981.

Hans van Helden

Hans van Helden (born 1948, Almkerk) is a Dutch-born speed skater who won three bronze medals at Innsbruck 1976, set 1500 m and 5000 m world records, then skated for France at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.

Hans von Rosen

Hans Robert von Rosen (1888–1952), Swedish cavalry officer and equestrian; won Olympic team jumping gold at Stockholm 1912 (Lord Iron) and Antwerp 1920 (Poor Boy), plus 1920 individual dressage bronze on Running Sister.

Hans Walter

Hans Walter (1889-1967), Swiss rower of Grasshopper Club Zürich; stroke of the coxed four that won Olympic gold at Antwerpen 1920 and Paris 1924, plus 1924 coxless-four bronze; not the Liechtenstein skier Hans-Walter Schädler.

Hans Woellke

Hans Woellke (Hans-Otto Woellke, 1911–1943), German shot putter, 1936 Berlin Olympic gold medalist at 16.20 m; later a Schutzpolizei captain killed by partisans in Belarus, triggering the Khatyn massacre.

Hans-Jürgen Dörner

Hans-Jürgen "Dixie" Dörner (1951-2022), East German libero and Dynamo Dresden record player, 392 Oberliga games, 100 GDR caps, 1976 Olympic football gold, later Werder Bremen coach.

Hans, Baron von Blixen Finecke, Jr.

Hans, Baron von Blixen-Finecke, Jr. (1916–2005), Swedish cavalry officer and eventing rider who won individual and team Olympic gold at Helsinki 1952 on Jubal, later a noted dressage coach in England.

Hansa

F.C. Hansa Rostock, German football club founded 28 December 1965 from SC Empor Rostock; last East German champion and cup winner 1991, 12 Bundesliga seasons, plays at the 29,000-seat Ostseestadion, now in the 3. Liga.

Hanshin Tigers (阪神タイガース)

Hanshin Tigers (阪神タイガース), Central League NPB team at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, Nishinomiya; founded 1935 as Osaka Tigers; Japan Series champions 1985 and 2023; manager Kyuji Fujikawa.

Hansi Flick

Hansi Flick (Hans-Dieter Flick, born 1965, Heidelberg) is a German football coach, Bayern Munich sextuple winner in 2020, ex-Germany head coach, and FC Barcelona coach since 2024.

Hansie Cronje

Hansie Cronje (Wessel Johannes Cronje), South African cricket captain 1994–2000, record 53 Tests and 138 ODIs led, banned for life in 2000 for taking bookmaker money, died in a 2002 plane crash.

Hansje Bunschoten

Hansje Bunschoten (1958–2017), Dutch freestyle swimmer and broadcaster. Set six European records, first Dutch woman under one minute in the 100 m freestyle, competed at Munich 1972, later NOS Studio Sport director and Olympic swimming commentator.

Hansjorg Jakle

Hansjörg Jäkle (Hansjorg Jakle), German ski jumper born 1971 in Schonach, 1994 Lillehammer Olympic team gold and 1998 Nagano team silver, World Championship team medals 1995 and 1997, retired 2002.

Hansle Parchment

Hansle Parchment, Jamaican 110m hurdler born 1990 in Saint Thomas; Olympic champion Tokyo 2020 (13.04), bronze London 2012, world silver 2015 and 2023; personal best 12.93.

Hanuma Vihari

Hanuma Vihari, Indian Test cricketer (born 1993, Kakinada), right-handed middle-order batter and off-spin allrounder; 839 Test runs at 33.56, 2018-2022, Sydney 2021 one-handed stand, U19 World Cup 2012 winner.

Hanwha Life Esports (한화생명 e스포츠)

Hanwha Life Esports (한화생명 e스포츠, HLE) is a Seoul-based Korean LCK League of Legends team owned by Hanwha Life Insurance, founded 2018 from ROX Tigers' slot; LCK 2024 Summer champion and MSI 2026 winner.

Hany Mukhtar

Hany Mukhtar, German attacking midfielder born 1995 in Berlin, Nashville SC's first Designated Player; 2022 Landon Donovan MLS MVP and Golden Boot winner with 23 goals, 2025 US Open Cup champion.

Hanyani Shimange

Hanyani Shimange, nicknamed Shimmy, born 1978, South African rugby union hooker; nine Springbok Test caps all as a reserve from 2004; played for Sharks, Cats, Stormers, Cheetahs; later a rugby media commentator.

Hao Ting

Hao Ting (郝婷, born 2001 in Yancheng, Jiangsu, China) is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast who won the 2024 Olympic group all-around gold, China's first in rhythmic gymnastics.

Haoxi Wang

Haoxi (Simon) Wang (王浩西), born 2007 in Beijing, is a Chinese defenseman drafted 33rd overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2025, the earliest-selected native of China in NHL Draft history; OHL All-Rookie, Boston University commit.

Hapkido (합기도)

Hapkido (합기도), "Way of Harmonizing Energy", is a Korean self-defense martial art founded by Choi Yong-Sool from Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, blending joint locks, throws, kicks, and weapons; shares its name with Aikido.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. (הפועל באר שבע)

Hapoel Be'er Sheva (הפועל באר שבע), Israeli Premier League club founded 1949; six league titles (1975, 1976, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2026), four State Cups, home at Turner Stadium, owned by Alona Barkat since 2007.

Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. (מועדון כדורגל הפועל תל אביב)

Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. (מועדון כדורגל הפועל תל אביב), Israeli Premier League football club founded 1923, plays at Bloomfield Stadium, 13 league titles, Maccabi Tel Aviv derby rival.