Athletes born on August 18

Take a focused look at the athletes born on August 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1977 Thierry Henry

  Thierry Henry is a legendary French football striker who played for Arsenal and the French national team, revolutionizing the striker...

• 1985 Alex Honnold

  Alex Honnold is an American rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his unprecedented ropeless climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He is recognized for pushing the limits of what is possible in free solo climbing and has received widespread acclaim for his skill, composure, and achievements in the climbing world. [bio]