Athletes born on January 3

Take a focused look at the athletes born on January 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1969 Michael Schumacher

  Michael Schumacher is a German former Formula One racing driver, acclaimed as one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history. He is renowned for his record-breaking achievements, including seven World Drivers' Championship titles, a feat matched only by Lewis Hamilton. Schumacher’s dominance in Formula One during the late 1990s and early 2000s set a new standard in motorsport … [bio]

• 1981 Eli Manning

  Eli Manning is a legendary NFL quarterback who played his entire career with the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls and defeating the...

• 1989 Kohei Uchimura

  Kohei Uchimura is a legendary Japanese gymnast considered one of the greatest artistic gymnasts of all time, winning multiple Olympic and...