Athletes born on January 26

Take a focused look at the athletes born on January 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1917 Louis Zamperini

  Louis Zamperini was an American Olympic distance runner, World War II veteran, and a US Air Force lieutenant whose incredible story of survival as a Japanese prisoner of war became internationally known through the book and film 'Unbroken.' [bio]

• 1961 Wayne Gretzky

  Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach, widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time. Known as "The Great One," he set numerous NHL records for goals, assists, and points during his career. [bio]

• 1977 Vince Carter

  Vince Carter is a legendary NBA player known for his extraordinary dunking ability, nicknamed 'Half-Man, Half-Amazing', who played for...

• 1992 Sasha Banks

  Sasha Banks is a professional wrestler and actress, best known for her groundbreaking performances in WWE and her role in the Star Wars...