Athletes born on May 21

Take a focused look at the athletes born on May 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1981 Josh Hamilton

  Josh Hamilton is a retired American professional baseball outfielder, best known for his time in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Texas Rangers, where he achieved MVP honors and contributed to the team's back-to-back World Series appearances. [bio]

• 1985 Chris Froome

  Professional cyclist from Kenya-born British who won multiple Tour de France titles and is considered one of the most successful cyclists of...

• 1994 Tom Daley

  Tom Daley is a British diver and Olympic gold medalist, known for his achievements in competitive diving and for his advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community. [bio]