Athletes born on November 16

Take a focused look at the athletes born on November 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1971 Aleksandr Sergeyevich Popov

  Aleksandr Popov is a renowned Russian swimmer who dominated international competitions, winning multiple Olympic gold medals in freestyle...

• 1974 Paul Scholes

  Paul Scholes is a legendary English footballer who spent his entire professional career with Manchester United, renowned for his exceptional...