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Match of the Century, Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali

August 14, 2012 by Kayla Arias

The producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that...

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The Ed Sullivan Show Guests

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Olympic Boxers

Joe Frazier

Boxer / 1944 - 2011

Joe Frazier was the world heavyweight boxing champion from February 1970 until January 1973 and fought in the famous "Thrilla in Manila" in 1975.

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Name Changers

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Muhammad Ali

Boxer, Philanthropist / 1942 -

Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history, winning both the coveted Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal, among several other honors.

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Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fights In and Out of the Ring

August 7, 2012 by David Blatty

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Opening Day
On April 4, 2012, a sold-out crowd watched as Muhammad Ali delivered the ceremonial first pitch during Opening Day celebrations at Marlins Park baseball...
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Famous Fathers

Name Changers

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Muhammad Ali

Boxer, Philanthropist / 1942 -

Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history, winning both the coveted Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal, among several other honors.

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Julia Child's 100th Birthday: A Centennial Celebration of Fun Facts

August 13, 2012 by Libby O'Connell

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Julia Child was a serious cook who always seemed to be having fun. Whether she was teaching Cordon Bleu cuisine to Americans on her famous TV show, The French Chef...
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Famous Chefs

Famous Television Personalities

Julia Child

Chef, Television Personality, Journalist / 1912 - 2004

TV chef and author Julia Child adapted complex French cooking for everyday Americans, with her groundbreaking cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

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Romney Picks Paul Ryan as VP Running Mate

August 11, 2012 by Eudie Pak

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For political pundits and enthusiasts who've been closely watching the campaign trail, the months-long wait is over: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney...
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2012 Election Candidates

Candidates Eating

Mitt Romney

Governor / 1947 -

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.

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2012 Potential Republican Vice Presidential Candidates

2012 Election Candidates

Candidates with Babies

Paul Ryan

U.S. Representative / 1970 -

U.S. Representative Paul Ryan is a Republican from Wisconsin known for his conservative positions. In the 2012 presidential election, Ryan was the running mate of Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who was defeated by President Barack Obama.

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Top Olympic Upsets

August 7, 2012 by Scott Cooperstein

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Dating back to ancient Greece, the Olympics have long been a theater for humanity’s greatest feats and have inspired some of the most historic athletic achievements...
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Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals

Famous Black Athletes

Famous Capricorns

Roy Jones Jr.

Boxer / 1969 -

Roy Jones Jr. is a record-holding boxing champion known for his matches on HBO who has also done TV commentary work.

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Olympic Basketball Players

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Fashion Front Row

Carmelo Anthony

Basketball Player / 1984 -

Forward Carmelo Anthony is one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA. Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, he was traded to the New York Knicks in 2011.

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Olympic Basketball Players

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Famous Black Athletes

LeBron James

Basketball Player / 1984 -

LeBron James, one of the NBA's leading players, is the youngest player to win the Rookie of the Year Award, among several other distinctions. He led the Miami Heat to an NBA champion victory in 2012.

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London Olympic Highlights: Best Moments from the 2012 Summer Games

August 9, 2012 by Nicole Santosuosso

As the Olympic Games come to a close, we look back at the moments that made us jump from our seats, cheer in excitement, or maybe even shed a tear, and celebrate the incredible athletes responsible for it all. From record-breaking accomplishments, to...

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Olympic Swimmers

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Michael Phelps

Professional Swimmer / 1985 -

Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.

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Olympic 2012 Athletes

Hottest Olympic Athletes

Famous Leos

Kerri Walsh-Jennings

Athlete / 1978 -

Kerri Walsh-Jennings is a professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the longtime competitive partner of Misty May-Treanor.

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Hottest Olympic Athletes

Cast of Dancing with the Stars

Misty May-Treanor

Athlete / 1977 -

Misty May-Treanor is a professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the longtime competitive partner of Kerri Walsh-Jennings.

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Olympic Gymnasts

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Famous Cancerians

Jordyn Wieber

Gymnast / 1995 -

American gymnast Jordyn Wieber is best known as the first U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team member to hail from Michigan.

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Olympic Gymnasts

Olympic 2012 Athletes

African-American Firsts: Athletes

Gabby Douglas

Gymnast / 1995 -

Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Cast of Dancing with the Stars

Famous Geminis

Aly Raisman

Gymnast / 1994 -

American gymnast Aly Raisman won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London.

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Famous Lookalikes

Olympic Swimmers

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Michael Phelps

Professional Swimmer / 1985 -

Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.

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Olympic Swimmers

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Hottest Olympic Athletes

Ryan Lochte

Professional Swimmer / 1984 -

Ryan Lochte is an American swimmer who has won 11 Olympic medals in the sport, including five golds.

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Olympic 2012 Athletes

Famous Black Athletes

Famous Capricorns

Yohan Blake

Track and Field Athlete / 1989 -

Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake holds the world record for the 4-by-100-meter relay. In 2012, he won a silver medal in both the 100-meter and 200-meter races, losing to rival and fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt in both events.

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Elementals

Celebrities and Their Fast Cars

Olympic 2012 Athletes

Usain Bolt

Track and Field Athlete / 1986 -

Usain Bolt became the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races in world record times in 2008. Four years later, at the London Olympics, he became the first man to win gold medals in both the 100 and 200 at consecutive Olympic Games and the first man in history to set three world records in a single Olympic Games competition.

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Hollywood Heartthrobs

Famous Action Movie Stars

James Bond Actors

Daniel Craig

Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1968 -

Daniel Craig is an English actor who has played a wide varity of roles but is best known for playing the most recent incarnation of James Bond.

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Oscar-Winning Portrayals

Kentucky Derby Hats

The British Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen / 1926 -

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.

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Olympic 2012 Athletes

Famous Sagittarians

Famous Gymnasts

McKayla Maroney

Gymnast / 1995 -

American gymnast McKayla Maroney won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympics gymnastics team and a silver medal for the vault at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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