Athletes who Became Politicians to Change their Countries

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Let’s take a look at these renowned athletes who became politicians, and indeed, have done something great for their country in a whole new level.

Sports and politics are not connected, that’s a fact. However, in spite of its different paths, some athletes opt to try their luck in politics, thinking that they can do something for the betterment of their countries. Most of these aspirants have gained the trust of the voters – imagine how much traction they have gotten as political candidates because they have brought honor to their countries in their chosen sports.

Athletes who Became Politicians

We have gathered several athletes who became politicians on their respective countries. We will give you an overview so that you will understand what they used to be before they have handled a position in their countries’ politics.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sport: Professional body builder

Politics: Served two terms as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011.

Arnold Schwarzenegger athletes who became politicians

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Sport: Olympian in judo

Politics:

Three-term U.S. Representative from 1987 to 1993.

U.S. Senator from Colorado from 1993 until 2005.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell athletes who became politicians

Bill Bradley

Sports: Basketball

Politics: U.S. Senator from New Jersey from 1979-1997

Bill Bradley athletes who became politicians

Dave Bing

Sports: Basketball

Politics: Mayor of Detroit from 2009-2013

Dave Bing athletes who became politicians

Heath Shuler

Sports: Football

Politics: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives 2007-2013

Heath Shuler athletes who became politicians

Jack Kemp

Sports: Gridiron Football

Politics:  Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993

Jack Kemp athletes who became politicians

Jack Mildren

Sports: Football

Politics: 13th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma 1991-1995

Jack Mildren athletes who became politicians

J. C. Watts

Sports: Football

Politics: Chairman of the House Republican Conference 1999-2003

J. C. Watts athletes who became politicians

Jim Ryun

Sports: Olympian in track

Politics: U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas’ 2nd District from 1996-2007.

Jim Ryun athletes who became politicians

Jon Runyan

Sports: Football

Politics: U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2015.

Jon Runyan athletes who became politicians

Ken Dryden

Sports: Hockey

Politics:

Liberal Member of Parliament from 2004

Cabinet minister from 2004 to 2006

Ken Dryden athletes who became politicians

Kevin Johnson

Sports: Basketball

Politics: Mayor of Sacramento since 2008

Kevin Johnson athletes who became politicians

Manny Pacquiao

Sports: Boxing

Politics:

Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the Lone Legislative District of Sarangani 2010-2016

Incumbent Senator of the Philippines (2016)

Manny Pacquiao athletes who became politicians

Romario

Sports: Football

Politics:

Federal Deputy from Rio de Janeiro, 2011-2015

Incumbent Federal Senator (2015)

Romario athletes who became politicians

Sebastian Coe

Sports:  Track and Field

Politics:

2008-2012 Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Incumbent – Chairman of the British Olympic Association

Incumbent – President of the International Association of Athletics Federations

Sebastian Coe athletes who became politicians

Steve Largent

Sports: Football

Politics: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma’s 1st district

Steve Largent athletes who became politicians

Tom Osborne

Sports: Football

Politics: 2001-2007 U.S. Representative from Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district, as a Republican.

Tom Osborne athletes who became politicians

 

 

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