Athletes Archives - Discover Wales

— By NanashiJanuary 25, 20250 Comments

Geraint Thomas

Early Life and Background Growing Up in Cardiff Geraint Howell Thomas was born on May 25, 1986, in Cardiff, Wales. Raised in the Whitchurch area, he developed a love for cycling at an early age. His parents, Howell and Hilary, supported his budding interest in…

— By NanashiJanuary 22, 20250 Comments

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Colin Jackson

Early Life and Background A Childhood in Cardiff Colin Ray Jackson was born on February 18, 1967, in Cardiff, Wales, to Jamaican parents. Growing up in a close-knit family, he was encouraged to pursue athletics from an early age. Jackson attended Llanedeyrn High School, where…

— By NanashiJanuary 17, 20250 Comments

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Joe Calzaghe

Early Life and Background A Childhood in Newbridge Joe Calzaghe was born on March 23, 1972, in London, England, to an Italian father, Enzo, and a Welsh mother, Jackie. When he was two years old, his family moved to Newbridge, Wales, where he spent his…

— By NanashiJanuary 12, 20250 Comments

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Ryan Giggs

Early Life and Background of Ryan Giggs Childhood in Cardiff Ryan Joseph Giggs was born on November 29, 1973, in Cardiff, Wales. The son of Danny Wilson, a professional rugby league player, and Lynne Giggs, he grew up in a sports-oriented household. As a child,…

— By NanashiJanuary 4, 20250 Comments

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Gareth Bale

Early Life and Passion for Football A Promising Start in Cardiff Gareth Bale was born on July 16, 1989, in Cardiff, Wales. Raised in Whitchurch, he exhibited exceptional athletic abilities from a young age. His parents, Frank and Debbie Bale, supported his early interests in…