46 Famous Short Male Athletes Who Reached the Top
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He later released an autobiography titled 94 Feet and Rising: The Journey of Greg Grant to the NBA and Beyond.
13. Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker
5’6? / Boxing
Pernell was more than just an accomplished boxer: he won titles in lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight!
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He was also named fighter of the year in 1989 by The Ring Magazine.
14. Manny Pacquiao
5’5 1/2? / Boxing
A truly legendary short athlete, Pacquiao is one of the greatest boxers of all time.
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He’s won 11 major world titles and currently serves as the Senator of the Philippines.
15. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
5’8? / Boxing
Tactics and attitude aside, Money Mayweather is undisputedly one of the best fighters of all time.
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He’s been ranked by ESPN as the #1 best pound-for-pound boxer of the last 25 years.
16. Chris Spealler
5’5? / Crossfit
In addition to having garnered an intimidating reputation at the CrossFit Games, “Speal” is an affiliate owner and trainer for CrossFit headquarters.
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Spealler continues to train and coach at CrossFit Park City in Utah, where he lives with his family.
17. Josh Bridges
5’5? / Crossfit
A former college wrestler and Navy Seal, Bridges has been a CrossFit athlete since 2005.
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Bridges is known for his intense victory scream, as he’s on or near the podium almost every time he competes.
18. Austin Malleolo
5’5? / Crossfit
Malleolo is a three-time winner of the Northeast Regional (2011-2013). Plus, in both 2010 and 2012, he finished Top 10 at the CrossFit Games.
