Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, is also the hometown of some of the most talented and celebrated athletes in sports.
From NASCAR legends to basketball superstars, Las Vegas has nurtured incredible talent on the field. Below, we’ll take a closer look at famous athletes from Las Vegas.
Andre Agassi
- Born: April 29, 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Sports: Tennis
- Significant Achievements: Australia Open (1995, 2000, 2001, and 2003), French Open (1999), Wimbledon (1992), US Open (1994 and 1999).
- Retired: 2006
Bryce Harper
- Born: October 16, 1992
- Sports: Baseball
- Significant Achievements: 7 times All-Star (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022), All-MLB First Team (2021), NL MVP (2015 and 2021), NLCS MVP (2022), NL Rookie of the Year (2012), Silver Slugger Award (2015, and 2021), NL Hank Aaron Award (2015 and 2021), Home Run Derby champion (2018), NL home run leader (2015) and Golden Spikes Award (2010)
- Current team: Philadelphia Phillies – No. 3
Kris Bryant
- Born: January 4, 1992
- Sports: Baseball
- Significant achievements: All-Star (2015, 2016, 2019, and 2021), World Series champion (2016), NL Rookie of the Year (2015), NL MVP (2016), NL Hank Aaron Award (2016), Dick Howser Trophy (2013) and Golden Spikes Award (2013)
- Current team: Colorado Rockies – No. 23
Steven Jackson
- Born: July 22, 1983
- Sports: American Football
- Position: Running back
- Significant achievements: 2-time Second-team All-Pro (2006 and 2009) and 3-time Pro Bowl (2006, 2009, and 2010)
- Retired: 2019
DeMarco Murray
- Born: February 12, 1988
- Sports: American Football
- Position: Running back coach
- Significant Achievements: NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2014), 3-time Pro Bowl (2013, 2014, and 2016), First-team All-Pro (2014), NFL rushing yards leader (2014), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2011), NFL running touchdowns co-leader (2014), 2time First-team All-Big 12 (2008, and 2010), and Second-team All-Big 12 (2009)
- Currently: Running Backs Coach Oklahoma (2020 to present)
Kyle Busch
- Born: May 2, 1985
- Sport: Stock car racing
- Significant Achievements: NASCAR Cup Series Champion (2015 and 2019), NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion (2018 and 2019), Xfinity Series Champion (2009), Southern 500 Winner (2008), Brickyard 400 Winner (2015 and 2016), Coca-Cola 600 Winner (2018), Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race Winner (2017) among many others.
Vashti Cunningham
- Born: January 18, 1998
- Sport: Track and field athletics (high jump)
- Significant Achievements: Pan American Junior Athletics Championships (2015), IAAF World Indoor Championships (2016), NACAC Championships (2022), USA Indoor Track and Field Championships (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023), and USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022).