Musicians Who Have Competed in Sports

Geddy Lee, the lead singer and bassist of the Canadian rock band Rush, competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics as a member of the Canadian national rowing team.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the legendary NBA player, was a member of the UCLA basketball team in the early 1970s and won three consecutive NCAA championships.

Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer, had a brief boxing career before pursuing a career in music.

Linford Christie, the British sprinter, competed in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics as a member of the British national track and field team.

Reggie Bush, the NFL running back, was a member of the USC football team in the early 1980s and won the Heisman Trophy in 2005.

Bryan Adams, the Canadian singer-songwriter, competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics as a member of the Canadian national volleyball team.

Rasheed Wallace, the NBA player, was a member of the UNC basketball team in the early 1990s and won the NCAA championship in 1993.

Alyson Annan, the Australian hockey player, competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a member of the Australian national hockey team.

Dwayne Johnson, the actor and former professional wrestler, was a member of the UM football team in the early 2000s.

Adrian Moorhouse, the British swimmer, competed in the 1988 Seoul Olympics as a member of the British national swimming team.

Joe Kapp, the NFL quarterback, was a member of the Cal football team in the early 1960s.

Lauren Jackson, the Australian basketball player, competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics as a member of the Australian national basketball team.

Tom Brady, the NFL quarterback, was a member of the UMich football team in the early 1970s.

Karina LeBlanc, the Canadian soccer player, competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics as a member of the Canadian national soccer team.

Jerome Bettis, the NFL running back, was a member of the Notre Dame football team in the early 1980s.