09. Danica Patrick, Car Racing
08. Maria Verchenova, Golf
07. Liv Boeree, Poker
06. Leryn Franco, Javelin
05. Lacey Jones, Poker
04. Anna Kournikova, Tennis
03. Blair O’Neal, Golf
02. Jenn Brown, Softball
01. Victoria Vanucci, Tennis
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Athletes of the World
10. Miesha Tate, MMA
09. Danica Patrick, Car Racing
08. Maria Verchenova, Golf
07. Liv Boeree, Poker
06. Leryn Franco, Javelin
05. Lacey Jones, Poker
04. Anna Kournikova, Tennis
03. Blair O’Neal, Golf
02. Jenn Brown, Softball
01. Victoria Vanucci, Tennis
09. Danica Patrick, Car Racing
08. Maria Verchenova, Golf
07. Liv Boeree, Poker
06. Leryn Franco, Javelin
05. Lacey Jones, Poker
04. Anna Kournikova, Tennis
03. Blair O’Neal, Golf
02. Jenn Brown, Softball
01. Victoria Vanucci, Tennis
Top 5 Fastest Bikes in the World
5. BMW K1200S 167 mph (268 km/h)
The BMW K1200S S takes you from zero to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds.
4. Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)
1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. The Ducati 1098 has claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torques, and weighs 173kg. These figures give the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.
3. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)
The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered bikes made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine. In 2006 the RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.
2. Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)
The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998. It was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.
1. Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki.
The BMW K1200S S takes you from zero to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds.
4. Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)
1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. The Ducati 1098 has claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torques, and weighs 173kg. These figures give the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.
3. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)
The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered bikes made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine. In 2006 the RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.
2. Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)
The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998. It was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.
1. Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki.
top 10 world's fastest cars
Top 10 fastest cars in the world 2011
1. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest car in the world, with a established top speed of more than 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is made by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the famous Bugatti brand. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders and producing 1006 to 1026 SAE net hp.
2. Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000
The Enzo Ferrari, sometimes referred to as Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.
3. Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000
The Zonda C12 is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) .
4. Koenigsegg CCX $600,910
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an contraction for Competition Coupe X. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.
5. Porsche Carrera GT $484,000
Porsche Carrera GT is manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph), although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h (209-212.5mph).
6. Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a sports car and supercar automobile co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Most people presume "SLR" to stand for Sport, Light, Racing. The car's base price is £300,000 or $455,500. The SLR has a supercharged 5.5 (5439cc) litre dry sumped 90 degree V8. It produces 466.8 kW at 6500rpm (626 hp) and 780 N•m (575 ft•lbf) torque at 3250 - 5000 rpm.
7. Maybach 62 $385,250
The Maybach 57 and 62 were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's revival by DaimlerChrysler. The Maybach engine is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, generating 550 hp.
8. Rolls-Royce Phantom $320,000
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a luxury car made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a BMW subsidiary. It was launched in 2003 and is the first Rolls-Royce model made under the ownership of BMW. It has a 6.8 L, 48-valve, V12 engine that produces 453 hp (338 kW) and 531 ft•lbf (720 N•m) of torque. The engine is original from BMW's existing V12 powerplant. It is 1.63 m (63 in) tall, 1.99 m (74.8 in) wide, 5.83 m (228 in) long, and weighs 2485 kg (5478 lb). The body of the car is built on an aluminium spaceframe and the Phantom can accelerate to 60 mph (100 km/h) in 5.7 s.
9. Lamborghini Murcielago $279,900
The Lamborghini Murciélago is a GT and supercar automobile made by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and designed by Luc Donckerwolke. The body style is a two door, two seat coupé. The LP640 version was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2006. It features a 6.5 L engine, now producing 640 bhp, improving performance substantially.
10. Lamborghini Murcielago $255,000
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is a supercar manufactured by Aston Martin since 2001. It rose to fame after being featured as the official James Bond car in Die Another Day. In the film, the Vanquish has the usual Bond film accompaniments, counting active camouflage which rendered the vehicle nearly invisible. The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 343 kW (460 hp) and 542 N•m (400 ft•lbf) of torque. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed 'paddle shift' or semi-automatic transmission. A special V12 Vanquish S debuted at the 2004 Paris Auto Show with the power upped to 388 kW (520 hp) and 577 N•m (426 ft•lbf).
1. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000
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| Bugatti Veyron Fastest Car in the world |
2. Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000
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| Ferrari Enzo Fastest Car in the world |
3. Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000
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| Pagani Zonda Fastest Car in the world |
4. Koenigsegg CCX $600,910
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| Koenigsegg CCX Fastest Car in the world |
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an contraction for Competition Coupe X. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.
5. Porsche Carrera GT $484,000
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| Porsche Carrera Fastest Car in the world |
6. Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500
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| Mercedes SLR McLaren Fastest Car in the world |
7. Maybach 62 $385,250
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| Maybach 62 Fastest Car in the world |
8. Rolls-Royce Phantom $320,000
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| Rolls-Royce Phantom |
9. Lamborghini Murcielago $279,900
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| Lamborghini Murcielago |
10. Lamborghini Murcielago $255,000
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| Lamborghini Murcielago |
Top 10 Richest People in The World 2011
1. Carlos Slim Helu
Carlos Slim Helu is the wealthiest person in Mexico.His stake in America rose 35% in a single year. Now he owns a stake worth around $23 billion. His total worth is expected as $73.5 billion, up $18.5 billion in just 1 year.
2. Bill Gates
Bill Gates took the 2nd place with an projected worth of $53 billion. After the 50% increase in the price of Microsoft Stock. Bill gates have been the richest man for about 14 to 15 times.
3. Warren Buffett
He has an expected sum of $47 billion after a $10 billion soar in his stake at BerkShire Hathaway.
4. Mukesh Ambani
Chief of Reliance Industries, which is India’s most valuable company. Mukesh Ambani inherited his corporate from his father who founded the company. He has an likely amount of $29 billion.
5. Lakshmi Mittal
Mittal is running the world’s biggest steel manufacturer. Mital’s whole worth is an expected amount of $28.7 billion
6. Lawrence Ellison
He is the 6th richest men in the world. He Is a self made founder of database gian Oracle his stock prices rose to 70% in a year. Estimated $ 28 billion amount he has.
7. Bernard Arnault
It is a French fashion corporation. Arnault is now developing Shanghai Business property. His wealth is around $27.5 billion.
8. Eike Batista
Brazil’s richest man grew his money from $19.5 to $27 in a year. His ambition is to become world’s richest man. His money comes from his Oil and Gas exploration company, OGX
9. Amancio Ortega
He has 4500 stores in 73 countries. Money worth $25 billion is none other than the Spanish Fashion mogul’s company.
10. Karl Albrecht
The 90-year old German is an owner of discount supermarket chain worth $23 billion. He had this market just after the World War II
Carlos Slim Helu is the wealthiest person in Mexico.His stake in America rose 35% in a single year. Now he owns a stake worth around $23 billion. His total worth is expected as $73.5 billion, up $18.5 billion in just 1 year.
2. Bill Gates
Bill Gates took the 2nd place with an projected worth of $53 billion. After the 50% increase in the price of Microsoft Stock. Bill gates have been the richest man for about 14 to 15 times.
3. Warren Buffett
He has an expected sum of $47 billion after a $10 billion soar in his stake at BerkShire Hathaway.
4. Mukesh Ambani
Chief of Reliance Industries, which is India’s most valuable company. Mukesh Ambani inherited his corporate from his father who founded the company. He has an likely amount of $29 billion.
5. Lakshmi Mittal
Mittal is running the world’s biggest steel manufacturer. Mital’s whole worth is an expected amount of $28.7 billion
6. Lawrence Ellison
He is the 6th richest men in the world. He Is a self made founder of database gian Oracle his stock prices rose to 70% in a year. Estimated $ 28 billion amount he has.
7. Bernard Arnault
It is a French fashion corporation. Arnault is now developing Shanghai Business property. His wealth is around $27.5 billion.
8. Eike Batista
Brazil’s richest man grew his money from $19.5 to $27 in a year. His ambition is to become world’s richest man. His money comes from his Oil and Gas exploration company, OGX
9. Amancio Ortega
He has 4500 stores in 73 countries. Money worth $25 billion is none other than the Spanish Fashion mogul’s company.
10. Karl Albrecht
The 90-year old German is an owner of discount supermarket chain worth $23 billion. He had this market just after the World War II
Top 10 Wimbledon Champions of All Time in the world
Wimbledon is the only grass court championship among the four grand slam tournaments in World Tennis.
William Renshaw
William Renshaw was born in Warwickshire in England. This British enormous tennis player holds the record of winning highest number of Wimbledon trophies together with Pete Sampras. He became champion in Wimbledon grand slam tournament for seven times. He won Wimbledon tournament from 1881 to 1886 for successive six times which is still a record of highest consecutive championship victory.
Pete Sampras
This US tennis legend is considered as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is currently the highest Grand Slam winner for men’s tennis. In his career he has won 14 Grand Slam tournaments out of which he won 7 titles in Wimbledon made him the highest number of trophy winners in this Grand Slam jointly with William Renshaw. He was no 1 tennis ranking for consecutively 6 years. He has started to play tennis at the age of 17; he took two years to win his first Grand Slam title in US Open in 1990 defeating Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe. His number of career title is 64. In his 15 year-long career, he had earned a wonderful amount of $43,280,489 as prize money.
Lawrence Doherty
Lawrence Doherty has won Wimbledon titles for 5 times in his career. He also won 7 doubles titles in this Grand Slam tournament. He is also the Gold medalist of both men’s singles and men’s doubles in 1900 Olympic Games.
Björn Borg
Björn Borg the Swedish great tennis player is best known for his performance in both French Open and Wimbledon. His six titles in French Open is still a record. He has won five titles in Wimbledon is also the best performance by him. In his career, he participated in 27 Grand Slam tournaments and out of which he won 11 Grand Slam tournaments. With his 11 grand slam titles, he became the second highest Grand Slam winner in the men’s tennis. He was involved in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.
Roger Federer
This Swiss tennis player is considered as one of the greatest tennis players. Federer reached to the number 1 in the ATP ranking in 2004 and still remains there which made him third longest world no. 1 player in the tennis history. His best performance has been seen in the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament. He has won 8 grand slam tournaments including Australian Open twice, U.S. Open twice and Wimbledon for four times. He started playing tennis when he was just 8 years old. He entered in the international tennis in 1999 being included in the Swiss Davis Cup team. He won 40 career titles in his career. His career Prize Money is $25,146,458 until now.
Martina Navratilova
Navratilova is perhaps the greatest female tennis players of all time. She was the former world no. 1 tennis player in the women’s Singles WTA ranking. She has won 18 Grand Slam titles in her career which is second highest Grand Slam success in tennis history. In Doubles, she is also a legendary figure as she won 31 Women’s Doubles and 10 Mixed Doubles in her golden career. Navratilova is the best player in the Wimbledon history. She holds the record of highest Wimbledon winner with her 9 Wimbledon titles and 6 of which are consecutive.
Helen Wills
Helen Wills won 19 Grand Slams in her career. She was the ruler of the court in the 1920s and 1930s. She has won 8 Wimbledon championship in her career, she is the second highest Wimbledon grand slam holder after Navratilova’s 9 Wimbledon titles. She also won two gold medals in the 1924 Paris Olympic. She played for 17 year and she won 31 Grand Slams titles including singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. In 1959, she became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Dorothea Katherine Douglass Lambert Chambers
This British tennis player won Wimbledon championship for 7 times which is third highest Wimbledon success. She had won gold medal in the women’s singles in 1908 Olympic Games. In 1981 Dorothea Douglass became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Steffi Graf
Stefanie Maria Graf greatest players in the tennis history. She won 22 Grand Slam titles in her career. She is the only player in the tennis history who could won Golden Grand Slam means she won all of the four Grand Slams in a year. She has won 7 Wimbledon titles in her career. She has been the no. 1 of the ranking for many weeks. She won a gold medal in Seoul Olympic in 1988. She became a member of Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004.
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King had won Grand Slam for 12 times. She won 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles tournaments and 11 mixed doubles tournaments in her career. Her performance in Wimbledon deserves her to be considered as a legend. She won six Single’s Grand Slam titles in Wimbledon. She was very famous for her hard hitting and speed which helped her to win over many great players of her time. She is the first tennis player in the history to be selected as the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1972. She is also a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
William Renshaw
Pete Sampras
This US tennis legend is considered as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is currently the highest Grand Slam winner for men’s tennis. In his career he has won 14 Grand Slam tournaments out of which he won 7 titles in Wimbledon made him the highest number of trophy winners in this Grand Slam jointly with William Renshaw. He was no 1 tennis ranking for consecutively 6 years. He has started to play tennis at the age of 17; he took two years to win his first Grand Slam title in US Open in 1990 defeating Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe. His number of career title is 64. In his 15 year-long career, he had earned a wonderful amount of $43,280,489 as prize money.
Lawrence Doherty
Lawrence Doherty has won Wimbledon titles for 5 times in his career. He also won 7 doubles titles in this Grand Slam tournament. He is also the Gold medalist of both men’s singles and men’s doubles in 1900 Olympic Games.
Björn Borg
Björn Borg the Swedish great tennis player is best known for his performance in both French Open and Wimbledon. His six titles in French Open is still a record. He has won five titles in Wimbledon is also the best performance by him. In his career, he participated in 27 Grand Slam tournaments and out of which he won 11 Grand Slam tournaments. With his 11 grand slam titles, he became the second highest Grand Slam winner in the men’s tennis. He was involved in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.
Roger Federer
This Swiss tennis player is considered as one of the greatest tennis players. Federer reached to the number 1 in the ATP ranking in 2004 and still remains there which made him third longest world no. 1 player in the tennis history. His best performance has been seen in the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament. He has won 8 grand slam tournaments including Australian Open twice, U.S. Open twice and Wimbledon for four times. He started playing tennis when he was just 8 years old. He entered in the international tennis in 1999 being included in the Swiss Davis Cup team. He won 40 career titles in his career. His career Prize Money is $25,146,458 until now.
Martina Navratilova
Navratilova is perhaps the greatest female tennis players of all time. She was the former world no. 1 tennis player in the women’s Singles WTA ranking. She has won 18 Grand Slam titles in her career which is second highest Grand Slam success in tennis history. In Doubles, she is also a legendary figure as she won 31 Women’s Doubles and 10 Mixed Doubles in her golden career. Navratilova is the best player in the Wimbledon history. She holds the record of highest Wimbledon winner with her 9 Wimbledon titles and 6 of which are consecutive.
Helen Wills
Helen Wills won 19 Grand Slams in her career. She was the ruler of the court in the 1920s and 1930s. She has won 8 Wimbledon championship in her career, she is the second highest Wimbledon grand slam holder after Navratilova’s 9 Wimbledon titles. She also won two gold medals in the 1924 Paris Olympic. She played for 17 year and she won 31 Grand Slams titles including singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. In 1959, she became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Dorothea Katherine Douglass Lambert Chambers
This British tennis player won Wimbledon championship for 7 times which is third highest Wimbledon success. She had won gold medal in the women’s singles in 1908 Olympic Games. In 1981 Dorothea Douglass became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Steffi Graf
Stefanie Maria Graf greatest players in the tennis history. She won 22 Grand Slam titles in her career. She is the only player in the tennis history who could won Golden Grand Slam means she won all of the four Grand Slams in a year. She has won 7 Wimbledon titles in her career. She has been the no. 1 of the ranking for many weeks. She won a gold medal in Seoul Olympic in 1988. She became a member of Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004.
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King had won Grand Slam for 12 times. She won 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles tournaments and 11 mixed doubles tournaments in her career. Her performance in Wimbledon deserves her to be considered as a legend. She won six Single’s Grand Slam titles in Wimbledon. She was very famous for her hard hitting and speed which helped her to win over many great players of her time. She is the first tennis player in the history to be selected as the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1972. She is also a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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