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| Birth: |
December 30, 1984
Akron, Ohio |
| Position: |
Small Forward/G-F |
| Height: |
6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Weight: |
240 lb (108 kg) |
| High School: |
St. Vincent-St.Mary |
LeBron Raymone James (IPA: [lÉbrÉn dÊeɪmz], born December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio); nicknamed as King James and The Chosen One, is an All-Star NBA basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 21-year-old James is considered one of the best players of all-time. Although he primarily plays the small forward he is sometimes referred to as a "point forward" due to his ability to handle and pass the ball. James' overall skill sets and on-court play have led to comparisons to NBA greats such as Magic Johnson as well as his childhood idol Michael Jordan. However, due to LeBron's versatile gameplay, some consider James more like the legendary Oscar Robertson, who was known for his superb all-around talents.
   
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Date of Birth: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Nationality: Russian
Height: 6'2
Weight: 130 lbs. (59 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Clothing: Nike
Racquet: Prince
Endorsements: Speedminton, Motorola, Parlux Fragrances, Canon, TAG Heuer, Honda Japan & Colgate-Palmolive |
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PERSONAL
*Coached by her father Yuri Sharapov and Robert Lansdorp
*Mother's name is Yelena
*Started hitting tennis balls at age four; at six, participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova
*Began training at Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine (which required a two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances)
*Off-court interests include fashion, singing, dancing and movies (favorites are Mona Lisa Smile, Something's Gotta Give and Love Actually)
*In second year of high school and studies via an Internet school.
*Enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series.
*Prefers Russian and Thai cuisine
*Favorite dessert is French crepes with Nutella.
*Favorite drinks are orangina and virgin strawberry daiquiris
*Signed with IMG Models in November 2003
CAREER TITLES
Singles
2003: Tokyo & Quebec City
2004: Birmingham, Wimbledon, Seoul, Tokyo & WTA Championships
2005: Tokyo, Doha & Birmingham
2006: Indian Wells
Doubles
2003: Tokyo, Luxembourg
2004: Birmingham
HIGHEST RANKINGS
Singles: 1 (22/8/2005)
Doubles: 41 (14/6/2004)
BEST GRAND SLAM PERFORMANCES
Australian Open: Semis
Roland Garros: Quarters
Wimbledon: Champion
US Open: Semis |   
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TEAM OVERVIEW
Base: |
Enstone, UK |
| Drivers: |
F Alonso
G Fisichella
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| Test Drivers: |
H Kovalainen
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| Chassis: |
R26 |
| Engine: |
RS26 |
| Tyres: |
Michelin |
| First Season: |
1977 |
| World Championships: |
1 |
| Highest race finish: |
1 (x28) |
| Pole Positions: |
44 |
| Fastest Laps: |
23 | | |
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| 2005 |
Dominate early part of season and go on to win both titles, despite superior pace of McLaren in later races. Fernando Alonso crowned youngest-ever champion, while Renault become first mainstream automaker to take constructors' honours. |
| 2004 |
Win the Monaco Grand Prix with Jarno Trulli, but then part company with the Italian with three races to go after a run of poor performances. Draft in Jacques Villeneuve as his replacement. Not enough to prevent BAR edging them for second in the championship. |
| 2003 |
Emerge as a regular, if not quite constant, threat to the big three teams. Fernando Alonso takes two pole positions, plus victory in Hungary. Finish a lonely fourth in the constructors' championship. |
| 2002 |
Renault enjoys a strong debut season with a run of points finishes giving it fourth place in the Constructors' Championship. |
| 2000 |
Benetton announces that it will be renamed Renault from 2002. |
| 1996 |
Renault decides to withdraw from the sport again, although the company begins negotiations to buy-out an existing team. |
| 1992 |
Renault engines dominate the Championships of the mid 1990s, powering Williams and Benetton to all Constructors' Championships between 1992 and 1997. |
| 1989 |
Renault returns as an engine supplier with the Williams team. |
| 1986 |
Renault withdraws fully from the sport. |
| 1985 |
The team withdraws from the sport as a manufacturer, but still supplies engines to Lotus. |
| 1983 |
Prost takes four wins and the team finishes second in the Constructors' Championship. |
| 1982 |
Renault hire Alain Prost to drive for the team. |
| 1979 |
Jabouille scores Renault's first win at the French Grand Prix, and team mate Rene Arnoux finishes third. The team finishes the season sixth in the Constructors' Championship. |
| 1978 |
Jabouille manages fourth place in the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, giving the team its only points of the season. |
| 1977 |
Renault makes its debut at the British Grand Prix, entering a single car driven by Jean Pierre Jabouille. The team enters another four Grands Prix that season, but scores no points. |
Driver: Fernando Alonso
| Team: |
Renault |
| Nationality: |
Spanish |
| DOB: |
29/07/1981 |
| Place: |
Oviedo |
| Grand Prix entered: |
74 |
| World Championships: |
1 |
| Highest race finish: |
1 (x10) |
| Highest grid position: |
1 (x9) |
| Podiums: |
27 |
| Points: |
283 | | |
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| 2005 |
Scores seven victories en route to becoming sport's youngest ever champion, aged just 24. Mature and measured performances in later races brings him the crown with two rounds to spare, seeing off Kimi Raikkonen in quicker McLaren. |
| 2004 |
Strong, if ultimately disappointing season. Dominates team mate Trulli to finish fourth in the standings. Pole at Magny-Cours and four podium placings, including second in France. |
| 2003 |
In Renault race seat quickly hailed as the next Michael Schumacher. Becomes youngest ever pole sitter in Malaysia. Takes pole and victory in Hungary, lapping Schumacher in the process. Sixth in the driver standings. |
| 2002 |
Official test driver for Renault. Puts in thousands of test kilometers. |
| 2001 |
Makes debut with Minardi. Best finish is a tenth place in Germany. |
| 2000 |
Moves to Formula 3000 with the Astromega team and scores a victory at the challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Finishes the Championship in fourth place. |
| 1999 |
Dominant performance in the Euro-Open Movistar Nissan single-seater series with nine poles and six wins on his way to Championship victory. |
| 1998 |
Runner-up in the European Kart Championship. |
Driver: Giancarlo Fisichella
| Team: |
Renault |
| Nationality: |
Italian |
| DOB: |
14/01/1973 |
| Place: |
Rome |
| Grand Prix entered: |
165 |
| World Championships: |
0 |
| Highest race finish: |
1 (x3) |
| Highest grid position: |
1 (x3) |
| Podiums: |
14 |
| Points: |
189 | | |
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| 2005 |
Dream start to season with pole and victory for Renault in Melbourne, but then dogged by mix of poor luck and inability to match team mate Alonso. Further five podiums prove vital to Renault's constructors' championship. Fifth in the driver standings. |
| 2004 |
Highly consistent season with Sauber. Takes points on nine occasions and retires just once to finish 11th in the standings. |
| 2003 |
Post-race enquiry into timing mix-up in Brazil sees him awarded his maiden Grand Prix victory with Jordan. Car is uncompetitive elsewhere, prompting him to sign an early deal with Sauber for 2004. |
| 2002 |
Moves back to the Jordan team. Finishes the Drivers' Championship in 11th position. |
| 2001 |
Third place in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa is the highlight of his final season with Benetton. |
| 2000 |
Best year with Benetton - sixth in the Drivers' Championship. |
| 1999 |
Still with Benetton. Finishes second in the Canadian Grand Prix. Ninth in the Drivers' Championship. |
| 1998 |
Moves to Benetton, takes two second places and his first career pole. Ninth in the Drivers' Championship. |
| 1997 |
Finishes eighth in his first full season and takes second place in the Belgian Grand Prix. |
| 1996 |
After testing with Ferrari he makes debut with Minardi, competing in eight races. Strong performances are enough to win him a contract with Jordan. |
| 1995 |
Test driver with Minardi. |
| 1994 |
Italian Formula 3 Champion. |   
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