Basketball

• Hortência , (1959-)
• Nenê, (1982-), NBA player (Denver Nuggets)
• Oscar Schmidt , (1958-)
• Paula , (1962-)

Boxing

• Acelino Freitas (Popó), (1975-), world champion
• Eder Jofre - world champion
• Maguila - heavyweight
• Todo Duro

Football

• Arthur Friedenreich
• Bebeto
• Jairzinho, (1944-)
• João Saldanha
• Nílton Santos, (1927-)
• Pelé, (1940-)
• Rivaldo, (1972-)
• Roberto Carlos, (1973-)
• Romario
• Ronaldinho
• Ronaldo, (1976-)
• Sócrates, (1954-)
• Zico

Racing

• Ayrton Senna, (1960-1994), Formula 1 driver
• Hélio Castroneves, (1975-) - Indy Car driver
• Emerson Fittipaldi, (1946-), Formula 1 and Indy Car driver
• Nelson Piquet, (1952-), Formula 1 driver
• Rubens Barrichello, Formula 1 driver

Skating

• Bob Burnquist, (1976-), skateboarder

Tennis

• Gustavo Kuerten, (1976-)
• Maria Bueno