Cricketers Whose Family Members are Olympians: From the cricket field to the Olympic podium, the passion for the game continues for generations. This has been proved by the families of some cricketers, whose members have represented the country in the Olympic Games. It has been 124 years since cricket was included in the Olympic Games, but the families of some cricket stars have left their mark on this big and prestigious platform. Let us know about three such cricketers whose family members represented the country in different sports in the Olympics and achieved great achievements.
Brandon Starc, brother of Mitchell Starc
Australian cricket team’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc is a big name in the sports world. He also holds the record of being the most expensive player in IPL and has won many big titles in cricket. But his younger brother Brandon Starc has also made his own identity in the sports field.
Brandon Starc, the younger brother of Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, is a high jumper. He won a silver medal in the Youth Olympics 2010 and a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2018. Brandon has participated in three Olympics, but has not won any medal yet.
Keith Thomson’s brother, William Thomson
Keith Thomson played two Test matches for New Zealand against India in 1968 and later became an umpire. His brother William Thomson also played some first class cricket matches, but he made his name in hockey. William Thomson played hockey for the country in the Mexico Olympics 1968. The New Zealand team finished third in that tournament.
Rae Benjamin, son of Winston Benjamin
The most interesting story is of the family of former West Indies fast bowler Winston Benjamin. His son Rai Benjamin created history by winning the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles race at the Paris Olympics 2024. Rai won the gold medal by completing the 400 meter hurdles race in 46.46 seconds. Rai has won the silver medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020.
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