14-02-2023, 01:00 PM
There are several athletes who have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Here are a few examples:
It's worth noting that having AS doesn't necessarily mean that an athlete's career will be negatively impacted, as many people with the condition are able to manage their symptoms and continue to excel in their respective sports.
- Mick Mars - Guitarist for the band Mötley Crüe
- Matt Iseman - Host of American Ninja Warrior
- Marty Bell - Professional wrestler in Impact Wrestling
- Sir Bobby Robson - English football (soccer) player and manager
- John Stone - American bodybuilder and fitness expert
- Stephen Hendry - Scottish professional snooker player
- Mike Hellawell - English rugby league player
- Laura Hearn - English golfer
- Eduardo da Silva - Brazilian-born Croatian football (soccer) player
- Georges Bereta - French Olympic fencer
It's worth noting that having AS doesn't necessarily mean that an athlete's career will be negatively impacted, as many people with the condition are able to manage their symptoms and continue to excel in their respective sports.