It runs in the family: Sport's most famous siblings

Family phenomenon
Runs in the family
Sibling rivalry
Drama
Who are they?
Kelce brothers
NFL success
Curry brothers
Making their own success
Ball brothers
All playing basketball
Manning brothers
Winners
Klitschko brothers
Decade of domination
Williams sisters
Wins wins wins
Family phenomenon

It’s a family phenomenon if one child in a family makes it to the pinnacle of a sport. However, in some rare cases, siblings have the mentality to reach it together.

Runs in the family

In some families, sporting talent and athletic ability runs so deep it's partially a birthright. In those lucky families, it's not uncommon to see two or three members make it to the top flight of their chosen sport.

Sibling rivalry

While some take on individual pursuits, others end up facing off against each other. Ever got so angry you could tackle your sibling or push them in the chest? Some of the siblings on this list get paid to do that against each other!

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Drama

Sports are the most exciting in the world, and when siblings are against each, a game or a match becomes a lot more interesting.

Who are they?

Here are some of the most famous siblings in sports from the past and present!

Kelce brothers

Jason and Travis Kelce became the most famous siblings in the world at the start of 2023, as the pair became the first brothers to face up against each other in Superbowl history.

NFL success

The pair will eventually be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, with Travis winning three Superbowls and making four First-team All-Pros, and Jason winning one Superbowl and being selected for five First-team All-Pros.

Curry brothers

Seth and Stephen Curry were born into a basketball family, with Father Dell Curry having a long and successful career in the NBA.

Making their own success

Steph is a four-time NBA champion, the all-time NBA three-point leading scorer, two-time MVP, and one-time Finals MVP. His brother Seth hasn't quite been as successful, but he's still played ten years in the NBA as an effective role player.

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Ball brothers

Perhaps the most famous siblings from a young age have been the Ball brothers Lonzo, LaMelo, and LiAngelo, having their professional and personal lives documented on the TV show 'Ball in the Family.'

All playing basketball

All three of the brothers play professional basketball. LaMelo is the cornerstone of the Charlotte Hornets franchise, whilst Lonzo is usually the Chicago Bulls starting point guard, but injuries have thrown his career off track. LiAngelo is currently looking for a team.

Manning brothers

Eli and Peyton Manning are two of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time, following in their father's footsteps, Archie Manning, who played quarterback for 13 seasons in the NFL.

Winners

The pair have two Superbowl victories, but Eli has one more Superbowl Finals MVP than his brother Peyton.

Klitschko brothers

Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are two of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, with the pair dominating the sport for over a decade.

Decade of domination

Between 2006 and 2015, heavyweight boxing was known as the Klitschko era. At one point, the brothers held all the heavyweight belts but refused to fight each other.

Williams sisters

Serena and Venus Williams are the Queens of Tennis, dominating the sport for over two decades under the guidance of famous coach and Father, Richard Wiliams.

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Wins wins wins

The sisters have Olympic gold medals together in tennis doubles and have 30 Grand Slam titles between them (Serena – 23 and Venus – 7.)

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