"Young Sports Legends: Players Who Made History at a Young Age, From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Messi"
In the world of sports, experience often becomes the key to success. However, there are moments when young talents emerge and leave everyone surprised. One such name is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricketer who lit up IPL 2025 with his incredible performance.
Playing against Gujarat, he smashed a century in just 35 balls, finishing with 101 runs off 38 deliveries, including 7 fours and 11 sixes. His innings caught the attention of cricket lovers worldwide. Let’s look at some other legendary athletes who made their mark at a very young age.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (17 years)
Known as the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test century (119 runs) against England at just 17.
2. Martina Hingis (16 years)
Swiss tennis prodigy Martina Hingis won the Australian Open at 16, becoming the youngest Grand Slam singles champion.
3. Nadia Comaneci (14 years)
Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci won a gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics at age 14, scoring a perfect 10.
4. Michael Phelps (15 years)
In 2001, American swimmer Michael Phelps set a world record in the 200m butterfly at just 15 years old.
5. Lionel Messi (16-17 years)
Lionel Messi debuted for Argentina at 16 and scored his first senior goal by 17, beginning his legendary football journey.
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