Most athletic zodiac signs: Ranking zodiac signs from the most to the least athletic

Most athletic zodiac signs: Ranking zodiac signs from the most to the least athletic

Steve Njuguna
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM

The zodiac signs are a group of twelve 30-degree-arc segments of celestial longitude, each of which is associated with one of the twelve astrological "houses". Each zodiac sign is associated with particular traits that infer what behavioural traits each person has. Today we look at which zodiac signs correlate to more athletic traits.

The 12 Zodiac signs and their respective symbols.
The 12 Zodiac signs and their respective symbols.(Image by Surasak Suwanmake via Getty Images)
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The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn. Each signifies different traits and elements; some may indicate that an individual born in a certain period of the year is likelier to be more athletic than someone else.

Most athletic Zodiac signs

There are many similarities between the players who share signs. Most of them follow a consistent pattern. Here are the most athletic Zodiac signs outlined and clarified:

1. Aries (March 21-April 19)

The Aries sign is associated with people who are highly aggressive and competitive. It is also associated with people who have leadership traits and can inspire others to perform. Some high-level athletes who are Aries include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Mo Farah

Athletics

23 March

Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Basketball

16 April

Jason Kidd

Basketball

23 March

Candace Parker

Basketball

19 April

Haile Gebreselassie

Athletics

18 April

British athletics legend Mo Farah is a prominent figure whose zodiac sign is Aries which is one of the most athletic zodiac signs.
British athletics legend Mo Farah is a prominent figure whose zodiac sign is Aries. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
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2. Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Scorpios are known to exhibit adventurous traits. They always want to dominate every scenario and have essential leadership traits. Some Scorpios include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Diego Maradona

Football

30 October

Armand Duplantis

Pole vault

10 November

Wayne Rooney

Football

24 October

Samuel Kamau Wanjiru

Marathon

10 November

Maria Mutola

Athletics

27 October

Maradona is a Scorpio which is one of the best zodiac signs
Widely considered the best player in the history of football, the late Diego Maradona's zodiac sign was Scorpio. Photo by Bongarts
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3. Leo (July 23-August 22)

Leo athletes are known for their teamwork and commitment to physical health. They also have a strong desire to succeed. Some prominent Leos include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Usain Bolt

Athletics

21 August

Thierry Henry

Football

17 August

Harry Kane

Football

28 July

Hope Solo

Football

30 July

Nafissatou Thiam

Heptathlon

19 August

Athletic zodiac signs
Men's 100m world record holder Usain Bolt is arguably the greatest short distance athlete in history. His Zodiac sign is Leo. Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage
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4. Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Taurus is a sign associated with people who enjoy stability and are calm and composed. This is important in sports that need concentration. Some athletes in this category are:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Chris Paul

Basketball

6 May

Galen Rupp

Long distance running

8 May

Tim Duncan

Basketball

25 April

Veronica Campbell Brown

Athletics

15 May

Kevin Garnett

Basketball

19 May

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NBA player Chris Paul, commonly referred to as the 'Point God' by basketball fans is considered one of the most intelligent players in NBA history. Photo by Jason Miller
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5. Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Geminis are commonly associated with intelligence and quick thinking. They will thrive in sports like tennis that need strategic thinking. Some Gemini athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Rafael Nadal

Tennis

3 June

Maya Moore

Basketball

11 June

Dirk Nowitzki

Basketball

19 June

Venus William

Tennis

17 June

Allen Iverson

Basketball

7 June

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Veteran Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal at the 2023 Sydney open (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
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6. Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Cancers are known for being resilient and empathetic. This makes them suitable for team sports as they can ingratiate themselves with other people well. They also have great physical endurance. Some athletes that are Cancers include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Kawhi Leonard

Basketball

29 June

Shannon Sharpe

American football

26 June

Wayde Van Niekerk

Athletics

15 July

Mutaz Essa Barshim

High Jumper

24 June

Beatrice Chepkoech

Long Distance runner

6 July

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Men's 400m world record holder Wayde Van Niekerk's zodiac sign is cancer (Photo by Andy Astfalck/BSR Agency
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7. Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Virgos are known for their ability to concentrate and be precise. This trait makes them good at individual sports like sprinting, shooting and archery. Some Virgo athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Jesse Owens

Athletics

13 September

Efren Reyes

Billiards

26 August

Jakob Ingebritsen

Athletics

19 September

Joshua Cheptegei

Athletics

12 September

Hicham El Guerrouj

Athletics

14 September

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Billiards legend Efren 'Bata' Reyes Francisco has won more major tournaments than any other player in history. Photo by Jeoffrey Maitem
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8.Libra (September 23-October 22)

Libras are known for having good social skills. This outgoing nature helps them become unifying factors in team sports. Some Libra athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Sebastian 'Seb' Coe

Athletics

29 September

Owen Farell

Rugby

24 September

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Football

3 October

George Weah

Football

1 October

Alex Scott

Football

14 October

Most athletic zodiac signs
As of January 2023, Liberian President George Weah remains the only African footballer to have won the prestigious Ballon D' Or trophy. Photo: Gary M Prior/Allsport
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9. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Sagittarius people are known for being disciplined and action-oriented. They will thrive in scenarios which require attention to detail. Some Sagittarius athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Kylian Mbappe

Football

Dec 20

Paula Radcliffe

Marathon

Dec 17

David Rudisha

Athletics

Dec 17

Michael Owen

Football

Dec 14th

Gary Lineker

Football

Nov 30

Famous Athletic Zodiac signs
PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe is a Sagittarius. Photo by Catherine Ivill
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10. Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Capricorns are associated with being structured and organized in their planning. This allows them to thrive in positions of responsibility. Some Capricorn athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Sir Alex Ferguson

Football

31 December

Lebron James

Basketball

30 December

Muhammad Ali

Boxing

17 January

Castor Semenya

Athletics

7 January

Pep Guardiola

Football

18 January

NBA Zodiac signs
NBA legend Lebron James has taken leadership positions all through his NBA career. His Zodiac sign is Capricorn. Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE
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11. Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Aquarius' are known for being open-minded and unconventional. This means they will probably gravitate towards individualism. Some Aquarius athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Michael Jordan

Basketball

17 February

Cristiano Ronaldo

Football

5 February

Gerard Pique

Football

2 February

Justin Gatlin

Basketball

10 February

Memphis Depay

Football

13 February

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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best footballers in history but he is also known for his hot temper especially if things do not go his way. Photo by Yasser Bakhsh
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12. Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Pisces people are widely considered the most creative people in the world. Within the context of sports, this means they are likely to be extraordinarily talented and eccentric. Some Pisces athletes include:

Name

Sport

Birthday

Simone Biles

Gymnast

14 March

Hakim Ziyech

Football

19 March

Mia Hamm

Football

17 March

Didier Drogba

Football

11 March

Agustin Creevy

Rugby

15 March

Your star sign could be a huge determinant of whether you are more suited to physical and aggressive sports or more relaxed and strategic. This list of all the zodiac signs from least to most athletic also shows you the famous athletes who all possess each respective sign.

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Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.