There are many celebrities who have dated (and married) sports stars, but relationships involving two athletes are not as common.
Some of these couples met while playing sports, and some were even teammates. There are also those who play completely different sports, but still found each other and fell in love, partly due to their shared understanding of what it takes to be a professional athlete.
In this gallery, we list some of the world's most famous sports couples. Click on to get to know them.