In fact, the city has dozens of celebrities who have brought home gold.
They include double Olympians, winners of international tournaments and number one in the world in everything from squash to cricket.
In fact, with Matt Fitzpatrick, the Hallamshire Golf Club now has at least four world-renowned names on its honorary list, including father and son Percy and Peter Alliss, as well as Alison Nicholas.
Some of the UK’s most famous Olympians have been announced by Sheffield, including World Track and Field President Lord Sebastian Coe and Heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill.
And the city has two English cricket captains under its banner, Michael Vaughan and Joe Root, who was recently named the number one batsman in the world.
Below, The Star has put together a gallery of famous Sheffield celebrities who have made their city proud in sports.
Thanks to Jeremy Biggin for his generous help in researching these Sheffield sports figures.
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World No. 1 Amateur golfer Matt Fitzpatrick, pictured here at Hallamshire Golf Club, where he trained for years. He was last proud of Sheffield on June 19 when he claimed the US Open title.
Photo: DEAN ATKINS
Born in Sheffield, Jessica Ennis-Hill has supported United since adulthood. He is now a symbol of national sports after retiring as a three-time World Champion and Olympian in 2012.
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Sheffield’s father / son, Peter and Percy, circa 1961. Percy was hailed as one of the top professional golfers of the 1920s and 1930s, while Peter was a Ryder Cup professional and a legendary commentator. Mrs. Dulce R Stuart / Hulton Archive / Getty Images)
Photo: Mrs Dulce R Stuart
Adopted Yorkshire man Jonny Marray won the Wimbledon Men’s doubles title in 2012. He now offers his insight and guidance to Sheffield tennis communities.
Photo: James Hardisty