Colombian-Americans in Professional Sports
Ice Hockey
- Scott Gomez - Currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
Soccer
- Juan Agudelo - Currently plays for Chivas USA in MLS and for the United States national team.
- Alejandro Bedoya - Currently plays for Rangers F.C. in the Scottish Premier League and for the United States national team.
- Wilman Conde, Jr. - Currently plays for the Chicago Fire in MLS.
- Carlos Llamosa - Played in MLS and for U.S. at 2002 FIFA World Cup, currently retired
Baseball
- List of Major League Baseball players from Colombia
Cycling
- George Hincapie, Tour De France Competitor
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