Greg Norman and Chris Evert Marry in Bahamas

A Look at Athlete Marriages

Legendary golfer Greg Norman and Grand Slam tennis champion Chris Evert were married in the Bahamas. The pair had announced their engagement in December 2007. The ceremony took place Saturday evening in front of 140 guests. Greg Norman has two children from his previous marriage with wife Laura. Chris Evert has been married twice, first to tennis player John Lloyd and second to skier Andy Mill. She has three children.

Chris Evert is an 18-time Grand Slam Champion. Chris has won all four Grand Slams including seven French Open titles and six US Open titles. Among other titles, Greg Norman holds two British Open titles.

Greg Norman and Chris Evert: A Look at Athlete Marriages

Greg Norman and Chris Evert represent one of many prominent marriages between athletes. In 1976, gymnasts Bart Connor and Nadia Comaneci met at the American Cup competition where he won the men's title and she the women's title. They reconnected in 1991 and were married in 1996. Tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf began dating after the 1999 French Open. They are now happily married. Countless pair skaters including Russians Gordeeva and Grinkov have fallen in love on ice.

There are several advantages to intra-sport marriages. Only fellow athletes understand the passion for the sport, the long hours, and the toll it takes on the body. Only fellow athletes could understand the mental and physical effort it takes to perfect one's craft. Only fellow athletes could understand passion you feel for your sport. Bart Connor and Nadia Comaneci are a team not only in marriage, but also in their work. Together they run the Bart Connor Gymnastics Academy as well as several sports equipment stores.