Here are 12 of Lancaster and Morecambe's past and present sporting greats - including Scott McTominay, John McGuinness and of course Tyson Fury

By Gayle Rouncivell

Published 20th Apr 2023, 11:44 GMT

Updated 20th Apr 2023, 11:51 GMT

Many people hailing from Lancaster and Morecambe have made us proud over the years as they've become household names in their chosen sport.

There are many international sports stars who have their roots in the area, and here is our own small tribute to just some of the well-known sporting names we can call our own.

Scott McTominay plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Scotland national team. Born in Lancaster, McTominay has been with the Old Trafford club since he was a youngster at Halton St Wilfrid’s Primary School.

. Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Scotland national team. Born in Lancaster, McTominay has been with the Old Trafford club since he was a youngster at Halton St Wilfrid’s Primary School. Photo: Michael Regan/PA Wire

Morecambe-born Hicks was the 2019 Britain's Strongest Man. He was a keen sportsman in his childhood and teens although his main interest was football. He started training in the gym as a bodybuilder and at the age of 25, a friend asked him to try strongman training with him. The rest is history

. Graham Hicks

Morecambe-born Hicks was the 2019 Britain's Strongest Man. He was a keen sportsman in his childhood and teens although his main interest was football. He started training in the gym as a bodybuilder and at the age of 25, a friend asked him to try strongman training with him. The rest is history Photo: Marisa Cashill

Born and raised in Morecambe, John McGuinness's father owned a motorcycle repair shop, but advised John to train as a bricklayer. Graduating in 1990, the resultant recession forced him into cockle fishing with his future father-in-law. McGuiness's first race was an endurance road race at Aintree in 1990, at age 18. Known as the Morecambe Missile, John is the second most successful TT rider of all time behind the late Joey Dunlop.

poses with the senior trophy during the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Races on June 7, 2007 in Douglas, Isle of Man.

. John McGuinness

Born and raised in Morecambe, John McGuinness's father owned a motorcycle repair shop, but advised John to train as a bricklayer. Graduating in 1990, the resultant recession forced him into cockle fishing with his future father-in-law. McGuiness's first race was an endurance road race at Aintree in 1990, at age 18. Known as the Morecambe Missile, John is the second most successful TT rider of all time behind the late Joey Dunlop. poses with the senior trophy during the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Races on June 7, 2007 in Douglas, Isle of Man. Photo: Ian Walton/Getty Images

Born in Lancaster in 1962, Alan Warriner is a former professional darts player. Nicknamed The Iceman, he is a former World Grand Prix champion and a former runner-up at the World Professional Darts Championship. Before coming to prominence as a darts professional, Warriner appeared as a contestant in a 1987 edition of the ITV gameshow Bullseye whilst working as a State Enrolled Nurse on Ward 13 Upper at Lancaster Moor Hospital. He went on to make his World Championship debut two years later.

. Alan Warriner

Born in Lancaster in 1962, Alan Warriner is a former professional darts player. Nicknamed The Iceman, he is a former World Grand Prix champion and a former runner-up at the World Professional Darts Championship. Before coming to prominence as a darts professional, Warriner appeared as a contestant in a 1987 edition of the ITV gameshow Bullseye whilst working as a State Enrolled Nurse on Ward 13 Upper at Lancaster Moor Hospital. He went on to make his World Championship debut two years later. Photo: Ian Walton/Getty Images

Although born in Manchester, current world heavyweight champ Tyson Fury lives in Morecambe with his wife Paris and their six children - with another on the way. In September 2015, he expressed an interest in running as an independent candidate to be the MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, but the plan never materialised. Named after American boxer Mike Tyson, who was the heavyweight world champion at the time, Tyson was born three months premature and weighed just 1 pound and wasn't expected to survive.

. Tyson Fury

Although born in Manchester, current world heavyweight champ Tyson Fury lives in Morecambe with his wife Paris and their six children - with another on the way. In September 2015, he expressed an interest in running as an independent candidate to be the MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, but the plan never materialised. Named after American boxer Mike Tyson, who was the heavyweight world champion at the time, Tyson was born three months premature and weighed just 1 pound and wasn't expected to survive. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Scott McTominay plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Scotland national team. Born in Lancaster, McTominay has been with the Old Trafford club since he was a youngster at Halton St Wilfrid’s Primary School.

1. Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Scotland national team. Born in Lancaster, McTominay has been with the Old Trafford club since he was a youngster at Halton St Wilfrid’s Primary School. Photo: Michael Regan/PA Wire

Morecambe-born Hicks was the 2019 Britain's Strongest Man. He was a keen sportsman in his childhood and teens although his main interest was football. He started training in the gym as a bodybuilder and at the age of 25, a friend asked him to try strongman training with him. The rest is history

2. Graham Hicks

Morecambe-born Hicks was the 2019 Britain's Strongest Man. He was a keen sportsman in his childhood and teens although his main interest was football. He started training in the gym as a bodybuilder and at the age of 25, a friend asked him to try strongman training with him. The rest is history Photo: Marisa Cashill

Born and raised in Morecambe, John McGuinness's father owned a motorcycle repair shop, but advised John to train as a bricklayer. Graduating in 1990, the resultant recession forced him into cockle fishing with his future father-in-law. McGuiness's first race was an endurance road race at Aintree in 1990, at age 18. Known as the Morecambe Missile, John is the second most successful TT rider of all time behind the late Joey Dunlop.

poses with the senior trophy during the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Races on June 7, 2007 in Douglas, Isle of Man.

3. John McGuinness

Born and raised in Morecambe, John McGuinness's father owned a motorcycle repair shop, but advised John to train as a bricklayer. Graduating in 1990, the resultant recession forced him into cockle fishing with his future father-in-law. McGuiness's first race was an endurance road race at Aintree in 1990, at age 18. Known as the Morecambe Missile, John is the second most successful TT rider of all time behind the late Joey Dunlop. poses with the senior trophy during the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Races on June 7, 2007 in Douglas, Isle of Man. Photo: Ian Walton/Getty Images

Born in Lancaster in 1962, Alan Warriner is a former professional darts player. Nicknamed The Iceman, he is a former World Grand Prix champion and a former runner-up at the World Professional Darts Championship. Before coming to prominence as a darts professional, Warriner appeared as a contestant in a 1987 edition of the ITV gameshow Bullseye whilst working as a State Enrolled Nurse on Ward 13 Upper at Lancaster Moor Hospital. He went on to make his World Championship debut two years later.

4. Alan Warriner

Born in Lancaster in 1962, Alan Warriner is a former professional darts player. Nicknamed The Iceman, he is a former World Grand Prix champion and a former runner-up at the World Professional Darts Championship. Before coming to prominence as a darts professional, Warriner appeared as a contestant in a 1987 edition of the ITV gameshow Bullseye whilst working as a State Enrolled Nurse on Ward 13 Upper at Lancaster Moor Hospital. He went on to make his World Championship debut two years later. Photo: Ian Walton/Getty Images

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