Overview
Corey Anderson is a name shared by several sportspersons. The name most commonly refers to the New Zealand cricketer, but it is also borne by an American mixed martial artist and an Australian javelin thrower. This disambiguation article outlines the individuals known by this name and provides context for distinguishing between them.
Key facts
| Name | Born | Nationality | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Anderson (fighter) | 1989 | American | Mixed martial arts |
| Corey Anderson (cricketer) | 1990 | New Zealander | Cricket |
| Corey Anderson (javelin thrower) | 2000 | Australian | Athletics (javelin) |
People
Corey Anderson (cricketer)
Corey Anderson, born in 1990, is a New Zealand cricketer. He is the most prominent sportsperson commonly associated with the name in cricketing circles.
Corey Anderson (fighter)
Corey Anderson, born in 1989, is an American mixed martial artist who competes in professional MMA.
Corey Anderson (javelin thrower)
Corey Anderson, born in 2000, is an Australian athlete who competes in the javelin throw.
Significance
Because three active sportspersons of different nationalities and disciplines share the name, disambiguation is useful in sports reporting, biographical references, and online searches. The cricketer and the mixed martial artist, both born around the turn of the 1990s, are particularly likely to be conflated in general searches.
Related topics
References
- Corey Anderson (English Wikipedia disambiguation page)