Valentin Robu

Romanian rower.

Born January 17th, 1967 (age 59 years) in Săbăoani.

Gerhard Winkler

Olympic medalist in biathlon.

Born January 17th, 1951 (age 75 years) in Langewiese.

Alfredo Battisti

Roman catholic archbishop (1925–2012).

Born January 17th, 1925 in Masi.

Died January 1st, 2012 at 86 years old in Udine (cerebrovascular disease). ^[ref]

Antonio Zugarelli

Italian tennis player.

Born January 17th, 1950 (age 76 years) in Rome.

Ahmed Masbahi

Moroccan footballer.

Born January 17th, 1966 (age 60 years) in Meknes.

Alexei Eremenko

Russian footballer (born 1964).

Born January 17th, 1964 (age 62 years) in Novocherkassk.

Stefano Carozzo

Italian fencer.

Born January 17th, 1979 (age 47 years) in Savona.

Sergio Barbero

Road bicycle racer.

Born January 17th, 1969 (age 57 years) in Sala Biellese.

Sven Israelsson

Swedish nordic combined skier (1920-1989).

Born January 17th, 1920 in Järna.

Died October 9th, 1989 at 69 years old ^[ref]

Birgitta Bremer

Swedish botanist (1950-).

Born January 17th, 1950 (age 76 years).