Google releases Top Searched Athletes of 2013 list

Jun 26, 2013; North Attleborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots former tight end Aaron Hernandez (left) stands with his attorney Michael Fee as he is arraigned in Attleboro District Court. Hernandez is charged with first degree murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. Mandatory Credit: The Sun Chronicle/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

On Tuesday morning, Google released its annual Zeitgeist to allow us to remember the past year by taking a look at the most searched figures from the previous 12 months. In 2013, the likes of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, Louisville guard Kevin Ware, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez and skier Lindsey Vonn all made the list for very different reasons.

Ware was searched at a feverish rate because of his gruesome leg injury, while Adrian Peterson searches were boosted when his young child was tragically beaten to death. Vonn, who is one of the most likely Americans to win gold in the Sochi Olympics, had her fair share of knee injuries and rehab as she worked her way back to the slopes, while Hernandez was involved in the murder of a 27-year old Massachusetts man.

Who else topped the list?

Here is the list of the most searched athletes, sports and venues of 2013:

ports	Athletes	Stadiums / Arenas / Ballparks
Basketball	Aaron Hernandez	AT&T Park
Running	Adrian Peterson	BB&T Center
Football	Kevin Ware	Sleep Train Arena
Golf	Jason Collins	Forest National
Shooting	Oscar Pistorius	United Center
Hockey	Lamar Odom	Staples Center
Tennis	Richie Incognito	Rose Bowl
CrossFit	Ray Lewis	Verizon Center
Bowling	Colin Kaepernick	Madison Square Garden
Hunting	Lindsey Vonn	Yankee Stadium