Who is known as "Sporty Spice"?

Who is known as “Sporty Spice”? Melanie Chisholm, also known as Mel C, is the Spice Girls member associated with that nickname.

The name reflected Chisholm’s athletic image in the group’s classic lineup: she often wore tracksuits, trainers, and sporty streetwear, and was frequently styled with a high ponytail. Her energetic performances and strong singing voice reinforced the character. The Spice Girls’ nicknames became a major part of their public identities during their rise to fame in the 1990s.

Chisholm was one of the five original Spice Girls, alongside Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham. Their corresponding nicknames were Scary, Baby, Ginger, and Posh Spice. That is why the answer is sometimes mixed up with Melanie Brown: both members were named Melanie, but Brown was “Scary Spice,” while Chisholm was “Sporty Spice.”

After the group’s initial success, Chisholm also built a solo career as Melanie C. Her memoir and later interviews continued to use “Sporty Spice” as a recognizable reference to her Spice Girls years.