Pets provide more than just company; they often become unofficial team members. Athletes have long been known to be fiercely competitive, always looking for an edge. With a little motivation from their furry (or not furry) sidekicks, we watch these champions accomplish amazing feats.
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Max Aarons Pets
Maximillian James Aarons is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Norwich City and the England national under-21 team. Aarons began his career at Luton Town before moving to Norwich City in 2016. He made his professional debut for Norwich in 2018 and has since become a key player for the team, contributing to their 2018–2019 Championship-winning season and earning individual accolades such as the EFL Young Player of the Season and a place in the EFL Team of the Season for the same campaign.
Louis Smith Pets
Louis Smith is a British former artistic gymnast who specialized in the pommel horse, winning silver and bronze medals at the Olympic Games. Throughout his career, Smith demonstrated exceptional skill and artistry in gymnastics, particularly on the pommel horse, where he was known for his high degree of difficulty and execution. His accomplishments include winning Britain’s first gymnastics medal in over 100 years at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, followed by further success with a team bronze and an individual silver at the 2012 London Olympics, and another silver at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Austin Vanderford Pets
Austin Vanderford is an American professional mixed martial artist, competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. Known for his robust wrestling background, Vanderford has garnered attention within the mixed martial arts community for his performance in Bellator MMA, where as of August 16, 2023, he is ranked #6 in the Middleweight division. His career transitioned from a notable amateur wrestling tenure, which included two Alaska State Wrestling Championships and an NAIA National Wrestling Championship, to a professional MMA career marked by an undefeated streak before joining Bellator.
Jesper Bratt Pets
Jesper Bratt is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted in the sixth round, 162nd overall, by the Devils in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Bratt made his NHL debut in the 2017–2018 season. Since his debut, Bratt has consistently been among the top scorers for the New Jersey Devils, demonstrating a significant improvement in his offensive production each season.
Ferran Torres Pets
Ferran Torres is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Barcelona and the Spain national team. Initially developed in Valencia CF’s youth system, Torres made his first-team debut for Valencia in 2017 before transferring to Manchester City in 2020. At City, he was part of the squad that won the Premier League and EFL Cup during the 2020–2021 season.
Nico Hischier Pets
Nico Hischier is a Swiss professional ice hockey forward and captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted first overall by the Devils in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Hischier has become known for his role as a skilled two-way player and leadership qualities on and off the ice. His early career achievements include being named to the NHL All-Rookie Team for the 2017–2018 season.
Paige VanZant Pets
Paige VanZant is an American mixed martial artist, boxer, and author, best known for competing in the Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She has also participated in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and has made appearances in television and film. Throughout her career in mixed martial arts, VanZant has been recognized for her performances in the UFC’s Strawweight division before moving to Flyweight.
Bas Rutten Pets
Sebastiaan “Bas” Rutten is a Dutch former mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and professional wrestler known for his contributions to the evolution of mixed martial arts (MMA). Rutten is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and three-time King of Pancrase world champion. His career is distinguished by his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015.
Vince Dunn Pets
Vince Dunn is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 56th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Ronda Rousey Pets
Ronda Rousey is an American professional wrestler, actress, author, and former mixed martial artist and judoka. She is best known for her time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she was the first American woman to earn an Olympic medal in judo (bronze, 2008 Beijing Olympics), and for being the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Rousey has successfully transitioned to professional wrestling with WWE, where she has also held the Raw Women’s Championship.