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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Nastia Liukin Pets
Nastia Liukin is a retired American gymnast who won five medals, including gold in the all-around, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She is a six-time world champion and a multiple-time U.S. National Champion.
Toni Kroos Pets
Toni Kroos is a German footballer who has played as a central midfielder for Real Madrid and the German national team. He won five UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid, and he was a key part of Germany’s 2014 FIFA World Cup victory. Kroos began his career at Bayern Munich, where he won three Bundesliga titles and the 2013 UEFA Champions League.
Alvin Kamara Pets
Alvin Kamara is an American professional football player, serving as a running back for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. He has received multiple Pro Bowl selections and was named First-Team All-Pro in 2017. Kamara won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2017.
Cole Bennett Pets
Cole Bennett is an American music video director and entrepreneur. Bennett has directed music videos for artists including Juice WRLD, Lil Pump, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Iann Dior. His music video for Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” and Lil Pump’s “Gucci Gang” are among his notable projects.
Patrick Mahomes II Pets
Patrick Mahomes is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Known for his powerful arm, agility, and playmaking ability, Mahomes has redefined the quarterback position in the modern NFL. He gained national attention in 2019 when he led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years, culminating in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.
Brittany Mahomes Pets
Brittany Mahomes, formerly Brittany Matthews, is an American businesswoman, fitness entrepreneur, and co-owner of the Kansas City Current, a team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She’s also known as the wife of NFL star and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who she has three children with. Brittany was a standout soccer player in college, setting multiple records at the University of Texas at Tyler, including a single-season program record of 18 goals during her senior year.
Carson Steele Pets
Carson Steele is an American professional football player who plays as a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Steele, originally from Greenwood, Indiana, made his way to the NFL as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite not being selected in the draft, Steele impressed during the Chiefs’ training camp and secured a spot on their 53-man roster.
Dereck Lively II Pets
Dereck Lively II is a professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, selected 12th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at Duke University, where he was recognized for his defensive skills and shot-blocking ability. At Duke, Lively earned All-ACC honors and made significant contributions during the ACC and NCAA tournaments.
Tyrese Haliburton Pets
Tyrese Haliburton is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Drafted 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2020, Haliburton quickly established himself as one of the league’s top young talents. In 2022, he was traded to the Pacers, where he became a central figure, leading the NBA in assists with 10.9 per game during the 2023-2024 season.
David Backes Pets
David Backes is an American former professional ice hockey player known for his tenure in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. He was the captain of the Blues and represented the United States in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics.