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 Verstappen Pets
Max Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch racing driver competing in Formula One under the Dutch flag for Red Bull Racing. Verstappen is the son of former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen and former go-kart racer Sophie Kumpen. He made history as the youngest driver to compete in Formula One at the age of 17 during the 2015 Australian Grand Prix with Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Kyle Kuzma Pets
Kyle Kuzma is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Kuzma, who played college basketball for the Utah Utes, was selected by the Brooklyn Nets as the 27th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He has won an NBA Championship with the Lakers in 2020.
Dani Carvajal Pets
Dani Carvajal is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. He has been a key player for Real Madrid, contributing to their multiple UEFA Champions League and La Liga title victories. Carvajal started his professional career with Real Madrid’s B team and then moved to Bayer Leverkusen for a season.
Davante Adams Pets
Davante Adams is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played with them until 2021. Adams has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls and has been named a First-Team All-Pro several times.
Alice Modolo Pets
Alice Modolo is a French freediver known for her achievements in competitive freediving, holding multiple French national records. She represents France in international competitions. Alice Modolo set national records in constant weight without fins (CNF) and free immersion (FIM).
Lamine Yamal Pets
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona. Lamine Yamal began his professional career with FC Barcelona, making his debut in a La Liga match. He has scored numerous goals and provided crucial assists for his team.
Kacy Catanzaro Pets
Kacy Catanzaro, also known as Katana Chance, is an American professional wrestler signed with WWE and a former gymnast. Catanzaro gained recognition as the first woman to complete the finals course of the television sports show “American Ninja Warrior.” In her wrestling career, Kacy Catanzaro has made a substantial impact in WWE’s NXT brand.
Florian Wirtz Pets
Florian Wirtz is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen and the German national team. He has quickly risen to fame in Bundesliga and has received accolades including the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month and the Fritz Walter Medal in gold. Wirtz began his professional career with Bayer Leverkusen, making his debut in May 2020.
Kristi Yamaguchi Pets
Kristi Yamaguchi is an American former figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. She is known primarily for winning the gold medal in ladies’ singles at the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1991 and 1992 World Championships. Yamaguchi also won two national titles in pairs skating with Rudy Galindo and is a World Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductee.
João Félix Pets
João Félix is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Atlético Madrid and the Portugal national team. He transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2019 for €126 million, making him one of the most expensive football transfers. Félix began his career with Benfica, debuting professionally in 2018.