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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Dillon Danis Pets
Dillon Danis is an American mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, known for his association with Conor McGregor and his participation in Bellator MMA. He began his martial arts career focusing on Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Danis gained prominence in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by winning titles such as the IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championship and the IBJJF New York Spring Open.
Adam Anderson Pets
Adam Anderson is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He is known for his tenure with the Green Bay Packers. Anderson’s NFL career began when he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Noah Lyles Pets
Noah Lyles is an American professional track and field sprinter, specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters. He is a two-time World Champion in the 200 meters, winning gold in both the 2019 and 2022 World Championships. Lyles has set several national records and won multiple Diamond League titles.
Jordan Riki Pets
Jordan Riki is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He has represented the Māori All Stars and New Zealand internationally. Riki made his NRL debut for the Brisbane Broncos in 2020.
Tony Stewart Pets
Tony Stewart is an American former professional stock car racing driver and current NASCAR team owner, known for his three NASCAR Cup Series championships and versatility in various motorsport disciplines. Tony Stewart’s career in NASCAR and motorsports includes multiple significant achievements. He won his first NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2002 with Joe Gibbs Racing, followed by championships in 2005 and 2011.
Mike Skinner Pets
Mike Skinner is an American former professional stock car racing driver and team owner, known primarily for winning the 1995 NASCAR SuperTruck Series Championship and competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. He was the inaugural champion of the Truck Series and achieved significant success driving for Richard Childress Racing. Mike Skinner began his professional racing career in the NASCAR Cup Series in 1986.
Mesut Özil Pets
Mesut Özil is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is known for his time with Real Madrid and Arsenal, as well as his contributions to the German national team during their 2014 FIFA World Cup victory. Özil began his senior career at Schalke 04 before moving to Werder Bremen, where his performances earned him a transfer to Real Madrid in 2010. At Real Madrid, he played a key role in helping the team win La Liga in the 2011-2012 season.
Mitchell Marner Pets
Mitchell Marner is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Marner was selected fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has since become one of the team’s leading scorers, earning multiple All-Star appearances. Marner began his junior career with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he was instrumental in winning the Memorial Cup in 2016.
Josef Newgarden Pets
Josef Newgarden is an American racing driver who competes in the IndyCar Series for Team Penske. He is a two-time IndyCar Series champion, having won the title in 2017 and 2019. Newgarden has secured multiple race wins and pole positions throughout his career.
Miro Heiskanen Pets
Miro Heiskanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Heiskanen was selected third overall by the Stars in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Heiskanen began his professional career with HIFK in the Finnish Liiga, where he played for two seasons before joining the Dallas Stars.