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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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.
Jessie Diggins Pets
Jessie Diggins is an American cross-country skier notable for winning the United States’ first-ever cross-country skiing gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in the women’s team sprint event with Kikkan Randall. Additionally, Diggins has earned medals at the World Championships, including a gold in the 10 km freestyle in 2021.
Mohammed Kudus Pets
Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Ajax in the Eredivisie and the Ghana national team. Kudus began his professional career at FC Nordsjælland in Denmark, where he scored 11 goals in 25 appearances during the 2019-2020 season. This performance led to his transfer to Ajax in July 2020, where he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Liverpool in October 2020.
Tadej Pogačar Pets
Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional road racing cyclist, celebrated for winning the Tour de France in 2020 and 2021. He rides for UAE Team Emirates and has achieved victories in significant competitions such as the 2021 UAE Tour, 2021 Tirreno–Adriatico, and 2021 Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Pogačar’s early professional achievements include winning the 2019 Tour of California and securing a podium finish at the 2019 Vuelta a España.
Bronny James Pets
LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. is an American basketball player known for his positions as point guard and shooting guard at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. As the son of NBA player LeBron James.
Will Levis Pets
William Donovan Levis is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and the University of Kentucky before being selected by the Titans in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. His collegiate career is distinguished by a significant transformation in his play style and statistics upon transferring from Penn State to Kentucky.
Joško Gvardiol Pets
Joško Gvardiol is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Manchester City in the Premier League and the Croatia national team. His notable contributions include key performances in the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Gvardiol started his career at Dinamo Zagreb, winning multiple domestic titles, before transferring to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga and later to Manchester City in 2023.
Keith Jardine Pets
Keith Jardine is an American actor and retired mixed martial artist, formerly competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Light Heavyweight division. He is noted for defeating former UFC champions such as Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin. After retiring from professional fighting, Jardine transitioned to acting, appearing in films and television series.