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A.J.
Andrews A.J. Andrews Softball Age 24 See Athlete Outfielder, Akron Racers, 2016 Gold Glove recipient
Andrews A.J. Andrews Softball Age 24 See Athlete Outfielder, Akron Racers, 2016 Gold Glove recipient
A.J. Andrews:
"If I don't get dirty
during a game, I
don't feel like I've
done my job."
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Photographs by Peter Hapak
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Javier
Baez Javier Baez Baseball Age 24 See Athlete Second baseman, Chicago Cubs, 2016 World Series champion, 2016 NLCS co-MVP
Baez Javier Baez Baseball Age 24 See Athlete Second baseman, Chicago Cubs, 2016 World Series champion, 2016 NLCS co-MVP
Javier Baez:
"Almost no one knows
this, but I'm a lefty.
Being able to use
both hands helps me
with my tagging."
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Photographs by Dylan Coulter
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Julian
Edelman Julian Edelman Football Age 31 See Athlete Wide receiver, New England Patriots, Two-time Super Bowl champion
Edelman Julian Edelman Football Age 31 See Athlete Wide receiver, New England Patriots, Two-time Super Bowl champion
Julian Edelman:
"I'd go in my dad's room
crying and be like, 'Pops,
when am I going to grow?
I'm sick of being short.'"
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Photographs by Peggy Sirota
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Ezekiel
Elliott Ezekiel Elliott Football Age 21 See Athlete Running back, Dallas Cowboys, 2016 Pro Bowler
Elliott Ezekiel Elliott Football Age 21 See Athlete Running back, Dallas Cowboys, 2016 Pro Bowler
Ezekiel Elliott:
"Every time I step
onto the field, I try
to out-physical my
opponent. I want
them to tap out by
the end of the game."
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Photographs by Kwaku Alston
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Kirstie
Ennis Kirstie Ennis Adaptive sports Age 26 See Athlete Adaptive snowboarder / mountaineer, Retired Marine Corps sergeant
Ennis Kirstie Ennis Adaptive sports Age 26 See Athlete Adaptive snowboarder / mountaineer, Retired Marine Corps sergeant
Kirstie Ennis:
"I attribute sports to
who I am today. Rolling
that into my recovery --
that's what saved me."
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Photographs by Peter Yang
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Julie &
Zach Ertz Julie & Zach Ertz Soccer / Football Ages 25, 26 See Athletes Defender, Chicago Red Stars & USWNT (Julie), Tight end, Philadelphia Eagles (Zach)
Zach Ertz Julie & Zach Ertz Soccer / Football Ages 25, 26 See Athletes Defender, Chicago Red Stars & USWNT (Julie), Tight end, Philadelphia Eagles (Zach)
Zach Ertz:
"I love watching Julie
play. To see that hard
work pay off is satisfying
to me too."
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Photographs by Carlos Serrao
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Malakai
Fekitoa Malakai Fekitoa Rugby Age 25 See Athlete Center, New Zealand All Blacks
Fekitoa Malakai Fekitoa Rugby Age 25 See Athlete Center, New Zealand All Blacks
Malakai Fekitoa:
"It could have been easy
to just be lazy and say,
'I can't play because
of my leg.' But instead
I did the opposite."
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Photographs by Benedict Evans
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Gus
Kenworthy Gus Kenworthy Freeskiing Age 25 See Athlete Freeskier, Olympic silver medalist
Kenworthy Gus Kenworthy Freeskiing Age 25 See Athlete Freeskier, Olympic silver medalist
Gus Kenworthy:
"I think my mental edge
comes from me being
in the closet for so
much of my life."
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Photographs by Benjamin Lowy
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Nneka
Ogwumike Nneka Ogwumike Basketball Age 27 See Athlete Power forward, Los Angeles Sparks, 2016 WNBA MVP
Ogwumike Nneka Ogwumike Basketball Age 27 See Athlete Power forward, Los Angeles Sparks, 2016 WNBA MVP
Nneka Ogwumike:
"Doughnuts are my
kryptonite. I will eat a
dozen doughnuts in one
sitting, easy."
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Photographs by Mark Williams & Sara Hirakawa
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Isaiah
Thomas Isaiah Thomas Basketball Age 28 See Athlete Guard, Boston Celtics, Two-time NBA All-Star
Thomas Isaiah Thomas Basketball Age 28 See Athlete Guard, Boston Celtics, Two-time NBA All-Star
Isaiah Thomas:
"Being the smallest guy
on the court has actually
been to my advantage."
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Photographs by Walter Iooss
Behind the scenes by Mahala Gaylord
Joe Thornton
& Brent
Burns Joe Thornton
& Brent Burns Joe Thornton & Brent Burns Hockey Ages 37, 32 See Athletes Defenseman, Center, 2016-17 San Jose Sharks
& Brent
Burns Joe Thornton
& Brent Burns Joe Thornton & Brent Burns Hockey Ages 37, 32 See Athletes Defenseman, Center, 2016-17 San Jose Sharks
Brent Burns:
"Joe is the most
comfortable naked.
Me? I just got back from
10 days at Disney eating
funnel cakes and ice
cream with my kids."
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Photographs by Ramona Rosales
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
U.S. Women's
National Hockey
Team U.S. Women's
National Hockey Team U.S. Women's National Hockey Team Hockey See Athletes 2014 Olympic silver medalists, 2017 world championship gold medalists
National Hockey
Team U.S. Women's
National Hockey Team U.S. Women's National Hockey Team Hockey See Athletes 2014 Olympic silver medalists, 2017 world championship gold medalists
The Team
KACEY BELLAMY
Defenseman, age 30 (first from left)
JOCELYNE LAMOUREUX-DAVIDSON
Forward, age 28 (second from left)
ALEX RIGSBY
Goaltender, age 25 (third from left)
MEGHAN DUGGAN
Forward, age 29 (center)
BRIANNA DECKER
Forward, captain, age 26 (first from right)
MONIQUE LAMOUREUX-MORANDO
Defenseman, age 28 (second from right)
Meghan Duggan:
"It's an incredible
time to be a female
athlete. It's a powerful
movement. I'm proud
to be a part of it."
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Photographs by Joe Pugliese
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Ashley
Wagner Ashley Wagner Figure skating Age 26 See Athlete Olympic bronze medalist
Wagner Ashley Wagner Figure skating Age 26 See Athlete Olympic bronze medalist
Ashley Wagner:
"I have suffered about
five concussions. That
moment when you don't
know if your season is
going to be possible
is terrifying."
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Photographs by Silja Magg
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Michelle
Waterson Michelle Waterson MMA Age 31 See Athlete UFC Strawweight
Waterson Michelle Waterson MMA Age 31 See Athlete UFC Strawweight
Michelle Waterson:
"On a scale of 1 to 10,
any pain I've taken in
the ring would rank a 6,
and childbirth is a 10."
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Photographs by Mark Seliger
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Novlene
Williams-
Mills Novlene
Williams-Mills Novlene Williams-Mills Track and field Age 35 See Athlete Four-time Olympic medalist (Team Jamaica)
Williams-
Mills Novlene
Williams-Mills Novlene Williams-Mills Track and field Age 35 See Athlete Four-time Olympic medalist (Team Jamaica)
Novlene Williams-Mills:
"Cancer just wants to
take control of everything.
It didn't ask permission."
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Photographs by Marcus Smith
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
Caroline
Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki Tennis Age 26 See Athlete 2016 U.S. Open semifinalist
Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki Tennis Age 26 See Athlete 2016 U.S. Open semifinalist
Caroline Wozniacki:
"If I don't look like a
supermodel on the
runway, that's OK
because I look good
in my own way."
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Photographs by Dewey Nicks
Behind the scenes by Eric Lutzens
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