Ashleigh “Ash” Barty, 27, was the number one tennis player in the world until deciding to retire at the top in March of 2022. Born in Queensland, Australia, Ash owns 15 career WTA singles titles and 12 WTA doubles titles. Her first Grand Slam singles victory in 2019 propelled her to the top of the world rankings, where she has remained ever since. She won the Australian Open in 2022, becoming the first Australian home Singles Champion in 44 years. Ash is also a talented multisport athlete. During a brief hiatus from tennis in 2014, she enjoyed a successful stint as a professional cricketer and is the reigning women’s golf champion at her home club. In retirement, Ash plans to pursue new business opportunities including the recent release of her new memoir. She also plans to become more involved with her existing charitable efforts focused on improving access to sport for the youth of Australia.

Dan Cnossen, 43, is a former Navy SEAL and current biathlete and cross-country skier. Since leaving his hometown of Topeka, Kansas, Dan has embarked on a remarkable career journey. A winner of one gold medal, four silver medals, and one bronze medal at the 2018 Paralympics, Dan was named Male Paralympic Athlete of the Games. Prior to his Paralympic success, Dan earned medals of a different sort. As U.S. Naval Academy graduate and SEAL Team Commander, Dan was wounded in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. Dan holds multiple advanced degrees from Harvard University and is a renowned public speaker, sharing stories and lessons from his ongoing journey. Dan represented the U.S. once again at the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, where he won another gold medal, bringing his medal total to 7.

Gaby López, 29, is a three-time winner on the LPGA Tour and the highest ranked player from Mexico in the world. The University of Arkansas graduate has 23 career Top 10s to her name and most recently won the Dana Open in 2022. Gaby was born in Mexico City and represented her country at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. Gaby has earned over $4.0 million in her LPGA career and has become a leaderboard fixture over the last two seasons. Lopez’s most recent best finish in a major was tied for 3rd at the 2023 Amundi Evian Championship in France.

Notah Begay III, 51, has reinvigorated his professional playing career by playing on the PGA TOUR Champions. Prior to his pro career, Notah played collegiately at Stanford and was teammates with Tiger Woods, and they remain very good friends to this day. Though Notah’s PGA TOUR career was limited by injury, his immense talent helped win over $5.2 million on course. In 2013, Notah turned to television where he has become a staple of Golf Channel and NBC broadcasts. In 2022, Notah has reinvigorated his professional playing career, playing in two tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions. He plans to continue playing competitively while also maintaining his broadcasting role with NBC and Golf Channel. Notah, who is one-half Navajo, one-quarter San Felipe and one-quarter Isleta, is a dedicated philanthropist and leads the NB3 foundation, focused on improving Native American children’s health.

Sydney Leroux, 32, is one of the brightest stars in soccer and leader for the NWSL’s Angel City FC. Born in Surrey, Canada, Sydney has achieved the highest levels of success throughout her playing career receiving a full-ride scholarship to UCLA, winning a U-20 World Cup Championship along with a Golden Boot trophy, a place on the US Women’s National Team and, ultimately, appearances in the 2012 Olympic Games and 2015 Women’s World Cup that has made her an icon for the nation. Off the field, Sydney is an advocate for equality for all and a devoted mother to her two children: Cassius and Roux.