David Popovici, a Romanian swimmer, has broken multiple world records and is considered a potential successor to Michael Phelps.

Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open Era.

Sunisa Lee, an American gymnast, won the gold medal in the all-around competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Erriyon Knighton, an American sprinter, became the youngest male athlete to break the 20-second barrier in the 200 meters.

Zion Williamson, an American basketball player, has been praised for his athleticism and potential to dominate the NBA.

Yuto Horigome, a Japanese skateboarder, won the gold medal in the men's street skateboarding event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Janja Garnbret, a Slovenian climber, has won multiple world championships and is considered one of the best climbers in the world.

Lee Kiefer, an American fencer, won a bronze medal in the women's individual foil event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Mete Gazoz, a Turkish archer, won the gold medal in the men's individual archery event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Tomokazu Harimoto, a Japanese table tennis player, became the youngest player to reach the final of the men's singles event at the World Table Tennis Championships.

Lee Zii Jia, a Malaysian badminton player, became the first Malaysian to win the All England Open men's singles title.

Tadej Pogačar, a Slovenian cyclist, won the Tour de France in 2020 and 2021, becoming the youngest rider to win the race twice.

Emma Twigg, a New Zealand rower, won the gold medal in the women's single sculls event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Will Ryan, an Australian sailor, competed in the men's 470 event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.