While there are many inspirational athletes, some go above and beyond the sporting arena. These athletes use the platform they have to make social change happen. In this article, we'll look at a few of them, including Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Brittany Griner, and Mary Keitany. These athletes are inspiring us to be better people and take action.
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is one of the greatest athletes in history. Phelps became a pro athlete as a teenager. He has won 28 Olympic gold medals at four Olympic Games and 39 world records. Phelps also suffered from depression and is now a proponent for mental wellness and health. "The Weight of Gold," his HBO Sports documentary, was recently produced by Phelps. The film also features interviews with other Olympians, such as Greg Louganis, who is widely considered the greatest diver of all time.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams was a big influence in the tennis community, inspiring many athletes. She has a powerful voice that has been used to help those in need. She has helped to build schools and championed the health of women and newborns. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Brittany Griner
Brittany Griner's life story is an inspiration for many athletes. She was bullied in school and was once called "a man." The feeling of being an outcast caused Griner to consider slitting her wrists. Griner persevered, despite being criticized. She was an Olympic gold medalist.
Mary Keitany
Keitany won TCS New York Marathon 2018 After the race, she was certain she would win the New York City Marathon. She was motivated to win for her family and show her pride in them. Keitany was capable of accomplishing this, despite the difficulties that she faced when giving birth to her son.
Michael Oher
Michael Oher, a young man who was a nomad, lived his entire life as a nomad. Child services took Michael Oher and his siblings out of their mother's house at the end of the first grade. They bounced around from foster homes, to friends' couches.
Althea Gibson
Althea is an inspiring figure for athletes of all ages. She was born in Silver, South Carolina on 19th July 1927. She fought against injustice in her community and in sport. Her success made her the best female tennis player and the first black woman in Wimbledon.