What makes a gridiron workhorse tick? For pro football’s Adrian Peterson it’s an insane intensity that drives one of the game’s most dangerous running backs. How dangerous? As a rookie, Peterson set the pro football single-game rushing record with 296 yards on 30 carries against the Chargers. Adrian capped off his rookie campaign by winning the Rookie of the Year award and Pro Bowl MVP. His nickname “All Day” sums up his workout mentality nicely, where he always brings his trademark strength, speed, and dedication all day, everyday.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- #7 overall pick in 2007 draft by the Minnesota Vikings
- Unanimous choice for Offensive Rookie of the Year and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
- Led professional football in 2008 with 1,760 yards
- Finished the 2007 season as the second-leading rusher in professional football with 1,341 yards
- Set a team record in 2007 by averaging 5.6 yards per carry
- Named MVP of 2008 Pro Bowl by rushing for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Offensive Rookie of the Month for September and October 2007
- 2004 Heisman Trophy runner-up with 1,925 yards rushing at Oklahoma
- Rushed for over 4,000 yards in only 3 seasons at Oklahoma
- Consensus National Player of the Year for Palestine High School (Texas) as a Senior
- Named MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
- Selected to the 2009 Pro Bowl
Being the new kid on the block has worked out pretty well for pro baseball’s Ryan Braun. In 2007 he completed one of the greatest seasons ever for a rookie with a National League leading .634 slugging percentage that also was the highest percentage by a rookie in MLB history. The homerun phenom followed up his stellar first year with All-Star appearances in both 2008 and 2009. In his sophomore season, Braun was a catalyst in leading the Brewers to the playoffs for the first time since 1982. In 2009, Braun established himself as one of the elite offensive forces in the game by leading the National League in hits with 203 and collecting his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award. Not bad for the long bomber from Mission Hills, California.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Eighth player in Major League Baseball history with at least 100 runs, 100 RBI's, 200 hits, 30 homeruns, 20 stolen bases, and .300 batting average in the same season
- 2009 National League Silver Slugger Award recipient (2nd consecutive)
- 2009 National League leader in total hits with 203
- 4th player in Milwaukee Brewers history to reach 200 hits in a season
- Second-fastest active player to hit 100 career homeruns, in his 400 career game
- Selected as a starting outfielder for the National League in the 2009 All-Star Game - led all National League outfielders in fan voting for the second consecutive year
- Named National League Player of the Week for May 4-10 (2009)
- 2007 Major League Baseball National League Rookie of the Year
- Elected to Team USA roster for 2009 World Baseball Classic
- Finished 3rd in the 2008 National League Most Valuable Player voting
- Awarded the 2008 National League Outfielder Silver Slugger Award
- Selected as a starting outfielder for the National League in the 2008 All-Star Game
- Became the 2nd fastest player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 career home runs
- Led the National League in extra base hits in 2008
- Named National League Player of the Month for July (2008)
- Led the National League in 2007 with a .634 slugging percentage
- Named 2007 National League Rookie of the Month in both June and July
- July 2007 - Became the first player in Major League Baseball history to win both National League Rookie of the Month and Player of the Month
- Selected 5th overall in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft by the Milwaukee Brewers
- Named “National Freshman of the Year” and “First Team All-American” by Baseball America in 2003 at the University of Miami
Staying in school for his senior season at the University of Washington was one of the smartest decisions Brandon Roy could have made. Averaging 20.2 ppg as a senior, B-Roy lead the Huskies to a 26-7 record and second straight Sweet Sixteen appearance, while also being named PAC-10 player of the year. Collegiate success transferred well to the pro game, where Roy was named the 2006-07 NBA Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in each of the following 2 seasons. With improving all-around performance the young leader of the Trail Blazers continues to get better and scarier on the court every year. B-Roy solidified himself as one of the 10 players in the NBA during the 2008-2009 season by being named to the All-NBA Second Team.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
*3-time NBA All-Star selection (2010, 2009, 2008)
* Selected to the 2009 All-NBA Second Team
* Named 2006-07 NBA Rookie of the Year
* Western Conference Player of the Week: April 6 - April 12, 2009; Nov. 24 - Nov. 30, 2008; Dec. 16 - Dec. 21, 2007; Dec. 9 - Dec. 15, 2007
* Led all rookies in scoring (16.8 points per game) during the 2006-2007 season* Selected 6th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft
* Named PAC-10 Conference Player of the Year in 2006 at the University of Washington
The Diesel. The Big Daddy. Superman. Shaq Fu. The Big Aristotle. The Big Cactus. Or simply put, Shaq. Whatever you call him, there’s no denying Shaquille O’Neal’s bigger than life personality on the basketball court. The 4-time NBA champion and 3-time Finals MVP is one of the most prolific scorers in league history. The Diesel's presence in the post has been terrorizing defenses throughout his 16-year career, commanding double and even triple teams. O’Neal’s still hungry for a fifth ring to add to his Hall of Fame legacy. And in the 2008-09 season he’s back to old form, leading the Suns in the hunt for the Playoffs. The Shaq Attack is back.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- 4-time NBA Champion (2000, 20001, 2002, 2006)
- 1999-2000 NBA MVP
- 1992-93 NBA Rookie of the Year
- 3-time NBA Finals MVP (2000, 2001, 2002)
- 3-time All-Star Game MVP
- 15-time All-Star
- 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist
- 1994 FIBA World Championship MVP
At 6’5” Matt “Boom Boom” Reed is not only the world’s tallest triathlete, but also one of the most dedicated. Reed has dominated in all three of the sport’s disciplines throughout his career. His key to training as a three-sport athlete is simple. Consistency. Day in and day out of solid performances with proper rest have helped him capture the 2008 US Olympic Trials, US Nationals, as well as the 2009 Toyota Cup Series. Reed didn’t become a 2008 Olympian overnight. He’s a 17-years-in-the-making triathlete.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2009 LifeTime Fitness Series Toyota Cup Champion
- 2009 U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon Champion
- 2009 Chicago Triathlon Champion
- 2009 Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Champion
- 2009 Ironman 70.3 California Triathlon Champion (course record time of 3:51:50)
- 2009 Miami International Triathlon Champion
- USAT's Male Athlete of the Year for 2008 Elite ITU
- ITU 2008 World Championships – 5th place
- 2008 US Olympic Team
- 2008 USA National Champion
- USA Olympic Trials Champion
- 2008 USA Haul to the Great Wall Champion
- 2008 Escape to Bermuda Champion
- 2008 St Anthony’s Triathlon Champion
- 2008 Boulder Peak Triathlon Champion
- 2008 Miami International Champion
- 2008 ITU World Cup- Richards Bay South Africa - 2nd place
- 2008 ITU World Cup- Madrid, Spain
- 2008 Toyota Cup Dallas- Flat Tyre
- 2007 Top Ranked American Male Triathlete
- 2007 St Anthony's Triathlon - 1st place, course record
- 2007 Cronulla Triathlon - 1st place
- 2007 Boulder Peak Triathlon- 1st place
- 2006 Escape from Alcatraz Champion
- 2004 USA Professional National Champion
There are no upsets for Chrissie Wellington. After winning the 2007 Ironman World Championship, less than a year after turning pro, experts called her win one of the biggest shocks in sports history. The only person not shocked was Wellington. For years she has conditioned her body, preparing it for one of the most daunting athletic events in the world. The amazing Brit continued her world dominance in 2008 by winning her second straight Ironman with an impressive time of 9:06:23. In 2009, Chrissie cemented her legacy as one of the best Ironman triathletes of all-time by capturing her 3rd consecutive World Championship with a course record time of 8:54:02. Her awe-inspiring performances in Hawaii are a testament to her commitment to push her body’s limits. Biggest upset? Wellington doesn’t think so.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- 3x Ironman World Champion (2007, 2008, 2009). Only the 3rd female ever in the history of the event to win 3-consecutive World Ironman Championships.
- Set Ironman World Championshop All-Time Course Record - 8:54:02
- 2009 World Ironman Champion (All-Time record of 8:54:02) - 3rd Consecutive World Ironman Championship
- 2009 Timberman Ironman 70.3 Champion
- Ironman-Distance World Record at 2009 Quelle Roth Challenge (World Record Time of 8:31:59)
- 2009 Ironman 70.3 Kansas Champion
- 2009 Ironman Australia Champion (course record time of 8:57:10)
- Back-to-Back Ironman World Triathlon Champions (2007 and 2008)
- 2008 ITU Long Distance World Champion
- 2008 Timberman Ironman Champion
- 2008 Alpe d'Huez Long Distance Triathlon Champion
- 2008 Ironman European Champion
- 2008 Ironman Australia Triathlon Champion
- 2008 Ironman Korea Champion
- 2007 Singapore Ironman 3rd Place
- 2007 Alpe d'Huez Long Distance Triathlon Champion
- 2007 Zurich Olympic Distance Triathlon Champion
- 2007 Blenheim Triathlon Sprint Distance Champion
- 2007 Subic Bay ITU Triathlon Asian Cup Champion
- 2007 Bangkok Triathlon Champion
- 2007 ITU Age Group World Champion
It’s prime time for Dustin Barca, the underground surfing hero from Kauai. In 2009 Barca finally made the big leagues, qualifying for the ASP World Championship Tour. Surfing since the age of 5, the emerging star’s aggressive style consists of a complete package of big airs, clean carves, and fearlessness on the waves. The Hawaii native keeps his drive by staying focused and staying hungry during training. When he’s not surfing you can probably find him training hard at his second love of mix martial arts. Barca’s eager to showcase his true ability on the tour this year. That means any wave any time. The bigger the better.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Finals at the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro (4th Place)
- Quarter Finals at Quiksilver Pro in Durban, South Africa (6 star)
- Finals at Sri Lankan Airlines Pro in The Maldives (6 star)
- Finals in BOTH “The Air Show” and “Mens” at the Volcom Contest (Newport Beach)
- Invited to the most prestigious Big Wave Event, “The Quiksilver Eddie Aikau”
- Qualified for World Championship Tour (Top 44 surfers in the world)
- Currently 13th on the “Transworld Exposure Meter”
When it comes to long distances, Ryan Hall runs away from the field. The champion distance runner established himself at Stanford University as a 3-time All-American leading the Cardinals to the 2003 Cross Country Team Championship and winning the NCAA Championship in the 5000 meters. After his stellar collegiate career, Hall remained a force to be reckoned with by winning the 2007 US Olympic Team Trial with a time of 2:09:02, shattering the 1980 record in the process. If you’re looking for the next great American distance runner, look no further.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2009 - 4th Place New York City Marathon (2nd place among Americans)
- 2009 -3rd Place Boston Marathon - (best American finish since 1985)
- 2008 - 10th Place 2008 Summer Olympics (2:12:33) - Beijing
- 2008 - 5th Place 2008 Flora London Marathon (2:06:17) - London (U.S. record)
- 2007 - 1st Place 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon (2:09:02) - New York City
- 2007 - U.S. Half Marathon Record Holder (59:43) - Aramco Houston Half Marathon
- 2006 - U.S. 20K Record Holder (57:54) - Inaugural IAAF World Road Running Championships
- 2006 - 1st place, Great Cow Harbor 10K - course-record time of 28:22
- 2006 - U.S. Half Marathon Champion
- 2006 - USATF 12K cross-country champion
- 2005 - 3rd-place at the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the 5000m
- 2005 - NCAA 5000m champion
- 2003 - 2nd-place at NCAA Cross-Country Championships
- 2000 - 3rd place at Foot Locker National High School Cross Country Championships
Passion is when you love what you do. And Justin Brayton has a love affair with the dirt bike. Confident and fitter than ever, JB is perhaps in the best shape of his life and is emerging as one of the fastest riders in the world. Racing professionally for the past six years, he made the switch from Arenacross to Supercross in 2006. Great performances at the X Games, US Open, and Bercy SX in 2008 helped pave the way in 2009 for Brayton’s best career Supercross finish, crossing the line in second place. At 24, the future’s looking bright for this dirt devil with many championships in sight.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2002 Arenacross Rookie of the Year
- 2007 X-Games Bronze Medalist
- 2008 Supercross Lites 3rd overall
- 2008 Bercy SX 2nd
The competition is scared when Chad Aichs puts his sheer power on display. Nightmarishly strong, the Nevada native is one of the greatest power lifters who has ever lived. Chad made an immediate impact in 1997 when he took second place in his first meet ever. By 1999, he competed in his first three-lift meet and finished in first place with a 1750 lbs total. He currently holds the AWPC world records in squat, bench, deadlift, and total. What’s scary is that Aichs hasn’t even come close to reaching his true potential. You might want to keep the lights on when this monster walks in the room.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2007 Powerstation Pro Bombed
- 2007 WPO Finals Second SHW Division
- 2006 APF Senior Nationals Bombed/Injury
- 2006 WPO Finals Arnold Classic Bombed/Injury
- 2005 APF Southwest Championship 1st Bench
- 2005 AWPC World Championship 1st
- 2004 AWPC World Championship 1st
- 2003 Ironman Classic 1st Bench
- 2003 APF Senior Nationals 2nd
- 2002 AWPC World Championship 1st Best Lifter
- 2001 AAPF National Power lifting Meet 1st
- 2000 USAPL Nevada State Power lifting Meet 1st
- 1999 USAPL Nevada State Power lifting Meet 1st
- 1997 USAPL Great Basin Bench Press Championship 2nd
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