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ATHLETES LEADING THE CLIMATE COMEBACK

EcoAthletes inspires and coaches athletes to lead climate action—helping our global roster of EcoAthletes Champions move millions of fans toward real solutions.

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Meet the Champions

Millions Reached. Roster Growing. Momentum Building.

130M+

Climate-related media impressions per year since 2024

40M+

Fans Reached at Paris 2024 through #ClimateComeback Messaging

17 Olympians
6 medalists

Representing EcoAthletes At Paris 2024

280+

EcoAthletes Champions (as of May 2026) across 48 sports, 26 countries, and 6 continents)

60+

NCAA student-athletes Champions as of July '26

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EVERYTHING WE DO GETS ATHLETES OFF THE SIDELINES TO LEAD THE CLIMATE COMEBACK.

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WHAT WE DO

COACHING. COMMUNITY. TOOLS. REAL CLIMATE LEADERSHIP.

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    Community

    Bi-monthly Locker Room Sessions, WhatsApp groups, and fan-engagement activations that connect and energize

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    Mentorship & Training

    1-on-1 and group climate communications coaching, media training, and career guidance to help Champions speak with clarity and confidence.

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    Social Media Support

    Personalized “Finding Your Climate Action Voice on Social” sessions built to help athletes influence their audiences authentically.

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MEET THE ECOATHLETES CHAMPIONS POWERING THE CLIMATE COMEBACK

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    NAPHEESA COLLIER

    WNBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, USA

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  • Major League Baseball player in uniform, wearing a navy and red Atlanta Braves cap, white jersey with red and navy accents, and a Nike logo, on the field.

    BRENT SUTER

    Major League Baseball, USA

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  • Young woman with braided hair, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a sleeveless athletic top, reaching up outdoors.

    Melissa Humaña-Paredes

    Olympic Beach Volleyball Silver Medalist, Canada

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  • A woman with her hair in a bun, smiling, wearing a blue sports jersey, with a blurred hockey rink background.

    JACQUIE PIERRI

    Ice Hockey Olympian, Italy

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  • A smiling man with long braided hair and a beard, wearing a dark polo shirt, sitting in front of a blue New Balance backdrop.

    Garry Gilliam

    NFL Offensive Lineman, USA

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  • Athlete wearing a blue and orange sports uniform with 'Mihan IND' on it, smiling and showing a medal around their neck, arms raised in victory.

    PRAGNYA MOHAN

    World Class Triathlete, India

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  • Swimmer wearing a white swim cap, goggles on forehead, blue swimsuit, and necklace, standing in front of the ocean.

    MERLE LIIVAND

    World Record Setting Mermaid Swimmer, Estonia

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  • A man in a green and white motocross racing suit smiling, holding a dirt bike, with a dark background featuring a rider helmet and Colombia flag.

    CARLOS MARIO OQUENDO ALCHETRON

    Olympic Cycling BMX Bronze Medalist, Colombia

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  • A woman wearing a black sports jersey with a 'RISE' badge and a Hummel logo, celebrating with her mouth open in excitement, with a blurred background of smiling women.

    JASMYNE SPENCER

    NWSL Pro Soccer, USA

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WHY THE WORLD NEEDS ATHLETES TO LEAD THE CLIMATE COMEBACK

Athletes are among the most influential humans on the planet. Throughout history, they’ve led society through change—from civil rights, to gender equity, to global movements that shaped culture. Now, the climate crisis needs leaders with that same courage and reach. Yet many athletes hesitate:It feels too political. Too scientific. Too hypocritical given their travel.
That’s why EcoAthletes exists.

Through our Resource Hub, we help athletes overcome these barriers so they can speak confidently, act boldly, and inspire fans to demand climate action. Our Champions’ voices reach millions—and together, they’re changing the narrative.

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“I BELIEVE ECOATHLETES CAN PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ELEVATING AWARENESS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS AMONG MILLIONS OF FANS, ULTIMATELY INFLUENCING THOSE FANS TO DEMAND POSITIVE CLIMATE ACTION”

— DR. MICHAEL MANN
CLIMATE SCIENTIST & DIRECTOR, PENN CENTER FOR SCIENCE, SUSTAINABILITY & THE MEDIA

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