Athletes

Athletes

ROB KEARNEY

PROFESSIONAL STRONGMAN

You may know of Rob Kearney as the “World’s Strongest Gay” -- a title he proudly wears. Rob is a pro heavyweight Strongman, as well as the first and only openly gay Strongman in the world. He’s earned many other honors, including an Arnold International World Series Champion and a spot to compete in the World’s Strongest Man. Rob is also the author of “Strong,” a children’s book using color as a metaphor for how much you can achieve when you accept yourself for who you are.

George Karlaftis

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, DE #56

Some people call George Karlaftis the latest “Greek freak” in sports, a nod to his uncanny athletic abilities. The Greece-born 22-year-old grew up playing all kinds of sports but didn’t get into football until high school. He quickly earned a football scholarship to Purdue and went straight to a first-round NFL draft pick as a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII team – and his football career is only just beginning.

Brent Fikowski

professional crossfitter
trainer: the professor project

Brent "The Professor" Fikowski is one of the biggest names in competitive CrossFit. The Canadian athlete has competed at the CrossFit Games eight times, finishing on the podium twice (second in 2017 and third in 2021). He also has earned three CrossFit Regional wins, two CrossFit Semifinal wins, and three podium spots at CrossFit Sanctioned events. Fikowski has been a lifelong athlete who earned a volleyball scholarship to Lethbridge College. In fact, that’s how he got into CrossFit -- to enhance his volleyball game -- and he quickly rose to the top of the functional fitness ladder. Today, he also serves as the president of the Professional Fitness Athlete's Association.

Claire P. Thomas

Claire P. Thomas has been a lifelong athlete. She grew up playing soccer, basketball, and running track -- going on to compete as a D1 hurdler and heptathlete for the University of Oregon. She’s also always been a leader; she was captain of various teams, and she continues to inspire others today through her training company, CPT Fit Co. While she no longer competes in athletics, she has gained a substantial online following, is a full-time fitness trainer (complete with her own app), has launched her own apparel brand, and also helps people with nutrition coaching and her “Waffly Fit” cookbook.

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