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A roster of RESILIENT CHAMPIONS

TAG Heuer is in good company with its elite line of ambassador­s

- WRITTEN BY MARC CASTALDO

Since 1860, TAG Heuer watch collection­s have graced the world with an avantgarde style, precision and timelessne­ss that continue to inspire the industry. But capturing time has never been TAG Heuer’s sole mission — its creations, from its luxury watches to its smartwatch­es, have always been accessorie­s that are extensions of our spirits, allowing us to express our best selves by wearing them.

1. NAOMI OSAKA

One of today’s best and most influentia­l tennis players is Japan’s 26-year-old Naomi Osaka, a fourtime Grand Slam champion, two-time winner of the U.S. Open, in 2018 and 2020, and the winner of the 2019 and 2021 editions of the Australian Open. Off the court she is recognized as a committed social activist who makes the change she wishes to see in the world.

@ naomiosaka

2. FÉLIX AUGER-ALIASSIME

Fully focused, versatile and a defeater of some of the world’s greatest, Canada’s 23-year-old Félix Auger-aliassime is on the path to becoming No. 1. As he continues to win various tournament­s,

But as we enter a new age of style, fashion and innovation, we turn to those we idolize because they inspire us to never stop pushing our limits and breaking free from convention­s.

Perseveran­ce, dedication and humility are a few of the values that define athletic leadership. In an era that is witnessing many of the finest athletes the world has ever seen, TAG Heuer’s unmatched lineup of brand ambassador­s is poised to carry the brand’s he has quickly cemented his name in the history books.

@ felixalias­sime

3. TOMMY FLEETWOOD

From sneaking onto the green during his father’s golf sessions as a young prodigy to being a seventime European tour winner, Tommy Fleetwood’s passion for the game extends beyond the course as he supports the next generation of talent through his eponymous golf academy.

@ officialto­mmyfleetwo­od

4. WU YIBING

Considered to be one of China’s fiercest competitor­s, 24-year-old Wu Yibing has been legacy for generation­s to come.

The lineup consists of exceptiona­l athletes in each of their respective sports who are known to strive for greatness, demonstrat­e sportsmans­hip and remain undeterred in moments of immense pressure, all while achieving recordbrea­king feats. www.tagheuer.com

@ tagheuer familiar with tennis rackets since age 4, and rapidly entered the internatio­nal stage, reaching No. 1 in the Junior World Ranking. He won the Dallas Open in 2023, becoming the first Chinese player to win an ATP title.

@ w.y.bing

5. PETRA KVITOVÁ

Feared for her left-handed power, Petra Kvitová is the definition of a resilient competitor. Winner of 31 career singles titles, including two major titles at Wimbledon, in 2011 and 2014, she proved her combative spirit a few months after suffering from a severe injury in 2018 when she won the first round of the French Open.

@ petra.kvitova

6. CHUN IN-GEE

No matter what challenges stand in her way, Chun In-gee refuses to back down and relentless­ly dominates the competitio­n, resulting in recordbrea­king feats. After sweeping major LPGA tournament­s, the unknown rookie was quickly declared the queen of golf.

@ ingeechun_dumbo

7. MAYA GABEIRA

The Brazilian-born daredevil never backs down from the biggest waves. Arguably one of the best female surfers of all time, Maya Gabeira is the first woman to surf the Alaskan Sea and the first woman surfer to ride the big waves of Ghost Tree and Teahupo’o. In 2020, she rode a towering 22.4-metre wave — the biggest ever to be surfed by a woman. Breaking records is her profession.

@ maya

8. SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE

Track and field prodigy Sydney Mclaughlin­Levrone was destined to perform at the highest level. She made headlines at age 16 by becoming the youngest sprinter to make the U.S. Olympic track and field team since 1972. After many recordbrea­king feats, she continues to demonstrat­e leadership by advocating for issues she believes in.

@ sydneymcla­ughlin16

9. SKY BROWN

Whether Sky Brown is skateboard­ing or surfing, the sky’s the limit of her potential. The young British-japanese competitor became the UK’S youngest-ever medalist at the 2020 Summer Olympics Park event. In addition to claiming gold in back-to-back competitio­ns at the X Games, she was given the 2021 BBC Young Sports Personalit­y of the Year award and the Comeback of the Year Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2022 … she is only 15 years old.

@ skybrown

10. KAI LENNY

Chasing and taming the waves as a young child was second nature for Kai Lenny. The youngest person ever to enter the Surfers’ Hall of Fame, Lenny is a seven-time world stand-up paddle (SUP) champion and two-time winner of the SUP pro final in Hawaii. In 2020, he won the epic Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge.

@ kai_lenny

11. LETSILE TEBOGO

Coming out of the gate as a beacon of inspiratio­n, Letsile Tebogo has dominated sprinting, leaving competitor­s in the dust. He is the youngestev­er victor of the prestigiou­s 2022 African Championsh­ip in the 200-metre event and placed second in the 100m and third in the 200m at the 2023 World Championsh­ips, making him the firstever African sprinter to win a medal in that event.

@ tebogo_letsile_

12. FRED KERLEY

Dubbed the ‘fastest man in the world’, 28-year-old American sprinter Fred Kerley is known for his tenacity-fueled speed on the track, which led him to become the 2022 World Champion of the 100-metre. His goal is crystal clear: to become a track and field legend who will be immortaliz­ed in the history books.

@ fkerley99

13. SUMMER MCINTOSH

From a promising junior swimmer to an outstandin­g record-holding athlete, Toronto’s Summer Mcintosh is a force to be reckoned with. At the age of just 17, she is already a four-time World Champion and holds the world record in the 400-metre medley. Mcintosh is more than just the daughter of a former Canadian Olympic team swimmer or a prodigy, she is also the epitome of equanimity.

@ summerrmci­ntosh

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