Pho3nix unveils strongest athlete roster yet
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From Olympic champions and world title holders to rising stars chasing their sporting dreams, the Pho3nix Team continues to bring together athletes who embody the Foundation’s belief in the power of sport to transform lives.
For 2026, Pho3nix welcomes an exciting group of new athletes, renews partnerships with some of the most accomplished competitors in the world and celebrates the continued involvement of athletes whose journeys have already been shaped by Pho3nix support.
Leading the returning roster are some of the most successful athletes in triathlon history. Olympic champions Alistair and Jonny Brownlee continue their longstanding partnership with Pho3nix alongside Georgia Taylor-Brown, one of the most decorated female triathletes in Olympic history and three-time world champion Vincent Luis. Their influence extends beyond racing, helping create opportunities for young people to discover the benefits of sport through initiatives such as the Brownlee Foundation’s work with Pho3nix across the United Kingdom.
They are joined by athletes whose stories showcase the many ways sport can inspire and empower. Guinness World Record-holding parkour athlete Ruben Roldan of Spain continues to redefine what is possible, while hurdler Tayleb Willis pursues his Olympic ambitions after representing Australia in Paris. Chilean skateboarder Martin Jaque, Filipina triathlete Gene Heart Quiambao and Nigerian boxing champion Savanna Thunder continue to pursue their sporting dreams while serving as role models in their communities.
Pho3nix also welcomes five exciting additions to the Team. Filipina racing sensation Bianca Bustamante arrives as one of the most promising young talents in global motorsport, continuing her rise through the European single-seater ranks with her sights firmly set on Formula 1. Rising Australian surfer Sammy Lowe represents the next generation of talent emerging in world surfing.
The new intake also includes three athletes whose journeys have already intersected with Pho3nix. Australian boxer Skye Nicolson first received support through the inaugural Pho3nix Athlete Program on her road to the Tokyo Olympic Games and has since established herself among the world’s leading professional fighters. Joining her are Olympic ski mountaineering champion Oriol Cardona Coll and Australian Olympic bobsleigh pilot Sarah Blizzard, both graduates of the Pho3nix Athlete Program for Milano Cortina 2026. Their transition to the Pho3nix Team reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting athletes beyond a single campaign and celebrating those who continue to embody its values on the world stage.
“At Pho3nix, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential through sport. Our athletes embody that mission every day. They inspire us not only through their performances, but through the way they use their platforms to encourage and empower the next generation,” said Sebastian Kulczyk, founder of the Pho3nix Foundation.
Together, the 2026 Pho3nix Athlete Team spans multiple continents, sports and generations. Some are Olympic champions. Some are world record holders. Others are just beginning their journey to the top. But they are united in one mission: to rise and help others rise with them.
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