21 Amazing Animal Athletes Facing Off in Fantastic Olympic Summer Games Showdowns

With the Olympic Games already underway for the past few days, we sure as heck would like to join in the fun with our collection of funny furry sports fanatics. So feast your eyes on this curated list of talented jocks from the animal kingdom. We have a hockey star chimp, an excited elephant playing soccer, a golf club wielding field mouse, a top-tier table tennis chameleon who is a master of disguise and spin, and much, much more.

These fine examples of athletic animals remind us that talent comes in all shapes and sizes, especially among the winners of the wildlife you can see here. Each one of these critters brings its own flair and talent to the sport it's playing, proving the huge athletic and entertainment capability in the animal kingdom. So, get ready for a fun-filled showcase that will have you cheering and laughing along with these extra-special furry athletes!

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Watch out, NHL! This hockey chimp is on the ice, ready to take the shot and score! Who knew monkeys in skates could bring so many hilarious and adorable moves to the game?
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This dog-jock playing football is chasing the ball like a squirrel, avoiding tackles left and right, and barking the play-by-plays at the same time. For him, it's like a frantic game of fetch.
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