Will Ahmed Named to TIME's Inaugural TIME100 Sports List

The annual list recognizes 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIME named Will Ahmed to the inaugural 2026 TIME100 Sports list, recognizing 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape.

The recognition comes during a year of significant momentum for Ahmed and WHOOP. Under his leadership, WHOOP expanded its presence across global sports through partnerships with Paris Saint-Germain's men's and women's football teams, the Ryder Cup, and Scuderia Ferrari HP, while continuing to advance its mission of helping millions of members around the world unlock their performance and healthspan.

In March, WHOOP announced a $575 million Series G financing at a $10.1 billion valuation, with participation from investors including Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Rory McIlroy, and other athletes and strategic partners who share the company's vision for the future of health and human performance.

Ahmed has also been a prominent advocate for athlete access to health and performance data. Earlier this year, after players competing in the Australian Open were prohibited from wearing WHOOP devices during matches, Ahmed publicly supported athletes' ability to access and benefit from their own health insights. The discussion helped bring broader attention to questions surrounding athlete data ownership and the role of wearable technology in modern sports.

Explore the complete TIME100 Sports list at ti.me/100sports.

The TIME100 Sports list will appear in the June 22, 2026, issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, July 12.

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