Athletes Get Creative Under Lockdown

Huge chunks of the world’s population are now living under government-mandated lockdowns. It’s a bleak time, and near the top of almost everyone’s to-do list is to find new ways to stay sane and connected during this period of widespread isolation. This includes athletes, who have to not only re-invent their day-to-day routines, but also their dedicated training routines. Thanks to social media, we all get a peak into how their adjusting:

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne: re-discovering popcorn.

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USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara: sees your toilet paper challenge, raises you one.

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Chicago Red Stars goalie Emily Boyd: dancing. With friends.

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Lindsey Vonn: trying to lift 213 pounds.

Baylor star Te’a Cooper: dancing… at the store!

Minnesota Lynx guard Lexie Brown: enjoying some family time.

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LA Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike: unleashing auntie moves.

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Orlando Pride defender Ali Riley: getting in that workout clean.

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River Plate footballer Jordan O’Brien: discovering the perils of the toilet paper challenge.

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