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Dwight Howard, ‘horse man with bows’ among the athletes participating
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Dwight Howard, ‘horse man with bows’ among the athletes participating

ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” is now in its 33rd season since it premiered in 2005.

Many personalities from the entertainment, sports and political worlds have competed for the Mirrorball trophy. This season is no exception: four athletes have signed up to show their skills on the dance floor.

Current and former athletes Dwight Howard, Danny Amendola, Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher will all attempt to become the 13th athlete to win the competition.

Season 33 premiered Tuesday night and next week will feature a double elimination round where two of the 13 contestants will be voted out.

Dwight Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA.Dwight Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA.

Dwight Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA.

Athletes competing on Dancing with the Stars this season

Dwight Howard, former NBA center

Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA and during that time was named an All-Star eight times, Defensive Player of the Year three times and All-NBA First Team five times.

Danny Amendola, former NFL receiver

Amendola played for five NFL teams during his career, the most notable of which are the New England Patriots, with whom he won the Super Bowl twice.

Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic gymnast

Nedoroscik is best known as the “pommel horse guy” for his performance in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. He won two bronze medals for the United States in the men’s artistic team all-around and the pommel horse.

Ilona Maher, rugby player for the US team

Maher, known for her devastating, extended arms during her rugby game, helped the United States to its first-ever Olympic medal in the sport, taking home bronze.

Athletes win Dancing with the Stars

Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, season 3

Apolo Ohno, Olympic gold medal winning speed skater, season 4

Hélio Castroneves, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, season 5

Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic gold medal winning figure skater, season 6

Shawn Johnson, gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, season 7

Hines Ward, former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion, season 12

Donald Driver, former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion, season 14

Meryl Davis, Olympic Gold Medalist Ice Dancer, Season 18

Laurie Hernandez, gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, season 23

Rashad Jennings, former NFL running back, season 24

Adam Rippon, Olympic bronze medalist figure skater, season 26

Iman Shumpert, former guard and NBA champion, season 30

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dancing With the Stars: Meet the Athletes Competing on Season 33