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Where sport goes to do the most good.

We partner with athletes, teams, brands and events who want their impact held to the same standard as their performance.

Founded by two Olympians in 2020.

Marcus Daniell, an Olympic bronze medallist tennis player from New Zealand, and Hugo Inglis, a four-time Olympian with the New Zealand Black Sticks, started High Impact Athletes on one idea: the high-performance mindset, applied to giving.

Marcus has been giving effectively since 2014. He started with 1% of his prize money, and in 2021 took the Giving What We Can pledge to give at least 10% of his annual earnings to effective organisations for the rest of his life. Hugo signed on as High Impact Athlete #2.

Marcus Daniell
Marcus DaniellFounderOlympic tennis playerNew Zealand
Hugo Inglis
Hugo InglisCo-founderOlympic hockey playerNew Zealand

Giving that survives scrutiny.

  • Evidence, not instinct

    We back charities recommended by independent evaluators such as GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, Founders Pledge and Giving Green, and review the portfolio as the evidence changes.

  • Built for your audience

    Athletes, fans and partners each get a way in: a pledge, a fundraiser, an athlete campaign or a team-wide partnership.

  • Numbers you can report

    Every partner gets an impact report with verified figures, each with its unit, its source and its basis.

Race for Impact turns your HYROX into a force for good by fundraising for high-performance charities tackling the world’s toughest problems. To get involved, grab a HYROX Charity Ticket, choose your cause, and inspire your community to get behind you.

The team behind High Impact Athletes

High Impact Athletes Team

  • Marcus Daniell

    Founder & Executive Director

  • Hugo Inglis

    Co-Founder & Managing Director

  • Kevin Rassool

    Director of Technology

  • Cam Watts

    Director of Brand & Creative

  • Paddy McCann

    Operations Lead

  • Natalya Coyle

    Strategic Partnerships Lead

  • Maria Miranda

    Email & Engagement Lead

  • Alex Moffatt

    Product Lead

  • Kevin Vangehr

    Legal Affairs & Policy

  • Lachlan Earnshaw

    Community Growth & Events Lead

  • Liam Bennett

    Graphic & Digital Designer

  • Yu Qian Goh

    Operations Coordinator

  • Nicole Shields

    Operations Associate

  • Ben Muschol

    Legend

Board Members

  • Jack Lewars

    Board Chair · Subject Matter Expert (Global Health)

  • Marcus Daniell

    Board Member · Founder

  • Kara Linse Buckley

    Board Member

  • Tom Dery

    Board Member

  • Luke Ding

    Board Member

Advisory Team

  • Peter Singer

    Advisor

  • Lewis Bollard

    Advisor · Subject Matter Expert (Animal Welfare)

  • Caroline Daniell

    Advisor

  • Dr. Ilona Arih

    Subject Matter Expert · Women's Empowerment

  • Jack Lewars

    Subject Matter Expert · Global Health

  • Dr. Akhil Bansal

    Subject Matter Expert · Women's Empowerment

  • Dr. Michael Plant

    Subject Matter Expert · Mental Health

  • Dan Stein

    Subject Matter Expert · Climate Solutions

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