Twitter has become the main medium for athletes to communicate directly with their fans and some have embraced it more than others.
Back in December, 2010, there were only 17 athletes with one million Twitter followers. A year later, there are now 22 athletes that have already reached the two million follower mark. A few of the names will surprise you. And there might even be one or two you have never heard of.
Here is the full breakdown by sports:
Soccer (9), NBA (6), NFL (2), Skateboarding (2), Boxing (1), Cycling (1), Tennis (1).
Data via Tweeting-Athletes.com
#22 Paul Pierce
Sport: Basketball
Twitter account: @PaulPierce34
Followers: 2,029,563
Most Recent Tweet: 2nd anniversary campaign for #Haiti includes you, me + 120 million others! Chip in RT #AidStillRequired
#21 Ryan Sheckler
Sport:Skateboarding
Twitter account: @RyanSheckler
Followers: 2,128,738
Most Recent Tweet: Just surfed corners! Costa Rica is the sh*t
#20 Cesc Fàbregas
Sport: Soccer
Twitter account: @Cesc4official
Followers: 2,164,466
Most Recent Tweet: In bed ready to sleep. Got to be 100% for the big game on wednesday!
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