Olympics

US Squash Announces the Launch of the U.S. Squash Foundation

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024

Squash Foundation (“the Foundation”).

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  • Squash Foundation (“the Foundation”).
  • The Foundation is anchored upon its mission to drive the most important initiatives for the growth of squash in the United States.
  • Squash Foundation,” said Amanda Sobhy, Team USA Squash Ambassador to the Foundation and seven-time Pan American Games gold medalist and recent world No.
  • Squash Foundation and how to support, please visit www.ussquashfoundation.org .

Travel + Leisure Co. Announces Sponsorship of Two-time Olympian Katie Grimes Ahead of Upcoming Paris Olympics

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

Global membership and leisure travel company, Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), today announced it has partnered with American competitive swimmer, Katie Grimes, as her official travel and hospitality partner ahead of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

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  • Global membership and leisure travel company, Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), today announced it has partnered with American competitive swimmer, Katie Grimes, as her official travel and hospitality partner ahead of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
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    Global membership and leisure travel company, Travel + Leisure Co., today announced it has partnered with American competitive swimmer, Katie Grimes, as her official travel and hospitality partner ahead of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
  • Now, she brings her passion for adventure and travel to her role as an athlete ambassador for Travel + Leisure Co. on her journey to Paris 2024.
  • "The Travel + Leisure approach to providing top-tier hospitality and inspiring amazing travel experiences makes them the perfect travel partner for my journey to the Olympics,” said Katie Grimes, U.S. Olympic Swimmer.

Urgent Cybersecurity Risks Identified in Paris 2024 Olympic Games Online Infrastructure by Outpost24

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

Outpost24 , a leading provider of cyber threat exposure management solutions, has today released its research findings after investigating the online infrastructure of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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  • Outpost24 , a leading provider of cyber threat exposure management solutions, has today released its research findings after investigating the online infrastructure of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
  • The research revealed that while, overall, the cybersecurity posture of the Olympic Games Organizing Committee Paris 2024 site is mostly secure, it also highlighted several risks, including open ports, SSL misconfigurations, cookie consent violations, and domain squatting.
  • “While we found several attack surface risks to analyze, it would be fair to say the overall cybersecurity posture of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was good,” said Stijn Vande Casteele, CSO of Outpost24’s EASM.
  • “In comparison, it’s clear more cybersecurity efforts have been taken by the Paris 2024 cybersecurity team.

Paralympic Gold Medalist Creates Custom Prosthetics for Athletes through Protolabs' Digital Manufacturing Service

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

This is just one of the many ways Protolabs positively impacts the world through its unique, hybrid digital manufacturing model that combines its own digital factories with a network of global manufacturing partners.

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  • This is just one of the many ways Protolabs positively impacts the world through its unique, hybrid digital manufacturing model that combines its own digital factories with a network of global manufacturing partners.
  • BioDapt founder, Mike Schultz, also known as “Monster Mike,” is a nine-time X Games Gold Medalist and a Gold and Silver Medalist from the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
  • Reliable, quick-turn manufacturing is extremely important to BioDapt and the elite athletes that it works with.
  • Protolabs has partnered with BioDapt and Schultz to iterate and rapidly CNC machine high-performance custom prosthetic equipment for Lambert in support of her Paralympic pursuit.

U.S. Center for SafeSport Releases Summer Safety Checklist

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released a Summer Safety Checklist outlining important questions parents and guardians can ask to support children’s safety and reduce the risk of abuse.

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  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released a Summer Safety Checklist outlining important questions parents and guardians can ask to support children’s safety and reduce the risk of abuse.
  • “Summer is a time for kids to be active, play freely, and participate in the sports they love,” Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport said.
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    In addition to the SafeSport Summer Safety Checklist, the Center offers numerous educational resources to prevent , recognize, and respond to abuse and misconduct in and around sport and other active settings.
  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport is the nation’s only independent organization dedicated to ending sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sport.

16-Time Gold Medalist Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long and her Goldendoodle Goose Partner with Nulo

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024

Nulo is proud to partner with Jessica Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in American history, and her Goldendoodle, Goose, to champion its "Fuel Incredible" campaign.

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  • Nulo is proud to partner with Jessica Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in American history, and her Goldendoodle, Goose, to champion its "Fuel Incredible" campaign.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423208016/en/
    16-time Gold medalist Paralympian Jessica Long shares a heartwarming moment with her loyal companion, Goose, who is always there to lift her spirits and lend emotional support.
  • Alongside Jessica in her current journey is Goose, a rescue dog who helps her be at her best.
  • Reflecting on Goose's role in her life, Jessica shared, “Goose brings such amazing energy and joy to my life.

Intel Brings AI-Platform Innovation to Life at the Olympic Games

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

Bringing AI Everywhere, Intel will implement artificial intelligence technology powered by Intel processors on the world’s biggest stage.

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  • Bringing AI Everywhere, Intel will implement artificial intelligence technology powered by Intel processors on the world’s biggest stage.
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will embed Intel AI platform technology throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games experience in three key areas.
  • To help continue the legacy of the Olympic Games, neural object cloning will transform video of Olympic collections into 3D digital artifacts.
  • Intel has a storied history of innovation at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, accelerating the adoption of 5G, VR, drones and AI technology platforms to enhance the experience.

lululemon Unveils Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024

Today, lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) – in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) – revealed its first-ever summer Athlete Kit for Team Canada ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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  • Today, lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) – in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) – revealed its first-ever summer Athlete Kit for Team Canada ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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    lululemon unveils Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • “Our partnership with lululemon has been transformational for Team Canada athletes,” said David Shoemaker, CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee.
  • Additional Team Canada apparel and accessories, for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will launch online in the U.S. and in select stores in Paris in the lead-up to Paris 2024.

Guild Announces Historic Partnership with U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and LA28 to Cultivate Long-Term Career Success and Earning Potential for Team USA Athletes

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024

Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced a historic partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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  • Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced a historic partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Guild will serve as an Official Education, Skilling & Career Mobility Provider of Team USA and LA28, providing a first-of-its-kind opportunity for Team USA athletes to receive education and career development opportunities with personalized one-on-one coaching to support athletes in building competitive careers alongside their athletic achievements.
  • Guild’s partnership delivers a more seamless transition from competition to long-term education and career planning, and Guild's tailored approach ensures Team USA athletes are set up for long-term success.
  • Team USA athletes who have met defined eligibility requirements as members of Team USA in the last 10 years can use Guild’s Career Opportunity Platform™ to access a learning marketplace of flexible, tuition-free education and skilling programs.

Five-Time World Gold Medalist Swimming Sensation Regan Smith and her Cat Roo Partner with Nulo

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

Nulo is delighted to announce its latest partnership with gold medalist and world champion swimmer Regan Smith, alongside her cherished cat Roo, to highlight its “Fuel Incredible” campaign.

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  • Nulo is delighted to announce its latest partnership with gold medalist and world champion swimmer Regan Smith, alongside her cherished cat Roo, to highlight its “Fuel Incredible” campaign.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416041405/en/
    Gold medalist and world champion swimmer Regan Smith celebrates the transformative power of pets in her life with her cherished cat Roo.
  • Speaking about the partnership, Smith expressed, “Adopting Roo has opened up a new world for me.
  • Michael Landa, CEO of Nulo, commented on the partnership, “Regan Smith’s journey with Roo perfectly captures the essence of 'Fuel Incredible.'