Your Olympic Dream Begins Here; 24 Hour Fitness and the U.S. Olympic Committee Conduct Nationwide Search for the Next Olympic Hopeful: Seeking Elite Athletes to Test Their Skills Against the Best

In an effort to identify the nation’s best athletes, the United States
Olympic Committee has partnered with fitness leader 24 Hour Fitness to
conduct a nationwide search for the Next Olympic Hopeful. All interested
athletes will be able to demonstrate their athleticism and show what
sets them apart during the first round of Milk Life presents, The
Next Olympic Hopeful program. In partnership with the USOC, 24 Hour
Fitness will host exclusive, in-club tryouts at 11 clubs nationwide.
Your Olympic Dream Begins Here – Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
at tryouts in participating clubs. Information is available at: www.24hourfitness.com/NextOlympicHopeful

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Vertical Jump Test during Next Olympic Hopeful Tryouts at 24 Hour Fitness (Photo: Business Wire)

The Tryouts:

• On April 13, athletes will complete several in-person tests
  demonstrating strength, mobility and endurance with the goal of
  qualifying for the next step of the Next Olympic Hopeful journey.
  Tests include: 30-meter sprint, pull ups and vertical jump, to show
  how they stack up against the country’s top athletes.
• Athletes unable to attend in-person tryouts are encouraged to apply
  through the online portal: www.TeamUSA.org/NextOlympicHopeful.

The Finalists:

• In mid-July, approximately 50 finalists (25 men and 25 women) will
  advance to the second round of competition
• Finalists will travel to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado
  Springs, the epicenter of world-class training for American athletes,
  for additional screening and sport-specific training for the chance to
  win one of six coveted spots to train with Team USA.

The Winner’s Announcement:

• The finalists’ journey will be highlighted on Team USA social and
  digital channels and the entire program, including announcement of the
  winners, will be featured on USOC Productions documentary Milk Life
  presents, The Next Olympic Hopeful, airing on NBC in
  December 2019.
• The six winners will be invited to Team USA training camps in one of
  six Olympic sports – bobsled, cycling, rowing, rugby, skeleton and
  weightlifting.
• From there, the opportunities are endless!

“We are thrilled to partner with the USOC for the third consecutive year
as they search for new Olympic-caliber talent,” said Tom Lapcevic,
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, 24 Hour Fitness.
“Because many athletes don’t discover sports such as bobsled and cycling
until later in life, this offers a great transition for athletes who
decide to try applying their skills to something new. We are so proud of
the athletes that have tried out in our clubs. They provide inspiration
to all of us that hard work and determination are the advantage to
moving forward towards your goals.”

The Opportunities Provided By The Next Olympic
Hopeful:

The Next Olympic Hopeful’s first two seasons produced a number of
finalists and winners that have gone on to train and compete with Team
USA following in-club tryouts at 24 Hour Fitness nationwide. A few of
these athletes include:

• Josh Williamson: Next Olympic Hopeful bobsled winner in 2017,
  Williamson quickly catapulted into training, earned a spot on Team USA
  and has already earned five medals, including two golds, in
  international competition.
• Sylvia Hoffman: A Next Olympic Hopeful finalist turned
  competitive bobsledder. After training with the team, she was
  officially named a member of U.S. Women’s National Bobsled Team and
  now competes internationally, winning her first medal last fall.
• Stephanie Grant: After winning the Next Olympic Hopeful spot
  for the sport of boxing last year, Stephanie continues to train with
  Team USA and compete for a spot on the team and a chance at Olympic
  glory.

“When I heard about tryouts for the Next Olympic Hopeful, it was a good
chance to test my strength because I was just rehabbing from a shoulder
injury,” said Josh Williamson, Winner, Next Olympic Hopeful, Season 1.
“I had absolutely no expectations about my chances. The club tryout
testing was organized and the trainers conducting the tests made
everyone feel comfortable, which created a great atmosphere. Any athlete
who has dreamt of competing at this level, needs to seriously give the
tryouts a shot. I’m proof of how this one moment can begin to change
your life.”

24 Hour Fitness in club tryouts for The Next Olympic Hopeful will
take place Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the following locations:

• San Francisco Bay Area, California: 24 Hour Fitness San Jose,
  1610 Crane Court, San Jose, CA 95112
• Los Angeles, California: 24 Hour Fitness Downey, 8810 Apollo
  Way, Downey, CA 90242
• San Diego, California: 24 Hour Fitness Balboa, 7715 Balboa
  Ave., San Diego, CA 92111
• Seattle, Washington: 24 Hour Fitness Bothell, 18006 120^th
  Ave. NE, Bothell, WA 98011
• Pearl City, Hawaii: 24 Hour Fitness Pearl City, 1000 Kamehameha
  Hwy., Pearl City, HI 96782
• Denver, Colorado: 24 Hour Fitness Parker Arapahoe, 15900 E.
  Briarwood Circle, Aurora, CO 80016
• Dallas, Texas: 24 Hour Fitness Castle Hills, 4866 State Highway
  121, Lewisville, TX 75056
• Houston, Texas: 24 Hour Fitness Katy Bella Terra, 5270 West
  Grand Parkway South, Richmond, TX
• New York/New Jersey area: 24 Hour Fitness Valley Stream Green
  Acres, 750 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY 11581
• Miami, Florida: 24 Hour Fitness Miramar, 11645 Red Rd. H-1,
  Miramar, FL 33025
• Orlando, Florida: 24 Hour Fitness The Grove at Winter Park,
  4270 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792

About the USOC

Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the
United States Olympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic
Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The
USOC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s
athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic,
Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and
serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the
U.S. For more information, visit TeamUSA.org.

About 24 Hour Fitness

Celebrating 35 years as an industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness transforms
lives every day through fitness with a mission to create a healthier,
happier world. Wrapped within the company’s vision to change 24 million
lives by 2024, a vibrant team of 12,000 fitness professionals and group
exercise instructors nationwide share their passion for people in a
welcoming club community that offers support and celebrates member
successes every day. 24 Hour Fitness is committed to working with a
cross section of people and partnerships including athletes and fans
through our relationships with the LA Rams, Denver Broncos, Spartan, and
the United States Olympic Committee, among others. Opening new clubs on
average at the brisk pace of one every few weeks, 24 Hour Fitness is
headquartered in San Ramon, CA and serves nearly 4 million members in
more than 440 clubs nationwide. To learn more about 24 Hour Fitness and
to find the club nearest you, visit www.24hourfitness.com.

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