Katie Ledecky

Panasonic Welcomes Olympic Figure Skater, Nathan Chen, As Newest Member of Team Panasonic

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Heralded as "a once in a generation skater," Chen is undefeated since the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

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  • Heralded as "a once in a generation skater," Chen is undefeated since the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
  • In addition to his impressive figure skating career, he is studying data science and statistics at Yale University.
  • "I'm honored to join Team Panasonic and be part of a movement dedicated to progress and purposeful action," said Chen.
  • "Nathan is a great example of the guiding principlethat with ambition and hard work, dreams do come true,"saidKatie Ledecky, five-time Olympic gold medalist and Team Panasonic ambassador.

Panasonic and Olympian Katie Ledecky to Host Online STEAM Education Workshop to Inspire Next Generation of "Change Makers" Children

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

We, at Panasonic, believe a new approach blending online and offline communication activities will be an essential element for corporate pavilions now more than ever.

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  • We, at Panasonic, believe a new approach blending online and offline communication activities will be an essential element for corporate pavilions now more than ever.
  • The theme of the event is "STEAM education*", a very important element required for future education as the world is rapidly changing.
  • Olympian Katie Ledecky will also join the event to introduce the Dive Into STEM Education, Powered by Panasonic program.
  • "I am thrilled to join Panasonic Center Tokyo to promote STEM education to a group of Japanese students on May 31st.

BIC Dives In With USA Swimming And Gold Medalists Katie Ledecky And Simone Manuel

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Deepening its connection with swimming,BIC also entered into individual partnerships with the most decorated female swimmer of all time, Katie Ledecky, and four-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel.

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  • Deepening its connection with swimming,BIC also entered into individual partnerships with the most decorated female swimmer of all time, Katie Ledecky, and four-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel.
  • Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel are the faces of BIC's Soleil Sensitive Advanced "Game On" campaign, celebrating the confidence and fierce competitive edge that exists inside all women.
  • "Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel have become the best in the world by demanding performance," said Mary Fox, General Manager of BIC North America.
  • "We are thrilled to enter a new partnership with BIC as the official razor of USA Swimming," Chief Commercial Officer for USA Swimming Shana Ferguson said.

Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky Launches STEM Education Program Powered By Panasonic

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --At Panasonic's Tech Talk during CES 2020,five-time Olympic gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledeckyalong with Panasonic of North America announced the launch of her STEM education program, "Katie Ledecky's Dive Into STEM Education powered by Panasonic."

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --At Panasonic's Tech Talk during CES 2020,five-time Olympic gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledeckyalong with Panasonic of North America announced the launch of her STEM education program, "Katie Ledecky's Dive Into STEM Education powered by Panasonic."
  • "I am committed to using my platform to inspire and make a difference, and one way I believe I can make an impact is through access and exposure to STEM education," Ledecky said.
  • "SupportingKatie Ledecky's Dive Into STEM Education is a natural outgrowth of Panasonic's longstanding contributions to tomorrow's workforce by investing in education.
  • Katie Ledecky's Dive Into STEM Education powered byPanasonic will reach middle schools in five markets: the San Francisco Bay Area; Washington, D.C.; Newark, N.J.; Denver, Co.; and Reno, Nev. Ledecky and Panasonic have chosen education-technology company EVERFI to helpdeliver the program into schools.

Olympians Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky Join Team Panasonic at CES 2020 to Announce Partnership to Empower Youth

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Monday, January 6, 2020

Team Panasonic is made up of the company's 270,000 plus employees worldwide and today, Panasonic welcomed four new members.

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  • Team Panasonic is made up of the company's 270,000 plus employees worldwide and today, Panasonic welcomed four new members.
  • Michael Phelps, philanthropist and the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 Olympic medals, 23 gold, joined Lauren Sallata, chief marketing officer of Panasonic Corporation of North America, to announce Team Panasonic at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
  • With a deep respect for moving forward, inspiring change, growth, innovation and social good, Phelps, Ledecky, Gillette, and Kokumai, are a natural fit for Panasonic.
  • "I am honored to join Team Panasonic, a brand that reflects my philosophy and mission to promote healthy living and the pursuit of dreams," Phelps said.

Five-Time Olympic Swimming Champion Katie Ledecky Had to Be Part of New International Swimming League That Hails a Deeper Connection to the Sport

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Saturday, October 5, 2019

Over 100 Olympians are represented by the ISL, including 41 Olympic gold medals from the 2016 Olympic Games.

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  • Over 100 Olympians are represented by the ISL, including 41 Olympic gold medals from the 2016 Olympic Games.
  • When Katie Ledecky first heard about this crazy idea of putting on a professional swimming league, she was already intrigued.
  • But it wasnt until the International Swimming League ISL started really falling into place, that she thought: Wow, this is really happening.
  • You get to know so many new people, different backgrounds, this really brings kind of a deeper connection to the sport.

The International Swimming League Is Announcing Ticket Sales Date for 2019 USA Dual Meets

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Friday, September 6, 2019

The International Swimming League is excited to announce that the ticket sales for the 2019 USA meets are available starting Friday, September 6.

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  • The International Swimming League is excited to announce that the ticket sales for the 2019 USA meets are available starting Friday, September 6.
  • The ISLs innovative format - which will feature live entertainment - maximizes the theatre value of competitive swimming.
  • The league will kick off its inaugural season on October 5th and 6th, 2019, at the Indiana University Natatorium at IUPUI, in Indianapolis Indiana.
  • These include: Adam Peaty of Great Britain, Katie Ledecky of the USA, Caleb Dressel of the USA, Federica Pellegrini of Italy and Cate Campbell of Australia.

Caeleb Dressel Joins ISL as Ambassador

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

USA superstar Caeleb Dressel has become the latest big name to sign up for the upcoming International Swimming League competition.

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  • USA superstar Caeleb Dressel has become the latest big name to sign up for the upcoming International Swimming League competition.
  • Dressel, who won a record eight medals at Julys World Championships, joins Nathan Adrian, Cate Campbell, Katinka Hosszu, Katie Ledecky, Florent Manaudou, Ryan Murphy, Adam Peaty, Federica Pellegrini and Sarah Sjostrom as an ISL ambassador ahead of next months inaugural event.
  • Im excited to be part of the ISL family, said the 23-year-old.
  • ISL founder Konstantin Grigorishin added: "The ISL family welcomes one of the world's most exciting swimmers.