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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Welcomes Eight Sleep as Official Team Supplier

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Eight Sleep , the world's first sleep fitness company, today announced that the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team has named the company as Official Team Supplier in a joint effort to support the teams preparations for an expansive 2022 Formula 1 schedule.

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  • Eight Sleep , the world's first sleep fitness company, today announced that the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team has named the company as Official Team Supplier in a joint effort to support the teams preparations for an expansive 2022 Formula 1 schedule.
  • The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team joins Eight Sleep along with more than 200 professional athletes who rely on Eight Sleep to power their recovery through the Pod Pros advanced thermoregulation and sleep technology.
  • Eight Sleeps thermoregulation is designed to recharge the team to peak energy levels, which will be critical for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in 2022.
  • Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport the FIA Formula One World Championship.

Eight Sleep Names Olympic Gold-Medalist Red Gerard as an Official Eight Sleep Athlete

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Eight Sleep , the world's first sleep fitness company, today named Red Gerard, top ranked snowboarder and U.S. Olympic Gold-Medalist, as an Official Eight Sleep Athlete.

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  • Eight Sleep , the world's first sleep fitness company, today named Red Gerard, top ranked snowboarder and U.S. Olympic Gold-Medalist, as an Official Eight Sleep Athlete.
  • I use the Pod Pro Cover and have been a huge fan for a long time, said Red Gerard, U.S. Olympic Snowboarder.
  • Eight Sleep technology has drastically improved my sleep which in-turn has made me healthier and more energetic when riding.
  • Eight Sleep is the world's first sleep fitness company with a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.

Chopra Global Launches Journey to Well-Being Rooted in Ayurveda

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

As a personalized lifestyle medicine, Ayurveda considers health to be a state of wholenessthe dynamic and balanced integration of body, mind, and spirit.

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  • As a personalized lifestyle medicine, Ayurveda considers health to be a state of wholenessthe dynamic and balanced integration of body, mind, and spirit.
  • "Given the state of the world, personal health and well-being are now more important than ever," said Mallika Chopra, CEO of Chopra Global.
  • Please visit https://chopra.com/certifications/ to learn more about Chopra education programs and https://chopra.com/retreats/ for more information about Chopra retreats.
  • Chopra Global is a leading integrative health company that is empowering personal transformation for millions of people globally to expand our collective well-being.

Eight Sleep Continues Expansion Into Europe With Pod Pro Cover Now Available for Purchase in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Eight Sleep , the world's first sleep fitness company, today announced that customers based in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain can now purchase the brands best-selling Pod Pro Cover , exclusively at eightsleep.com .

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  • Eight Sleep , the world's first sleep fitness company, today announced that customers based in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain can now purchase the brands best-selling Pod Pro Cover , exclusively at eightsleep.com .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211117005295/en/
    Eight Sleep Continues Expansion into Europe with Pod Pro Cover Now Available for Purchase in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Pod Pro Cover helps people sleep better and ultimately, live better, longer, happier lives by leveraging innovative technology to create a personalized microclimate in bed.
  • The Pod Pro Cover is available for purchase and delivery in select Europe countries as of today with prices starting at $1,695 USD.
  • Eight Sleep is the world's first sleep fitness company with a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.

Eight Sleep Partners with 2021 CrossFit Games Winner Justin Medeiros to Champion Sleep Fitness

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Eight Sleep , the worlds first sleep fitness company, today announced that Justin Medeiros, 2021 CrossFit Games Champion, has officially signed with the sleep technology pioneer as an athlete ambassador.

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  • Eight Sleep , the worlds first sleep fitness company, today announced that Justin Medeiros, 2021 CrossFit Games Champion, has officially signed with the sleep technology pioneer as an athlete ambassador.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211021005723/en/
    Eight Sleep Partners with 2021 CrossFit Games Winner Justin Medeiros to Champion Sleep Fitness (Photo: Business Wire)
    Having Eight Sleep as a part of my training arsenal was a huge component in winning the CrossFit Games this year.
  • Eight Sleep has spearheaded sleep as a new category of fitness and athletes like Justin Medeiros are a perfect example of how impactful sleep fitness is for achieving optimal performance.
  • Eight Sleep is the worlds first sleep fitness company with a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.

Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover Now Available for Purchase in the UK

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211004005163/en/
    Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover Now Available for Purchase in the UK (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Pod Pro Cover helps people sleep better and ultimately, live better, longer, happier lives by leveraging innovative technology to create a personalized microclimate in bed.
  • Using health-grade sensors and creating individual AI models, the Pod Pro Cover adapts the sleeping temperature by responding to each users sleep patterns, temperature preferences, environment values, and feedback history.
  • The Pod Pro Cover is available for purchase and delivery in the UK as of today with prices starting at $1,695 USD.
  • Eight Sleep is the worlds first sleep fitness company with a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.

Eight Sleep Raises $86M Series C to Scale Sleep Fitness Movement

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Consumers are increasingly focused on sleep fitness as the understanding of how deeply important sleep is to overall health becomes more widely known, said Antonio Gracias.

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  • Consumers are increasingly focused on sleep fitness as the understanding of how deeply important sleep is to overall health becomes more widely known, said Antonio Gracias.
  • SleepOS acts as the brains of Eight Sleep and uses data to personalize and adjust the Pod towards each users unique sleep fitness goals.
  • Ahead of the 2021-2022 season, the Sacramento Kings introduced the Eight Sleep Pod team-wide to improve player performance through sleep fitness optimization.
  • Eight Sleep is the world's first sleep fitness brand with a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.

Mercury To Build White-Label Digital Collectible Platforms for Sports Leagues, Teams and Universities

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

BOSTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury has entered the sports NFT space, helping Universities, leagues and teams to provide fans with digital collectibles on their own platforms.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury has entered the sports NFT space, helping Universities, leagues and teams to provide fans with digital collectibles on their own platforms.
  • "We started Mercury to give sports leagues and teams the ability to leverage NFT and blockchain technology to build long-term engagement platforms for their fanbases," said Porter Grieve, co-founder and CEO of Mercury.
  • We're excited to back Mercury as they power the future of digital fan engagement with individual players, teams, and leagues across the world."
  • As the NFT world becomes increasingly fragmented, Mercury's aim is to provide a premier digital collectibles experience for sports leagues and teams.

Most Decorated Winter Athlete Apolo Ohno Is 'On Board' With Brrrn as Investor and Strategic Partner

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brrrn , an innovation-driven health, wellness and lifestyle brand and makers of the internationally acclaimed Brrrn Board, announced their partnership with the most decorated winter athlete of all time, Apolo Ohno.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brrrn , an innovation-driven health, wellness and lifestyle brand and makers of the internationally acclaimed Brrrn Board, announced their partnership with the most decorated winter athlete of all time, Apolo Ohno.
  • Ohno joins the famed fitness brand as a strategic partner and investor to expand Brrrn\'s popular in-studio workout experience into the booming at-home fitness market.\n"As an athlete, Brrrn has significantly changed the way that I work out at home," said Apolo Ohno.
  • In 2020, Brrrn expanded the brand with an at-home global fitness digital platform and the launch of a custom slide board, the Brrrn Board.\nReinvention is at the core of Apolo Anton Ohno.
  • Apolo harnesses these experiences to educate and inspire organizations on how to foster a sustained leadership mindset needed to overcome current business challenges.\n'

Olympic, Paralympic, and Professional Athletes Team Up with Educators to Help Students Develop Emotional Resilience During Global Health Crisis

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

"Athletes are so often held up as shining examples of perseverance and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds," said U.S. speedskater and eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno.

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  • "Athletes are so often held up as shining examples of perseverance and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds," said U.S. speedskater and eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno.
  • "But athletes, like anyone else, don't develop those skills overnight.
  • According to surveys of Classroom Champions' educators, 99% of teachers report Classroom Champions improved student perseverance and resilience.
  • To learn more about SEL Foundations Curriculum, visit www.classroomchampions.org/programs
    Classroom Champions is a non-profit dedicated to connecting students with world-class athlete mentors.