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SPEEDO ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN SWIMMING SENSATION AND OLYMPIC MEDALIST ARABELLA "BELLA" GABRIELLE SIMS

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedo, the globally acclaimed innovator in swimwear and accessories, renowned for its groundbreaking Fastskin® LZR® Intent and LZR Valor swimsuits, today announced a new partnership with American swimming sensation Arabella "Bella" Gabrielle Sims.

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  • CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedo, the globally acclaimed innovator in swimwear and accessories, renowned for its groundbreaking Fastskin® LZR® Intent and LZR Valor swimsuits, today announced a new partnership with American swimming sensation Arabella "Bella" Gabrielle Sims.
  • This exciting collaboration between Speedo and Bella, brings together one of the most iconic swim brands with a rising star in competitive swimming.
  • Simon Breckon, Global Senior Vice President, Speedo, expressed his excitement about the collaboration: "We are thrilled to welcome Bella Sims to the Speedo family.
  • Bella Sims expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, "Teaming up with Speedo is a dream come true.

RBC Training Ground launches new season as Team Canada prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - In its search for Canada's next Olympic talent, RBC is calling on young athletes to register for the newest season of RBC Training Ground .

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - In its search for Canada's next Olympic talent, RBC is calling on young athletes to register for the newest season of RBC Training Ground .
  • With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games fast approaching, as many as 30 RBC Training Ground graduates are in line for spots on Team Canada.
  • This would mark a milestone for the program after five graduates represented Canada at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games and eight graduates competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
  • RBC Training Ground was developed in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Olympic Foundation, with support from the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network.

CTS EVENTIM is the exclusive ticketing partner for the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

CTS EVENTIM has won contracts for two IHF handball world championships, covering 164 matches and more than 1.3 million tickets.

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  • CTS EVENTIM has won contracts for two IHF handball world championships, covering 164 matches and more than 1.3 million tickets.
  • Dortmund/Hamburg, 12 Jan. 2024 – CTS EVENTIM, a leading international provider of ticketing services and live entertainment, is the official ticketing partner for two major handball tournaments: the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship and the German matches of the 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship.
  • The 30th IHF Men’s World Championship will be held in 2027.
  • The 27th IHF Women’s World Championship will take place from 27 November to 14 December 2025 in Germany and the Netherlands.

Panasonic and Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky Team Up to Take Students and Educators to Japan and Explore Global Innovations in STEM

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Monday, January 8, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America and Olympian Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in history, jointly announce a second virtual experience from STEM Forward, an educational program created with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. The new Innovators for IMPACT Virtual Field Trip (VFT) is designed to inspire educators and student innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math ("STEM") and allow them to virtually travel to Japan with Katie Ledecky.

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  • A 3-time Olympian, 21-time World Champion and 10-time Olympic medal-winning swimmer, Katie is a proud STEM advocate.
  • Innovators for IMPACT will follow Katie alongside a STEM student to meet and interact with Panasonic STEM specialists who are exploring innovative ways of living and working today, and in the future.
  • "Any opportunity I have in life to inspire educators and students to live more sustainably, I'm going to take it," said Katie Ledecky.
  • "It was exciting to explore Panasonic's innovations in its global headquarters in Japan and then be able to share that experience to help engage educators and students.

Jostens and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Honored at the Clio Awards

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Jostens and the Kansas City Chiefs are proud to have been awarded a bronze-level distinction at the 2023 Clios for their collaborative work on the Super Bowl LVII Ring.

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  • Jostens and the Kansas City Chiefs are proud to have been awarded a bronze-level distinction at the 2023 Clios for their collaborative work on the Super Bowl LVII Ring.
  • “From the very beginning we knew that the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII ring had to be one-of-a-kind,” said Chris Poitras, SVP & GM of Jostens Professional Sports Division.
  • “We took on that challenge and crafted a ring that captured the unique elements of their incredible organization.
  • This recognition is representative of the work that Jostens and the Chiefs put into this ring and we couldn’t be more proud.”
    The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring is not only filled with unique details, but it also boasts an impressive stone count.

Chris Moorman Takes Fourth Place For $2m at the 2023 World Poker Tour World Championship

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Friday, December 22, 2023

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After about five hours of play on the final day of the WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas, ACR Pro Chris Moorman finished in fourth place in the prestigious $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship. He takes home a new career-high payout of $2,095,300, eclipsing his previous highest lifetime cash of just over $1 million.

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  • SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After about five hours of play on the final day of the WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas, ACR Pro Chris Moorman finished in fourth place in the prestigious $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship.
  • He takes home a new career-high payout of $2,095,300, eclipsing his previous highest lifetime cash of just over $1 million.
  • The final day of the tournament witnessed a talent-rich final table, featuring established WSOP bracelet holders Chris Moorman, Georgios Sotiropoulos, Artur Martirosian, Ben Heath, and Andrew Lichtenberger.
  • For more information on the 2023 WPT World Championship tournament, please visit worldpokertour.com

Waterville Valley Resort Welcomes U.S. Snowboard Cross Team for Early-Season Training

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Waterville Valley, NH, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterville Valley Resort is currently hosting the U.S. Snowboard Cross Team for a training camp, taking place November 11th-November 20th.

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  • Waterville Valley, NH, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterville Valley Resort is currently hosting the U.S. Snowboard Cross Team for a training camp, taking place November 11th-November 20th.
  • Serving as a training ground for the nation's preeminent snowboard cross athletes, Waterville Valley Resort provides exclusive training terrain, on-mountain services, catering, and lodging.
  • The U.S. Snowboard Cross Team enjoys exclusive access to Waterville Valley Resort's High Country terrain.
  • "This is the first time the US Snowboard Cross team has had the opportunity to get high-performance pre-season training right here in the states.”, says Nick Baumgartner, a U.S. Snowboard Cross athlete.

NBA All-Star Chris Paul and World Champion Aly Raisman Invest in Meati Foods

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Meati Foods , creator of nutrient-dense cuts crafted from the company's patented, whole-food MushroomRoot™, today announced two new investors: 12-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Paul, and three-time gold medalist and two-time World Champion gymnast Aly Raisman.

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  • Meati Foods , creator of nutrient-dense cuts crafted from the company's patented, whole-food MushroomRoot™, today announced two new investors: 12-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Paul, and three-time gold medalist and two-time World Champion gymnast Aly Raisman.
  • Meati™ and I share an understanding that building something great involves being willing to put in the work,” said Paul.
  • Over the years, I have realized how much better I feel, mentally and physically, when I eat whole foods,” said Raisman.
  • Meati Foods has also launched the meati™ Marketplace for direct-to-consumer sales, offering bundles of both new and favorite products.

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes excellent ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team debut at Portimao Test

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Toprak Razgatlioglu has tested the ROKiT BMW M1000 RR for the first time in a shakedown test at Portimao in advance of the first round of the 2024 WorldSBK season which begins in February at Phillip Island in Australia.

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  • Toprak Razgatlioglu has tested the ROKiT BMW M1000 RR for the first time in a shakedown test at Portimao in advance of the first round of the 2024 WorldSBK season which begins in February at Phillip Island in Australia.
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    Jonathan Kendrick and ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlioglu (Photo: Business Wire)
    “On the first lap, I was just smiling,” Toprak said after testing.
  • “I felt unbelievable power and over the hill, it was still going.
  • The 2024 ROKiT Motorrad WorldSBK Team will feature Toprak riding alongside Michael van der Mark as team-mates.

Havoc Robotics Concludes Most Successful Season of National Havoc Robot League (NHRL); Hosts Havoc-All Star Invitational

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) announced today its Invitational, Havoc All-Stars, featuring three thrilling nights of robot combat and challenges showcasing past, present and future NHRL stars.

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  • The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) announced today its Invitational, Havoc All-Stars, featuring three thrilling nights of robot combat and challenges showcasing past, present and future NHRL stars.
  • The tournament will showcase 12 robots in each of the three weight classes—3lb, 12lb, and 30lb—competing for the prestigious title of inaugural Havoc All-Stars champion.
  • Meanwhile, Peter Sripol and Emily The Engineer will compete in a Havoc Academy challenge, providing them with robot components from the Havoc Academy Crash Course to build and battle whatever robot they desire.
  • I can’t wait to expand our league to bring robot combat nationwide in 2024.”