2008 Olympic Team Member 2005 U23 World Champion
|
|
HORMEL FOODS PARTNERS WITH HY-VEE STORES FOR 2008 HY-VEE TRIATHLON TO ELEVATE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLESHormel Foods supports athletes of all ages through sponsorship of Olympic-qualifying Triathlon, multi-city kids triathlon events and professional triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker.AUSTIN, Minn., March 3, 2008 – As part of its ongoing commitment to health and wellness, Hormel Foods is once again partnering with Hy-Vee Stores as a key sponsor of the 2008 Hy-Vee Triathlon. Hormel Foods supports the triathlon as a way to educate consumers on the significance of living a healthier and more active lifestyle while continuing its long-standing partnership with the grocery retailer. The 2008 Hy-Vee Triathlon, held the weekend of June 20-22 in Des Moines, IA, is an Olympic Team Selection Event for U.S. athletes who are competing for the chance to race on the global stage. While world audiences anxiously await the opening of the Beijing 2008 Summer Games, this Olympic qualifying event will offer a glimpse of the athleticism to be showcased in August. |
|