24 Hour Fitness, which sponsors the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and is the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, announced its partnership with five athletes expected to represent Team USA at the Rio Games.
Dubbed the 24 Hour Fitness Team, the group of athletes partnering with the fitness franchise include; Conor Dwyer, an elite swimmer and Olympic gold medalist participating in individual and relay events; Gwen Jorgensen, a two-time world champion triathlete and the only U.S. woman to win back-to-back elite world titles in triathlon; Alysia Monta a middle distance runner and seven-time U.S. outdoor national champion; Cortney Jordan, a two-time U.S. Paralympic swimmer with medals from both the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games; and Lex Gillette, one of the top visually-impaired long jumpers in the world, winning the silver medal at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games.
“Our distinguished athletes come from diverse backgrounds. They are each compelling, inspiring and relatable,” said Mark Smith, 24 Hour Fitness CEO. “The athletes that make up Team 24 have embarked on the fitness journey of a lifetime and we look forward to sharing their stories with our members in the weeks ahead. It’s moments like this that reaffirm our commitment to helping people everyday athletes and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls alike reach their fitness goals.”
The Team USA relationship will also provide 24 Hour Fitness club members opportunities to “train” with the athletes, introducing exclusive athlete workouts available in clubs this summer. The exclusive franchise magazine, The 24Life will also bring stories of the 24 Hour Fitness Team athletes life and behind-the-scenes insights.
