Month: March 2014
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Ayden Uhlir is the First Equestrian to be Sponsored by Nike
The Equine Chronicle Last week, we shared the exciting news that18-year-old dressage rider, Ayden Uhlir, had become the first equestrian athlete to be sponsored by sportswear superpower Nike. The news came as a surprise to many given Uhlir’s youth and discipline of choice. With huge names like Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Serena Williams sporting the commercial-savvy swoosh,…
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Taylor Phinney hopes for original Sanremo parcours
Velo News Call him a student of the sport. Call him an opportunist. Call him a bike racer. Taylor Phinney just wants to race the original Milano-Sanremo parcours. And why wouldn’t he? The BMC Racing rider rattled the peloton’s collective cage at the monument in 2013, when he struck off on his own after the…
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Hamlin, Langton, Goepper Nominated for Best of the U.S. Awards
We’re proud to share that three Shade Global athletes have been nominated for The Best of the U.S. Awards, celebrating great achievements and performances of Team USA at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games! Erin Hamlin – Best Female Athlete, 1st American to ever medal in singles Luge Steven Langton – Best Team as part of…
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Hamlin Not Slowing Down After Post-Olympic Whirlwind
Lake Placid News As a world-class athlete and a three-time Olympian, Erin Hamlin is no stranger to the fast-paced life of crossing the ocean and jumping from one continent to another. But a little more than a month ago, the USA Luge Team veteran saw her life find a whole new gear after she won…
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David Boudia Nominated for AAU Sullivan Award
2012 Olympic Diving Gold Medalist David Boudia has been nominated for the 20132 AAU Sullivan Award, which honors the nation’s outstanding amateur athlete. Voting is now open for the 2013 James E. Sullivan Award, Cast your vote here. Voting will remain open through March 23. Public voting will count for one-third of the selection process. Each…