The Official Peanut Butter partner of
USA Gymnastics is providing peanut
butter power to athletes at the final stop on the journey to
Paris
AUSTIN,
Minn., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Skippy® brand, the Official Peanut Butter partner
of USA Gymnastics, is partnering
with Dominique Dawes and
Chellsie Memmel to bring even more
legendary power to Gymnastics City USA 2024 in Minneapolis. The two Olympic legends will team
up to highlight Skippy® peanut butter as a
delicious and easy protein snack for athletes of all levels at
Gymnastics City USA, which brings
together four of the sport's biggest events.
Both Olympic medalists and Hall of Fame athletes, Dawes and
Memmel will sign autographs in the Flip Zone, the official
Gymnastics City USA fan festival
area in downtown Minneapolis.
Visitors can visit the Skippy® brand's booth in
the Flip Zone, located in Target Plaza outside Target Center, which
will play host to the Olympic Trials. Fans will enjoy a fun,
interactive experience, enjoying samples and getting the chance to
win Skippy® branded prizes.
"I'm excited to partner with the Skippy® brand
since peanut butter is such a great option for athletes wanting a
quick and delicious protein fix," said Dominque Dawes, a three-time Olympian and
Olympic gold medalist. "It's an honor to be part of this event,
where we can inspire and charge the next generation of athletes
with nutritious and tasty snacks."
"As an Olympian, I loved peanut butter as an easy way to fuel my
performance," said Chellsie Memmel,
Olympic medalist and three-time world champion. "Now as a mom, I
have a whole new appreciation for Skippy® peanut
butter, as peanut butter and jelly on crackers is one of my
daughter's favorite snacks."
The makers of the Skippy® brand will
also offer their products to athletes to recharge before, during
and after the USA Gymnastics
competitions.
"We're excited to be partnering with these legendary athletes
while providing Skippy® products to competing
gymnasts," said Sam Hovick,
Skippy® associate brand manager. "We'll cheer on
these athletes as they compete to represent their country and go
for the gold in Paris."
For a detailed schedule and list of Skippy®
brand activities at Gymnastics City USA, visit @skippybrand on Instagram and go to
gymnasticscity24.com.
About the Skippy® Brand
For more information about Skippy® peanut butter
products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to
buy, visit www.peanutbutter.com, or follow the brand on
social media:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Skippy
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/SkippyBrand
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@skippybrand
About USA Gymnastics
Based in Indianapolis,
USA Gymnastics is the national
governing body for gymnastics in the
United States, overseeing six disciplines: acrobatic,
artistic, gymnastics for all, parkour, rhythmic, and trampoline and
tumbling. A member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and
International Gymnastics Federation, the organization serves nearly
200,000 members, including athletes from the beginner to elite
levels, parents, coaches, clubs and club owners, and supports the
U.S. teams for the Olympic Games, World Championships, and other
top-tier international events. USA
Gymnastics is committed to delivering top-quality education,
actively growing the sport across all levels and disciplines, and
providing safe, positive and empowering experiences for all
participants. For more on USA
Gymnastics, visit www.usagym.org.
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food
company with over $12 billion in
annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include Planters®, Skippy®,
SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®,
Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®,
Hormel® Black Label®,
Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than
30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500
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received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality
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