Photo: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, site of the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics.
Following a strong showing at the 2016 Olympics, USANA-sponsored athletes again took the podium during this month’s Paralympic Games.
In all, the nutrition company sponsors more than 1,000 elite athletes, collectively known as Team USANA. The group includes five para-athletes who made their Paralympic debut at the Summer Games, held Sept. 7–18. The event brought more than 4,300 athletes to Brazil.
“It has been an honor to team up with these exceptional athletes and watch them compete for their countries on the world’s largest athletic stage,” said Dan Macuga, USANA’s Chief Communications Officer.
The Utah company has partnered with athletes around the world, including Australian para-runner Deon Kenzie, who won Silver in the T38 1500m event. “USANA has been an essential part of my routine leading up to and during the Paralympic Games,” said Kenzie. “USANA products give me peace of mind that I can maintain good nutrition whilst traveling and competing.”
Team USANA’s Charles Moreau, a Canadian para-cyclist, won Bronze in both the men’s road race H3 and time trial H3 events. Para-canoeist Ian Marsden of Great Britain also made a podium appearance, taking Bronze in the inaugural kayak single KL1 200m contest. Two other Team USANA athletes, para-sailor Byron Raubenheimer of New Zealand, finished fourth and 11th in their respective events.
