SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More professional
and Olympic athletes trust USANA than any other nutritional
supplement in the world and for the second consecutive summer
cycle, the nutritional company cheered on a group of its para
athletes as they competed in Tokyo. Over the 13-day competition, USANA
Athletes earned thirteen podium finishes—seven gold, three silver,
and three bronze—across athletics, judo, shooting, swimming, and
wheelchair fencing and tennis events. American sprinter
Nick Mayhugh and swimmer
Jessica Long lead the pack with
a combined five world records, two American records, and six gold
medals.
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Breakout star and dual athlete Mayhugh made his Paralympic debut
in athletics after seven-a-side soccer was excluded from this
year's Games. Having only taken up sprinting 18 months prior, the
Virginia native quickly became a
household name. In his kick-off event, he broke his own world
record to become the first, and fastest, T37 athlete to run the
100-meter dash in under 11 seconds. Mayhugh left Tokyo with medals in each of his four events,
the men's 100m T37 (gold),
200m T37 (gold), 400m T37 (silver), and the 4x100m universal relay
(gold)—setting five world record times and two American
records.
"To go to Tokyo and represent
my country on the biggest stage is something I've always dreamed
of." says Mayhugh. "I dedicated everything I had physically,
mentally, and emotionally to the sport of track and field the last
year and a half. To come home having medaled in every event and
with a handful of world records means everything to me. It's a
testament to all the hard work my brother, team, and I put into my
craft. I hope it inspires those watching at home that no matter
what life has dealt you, you're in control of your own limits. If
you believe in yourself and work hard you, too, can be a
champion."
Decorated veteran swimmer Jessica
Long captured six medals to further solidify her name in
history as the second-most decorated U.S. Paralympian with 29 total
medals. As a five-time Paralympian, Long swam to the podium with
medals in the women's 100m butterfly
S8 (gold), 200m medley SM8 (gold),
4x100m medley relay (gold), 400m
freestyle S8 (silver), 100m
breaststroke SB7 (silver), and 100m
backstroke S8 (bronze), respectively.
"It has been so special being in Tokyo and having so many people follow along
these last few weeks," says Long. "The support I have received has
been out of this world. Seeing how much the Paralympics have grown
since my first Games is incredible! Thank you everyone for the
special words of encouragement."
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS
- Mónica Olivia Rodríguez Saavedra of Mexico earned gold with a time of 4:37.40 in
the women's 1500m T11—setting a new
world record.
- Judo athlete Lenia Ruvalcaba of
Mexico captured bronze in the
women's 70kg event. The four-time Paralympian also holds a gold
(2016) and silver (2008) in the same division.
- Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana took home bronze in the women's
épée B pool. Tokyo marked the Thai
athlete's fifth consecutive Paralympic podium appearance.
- Indonesian swimmer and two-time Paralympian Jendi Pangabean
finished fifth in the second heat of the men's 100m backstroke S9.
- Sprinter Noelle Lambert made her
Paralympic debut with a sixth-place finish in the women's
100m T63—setting a new American
record with a time of 15.97.
- Rifle shooter McKenna Geer made
her second Paralympic appearance. The American competed in the
mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2,
mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 and
mixed 50m rifle prone SH2
events.
- Thailand's Banjob Suwan made his Paralympic debut in the
men's single and doubles wheelchair tennis events.
To learn more about USANA and its award-winning
supplements, visit USANA.com.
"These athletes are truly inspiring. We congratulate all their
outstanding performances. From breakout moments to historical
podiums and impressive debuts, they represented USANA and their
respective countries with class and grace. We are proud to be a
part of their team," says Dan
Macuga, USANA chief communications and marketing
officer.
The mentioned athletes are either Associates or dedicated USANA
product users who have received compensation and/or complimentary
USANA products for their partnership with USANA.
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Media Contact: Amy Haran
Executive Vice President of Communications
(801) 954-7641
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