Kodiak Will Also Add Soon-to-Be Olympian,
Natalia Grossman to its Roster of
Signed Athletes
PARK
CITY, Utah, July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak, renowned for its
high-protein, whole grain breakfast products, today announced it is
now the official Breakfast and Bars Sponsor of USA Climbing. With products packed with
ingredients that Feed Epic Days and Wilder Lives, Kodiak
will support these world-class athletes by fueling them for every
epic adventure.
With missions that align perfectly, Kodiak will work together
with USA Climbing in its efforts
to support the well-being, development, and competitive excellence
of athletes, as it advances the accessibility and growth of the
climbing community nationwide.
"It is such an honor to be an official sponsor of USA Climbing," said Cory Bayers, CMO of Kodiak. "Epic comes in so
many different forms and these athletes truly embody the Kodiak
mantra. As a partner, we're thrilled to be a part of fueling
greatness and giving these incredible men and women what they need
to conquer their wildest days."
Through the sponsorship, Kodiak will have the exclusive
opportunity to support athletes of all ages by providing premium,
delicious breakfasts and snacks at events across the country, as
well as through the USA Climbing
National Training Center's new Kodiak Pantry.
"We're very excited to be partnering with Kodiak Cakes as we
prepare for our biggest competition yet," said Marc Norman, President and CEO of USA Climbing. "This new partnership comes at a
perfect time for the USA Climbing
team as we know Kodiak will fuel our athletes with nutritious food
options and set them up for success as they take on their next
challenge."
In addition to the sponsorship, Kodiak has signed soon-to-be
Olympian Natalia Grossman to its roster of elite athletes, as she
prepares to make her Olympic debut at the 2024 Olympic Games in
Paris. In 2021, Natalia won the
gold medal for Bouldering in her second World Cup, as well as in
the Bouldering World Championships, becoming the first American
woman to capture the world title since 1995.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Kodiak's roster that features so
many other incredible and talented athletes," said Natalia Grossman, USA Climbing Olympic-qualified athlete.
"Kodiak's products are protein-packed and 100% whole grain,
ensuring I'm fueled up for every climb. I'm so excited to be taking
this next step with a brand that closely aligns with my values and
love for the great outdoors and epic adventures."
Kodiak's extensive roster of athletes also features several
other renowned female climbers, including Emily Harrington, the first woman to
successfully free climb El Capitan in 2020 and Quinn Mason who took first place in the 2021 US
National Lead Climbing competition. In addition to climbers, Kodiak
partners with trail runners, track stars and cyclists who work hard
to conquer their respective frontiers and leave the world better
than they found it. In addition to their renowned roster, Kodiak
also has several well-respected athlete investors including
Travis Kelce, CC Sabathia,
Joe Burrow and Dak Prescott.
For more information on the Kodiak x USA Climbing partnership, visit
KodiakCakes.com, or follow the brand on social @kodiakcakes.
About Kodiak
On a mission to "Feed Epic Days and Wilder Lives," Kodiak inspires
people to live wilder, wide-open lives by feeding epic days through
real breakfasts. Mountain raised among the Wasatch Mountains of
Park City, UT, Kodiak strives to
make breakfast un-boring – outfitting everyone who is hungry to get
out and expand the day's range with delicious, filling, whole grain
greatness while nourishing the land, lives and wildlife that
sustain us. For forty years Kodiak has crafted breakfasts with no
GMOs, preservatives, or anything artificial with great taste and
honest ingredients. For more information about Kodiak, please visit
www.kodiakcakes.com or follow the adventure on Instagram
@KodiakCakes.
About USA
Climbing
USA Climbing is
the national governing body for competitive climbing in
the United States, supporting
athletes, coaches, and events across the country. As a nonprofit
organization, USA Climbing's
mission is to promote the growth and development of climbing while
advocating for the sport's values of inclusivity, sportsmanship,
and environmental responsibility.
CONTACT: kodiak@finnpartners.com
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