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Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition company, congratulates triathlete Heather Jackson on winning the IRONMAN 70.3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the second year in a row. Sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition, Jackson was one of 2,944 athletes competing in this race. Jackson who trains in Bend, Oregon completed the race with a time of 4 hours, 15 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), a global nutrition company, congratulates triathlete Heather Jackson on winning the IRONMAN 70.3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the second year in a row. Sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition, Jackson was one of 2,944 athletes competing in this race. Jackson who trains in Bend, Oregon completed the race with a time of 4 hours, 15 minutes and 20 seconds. "I am thrilled with the race results and so grateful for the support from the Herbalife Nutrition community for making sure I was properly fueled and hydrated before this and every race," said Heather Jackson. Her next race is the IRONMAN in Boulder, Colorado where she'll vie for one of the 40 slots in order to qualify in this year's IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in September. (Photo: Business Wire)
“I am thrilled with the race results and so grateful for the support from the Herbalife Nutrition community for making sure I was properly fueled and hydrated before this and every race,” said Heather Jackson.
Her next race is the IRONMAN in Boulder, Colorado where she’ll vie for one of the 40 slots in order to qualify in this year’s IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in September.
“Heather Jackson’s outstanding accomplishments are an inspiration to us all, showing us what can be achieved through passion, hard work and commitment,” said Michael O. Johnson, chairman and CEO, Herbalife. “As her official nutrition partner, Herbalife Nutrition is proud to continue fueling her on her journey.”
Additionally, Herbalife Nutrition sponsored athletes from the Wattie Ink. Elite team’s Kinsey Snell from Loganville, Georgia finished third in the women’s 35-39 division and Corey Nygard from St. Paul, Minnesota finished third in the men’s 18-24 division race.
Herbalife Nutrition supports more than 190 athletes worldwide. To learn more about Herbalife Nutrition sponsored athletes, visit IAmHerbalife. To receive the latest company updates from Herbalife Nutrition, follow @HerbalifeNews.
About Herbalife:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife Independent Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of $4.5 billion in 2015. The Herbalife website contains a significant amount of financial and other information about the company at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information in posted. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
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