Good morning. Our word of the day is “grit.”

Our very own Dagmara Wozniak has officially qualified for her fourth Olympic team in saber fencing.

Daga has been a part of the CG Sports family since 2018. When she signed, she was injured and not feeling 100% confident about making the Tokyo 2020 team. A disappointing 2019 soon followed.

But Daga didn't let that stop her. Despite 2020 opening with more injury, she made the decision to fight while injured and, unfortunately, in extreme pain.

Grit. Resilience. Determination. In March 2020, Daga had an incredible performance and put herself into position to qualify for Tokyo. But it was never officially confirmed. Then she had to wait an entire year, only for them to tell her she now had to compete one more time to secure her spot.

Now in 2021: Grit. Resilience. Determination. Success.

Other big news this week:

Scroll down to see which CG Sports athletes were named to the SI Fittest 50.
Aqua-Tots has a new partnership in anticipation of their Swim Like a Champion campaign.
Stay up-to-date with all of Tianna Bartoletta's news, blog posts, and more!

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Dagmara Wozniak Qualifies for Tokyo 2021

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After a long battle with injury, Dagmara Wozniak has qualified for her fourth Olympic Games. Wozniak earned her ticket for the women's sabre event and, if all athletes compete in Tokyo, this will be the largest U.S. Olympic fencing team in history.

Sports Illustrated Honors Top 25 Fittest Women

Sports Illustrated has released their annual "Fittest 50," highlighting the most conditioned athletes in the world. Emphasizing their dedication to both their sport and their body's well-being, CG Sports athletes Tianna Bartoletta and Maggie Steffens were named to the women's list.

Samantha Bosco Victorious in Belgium

Paracyclist Samantha Bosco returned to international racing this past weekend. Bosco handily won the women's C4 category 70km road race and C4 time trial at the UCI Para-cycling World Cup.

CEJIH EXPLAINS
Why Branding Matters

We talk a lot about branding and how important it is for athletes to invest in their brand development early in their careers. The brand becomes the foundation for an athlete to build a successful business upon. Below are three methods every athlete should be considering.

1. Mission driven, athlete founded companies
2. Direct fan engagement
3. Athlete merchandise - because who doesn't love a good t-shirt of their favorite athlete?

Read the rest of Cejih Explains online.

SPONSORED CONTENT
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And the cherry on top? Olympian Kristy Kowal and Aqua-Tots recently announced their partnership for the upcoming Swim Like a Champion campaign.

ARTICLES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ
A collection of the CG Sports Teams' favorite random news of the week.

Major League Baseball is at a crossroads.
Mark Emmert, NCAA president, pursuing approval of NIL guidelines by mid-summer.
Michael Jordan's jerseys are breaking records.
Feel good moment of the week: Willie Mays celebrated his 90th birthday at Oracle Park.

PODCASTS
Career Competitor: Episode 90 - "Amanda Beard"

Four-time Olympian

Seven-time Olympic medalist
Two-time American Swimmer of the Year
Author of In The Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir

Champion's Mojo:Episode 115, "Madeline Banic: Swimming and Mental Health Champion"

Maddy Banic is not only a swim champion, but a champion of mental health. How does a person come back from the brink of suicide to become a record-setting athlete and Olympic hopeful? Professional swimmer Madeline Banic joins the show to talk with Kelly and Maria about the darkest time of her life:

the darkest time of her life,

the tools she used, and continues to implement, to recover, and
how she also shares those tools with others through mental health advocacy.

Sign up for your free consultation or health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.

Did you know Kelly Palace just released her book Take Your Mark, LEAD! Ten Ways to Lead Yourself and Others Like a Champion? She was recently interviewed to share more on the book, her story, and embracing diversity in an interview with Adam Mendler.

FINANCIAL FITNESS

CG Sports is partnering with Nav.it to bring weekly tips to navigate your finances, increase money mindfulness, and better your financial health.

Long Term Investments by Maia Monell

Good Financial Cents breaks Long Term Investing down pretty well by explaining: “Long-term investing means accepting a certain amount of risk in the pursuit of higher rewards. This generally means equity-type investments, like stocks and real estate.”

While short-term investing is all about quick preservation of cash (think,creating savings goals for that glorious beach vacay you’re planning), long-term investing is all about growing your wealth over time.

Check back next week for long term investment options!

Word of the Day: Grit.

Introducing: Demand the brand

May the Fourth be with you