The Olympic torch is off and running
Good morning. The Tokyo Olympic torch relay is on its first lap.
As the torch travels through Japan's 47 prefectures, athletes worldwide will be vying for a hard-earned title: 2021 Olympic qualifier.
Meanwhile, back in the United States, Samantha Bosco is hopping on the CG Sports Brand camp train. Samantha is a 2x Paralympic bronze medalist and a Tokyo 2021 hopeful.
Other big news this week:
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The U.S. men's soccer team fell to Honduras at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, failing to qualify for the 2021 Olympics.
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ATHLETES IN THE MEDIA
Haylie McCleney featured on MLB's Stand Beside Her
Haylie McCleney was one of several athletes featured on "MLB Stands Beside Her: A Celebration of USA Softball Olympians." The panel, moderated by Destinee Martinez, aired alongside MLB's "Legends, Icons and Rising Stars: Women in Baseball" in honor of Women's History Month.
Tokyo 2021: A Massialas Family Affair
The Massialas siblings were on point this weekend. Siblings Alex and Sabrina Massialas qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Sabrina will be making her Olympic debut, while Alex will return for his third Olympic Games (2012, 2016).
Mandy and Ruby: A photo contest to make you smile
"Whoever said diamonds are a girl's best friend...never owned a dog." Mandy Marquardt and her best friend, Ruby, are among those featured in the 2021 Lehigh Valley Pet Photo Contest. The top ten winners will be featured in the June edition of Lehigh Valley Style. Act fast! Voting ends March 31st.
Athlete Merch of the Week: Maddy Banic
At CG Sports, we believe in empowering athletes. Our mission is to help athletes develop their brand, so that they can tell their unique story. For the next few months, we will be featuring merch for each of our athletes.
Current athlete merch spotlight: Maddy Banic
In need of some new tanks for the upcoming summer weather? What about a sweatshirt for those lingering cool nights? Sticker for your laptop?
Click here to view Maddy's EXPANDED merch line.
Use code MB2021 for 10% off your purchase.
WHAT'S HOT
A round up of the CG Sports Teams' favorite weekly content from the most athletes in the biz.
Michael Chadwick and his wife, Cassi, welcomed their first child, Grayson, into the world on March 21, 2021.
The anticipation is building for the release of Tianna Bartoletta's memoir, Survive and Advance. Most recently, Tianna shared in the excitement by posting a reading from the opening of her memoir.
Craving some inspiration? Mandy Marquardt penned a letter to her younger self and it is
SPONSORED CONTENT
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Honey Stinger's honey-powered fuel is showcased in several collections from waffles to energy chews to cracker bars. Visitwww.honeystinger.com to shop the collections.
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ
A collection of the CG Sports Teams' favorite random news of the week.
The International Swimming League (ISL) is in the planning and preparation stage for its third season.
The latest comeback to hit the block? The American Bald Eagle. The population of America's national bird has quadrupled since 2009.
The Texas Longhorns men's swimming and diving team won their 15th NCAA title. The Longhorns hold the record for most program wins in history (2nd up is Michigan with 12). Following their 15th National title win (and his 43rd season), head coach Eddie Reese announced his retirement from coaching.
MY NAME IS...
Nicole Wurtele, Graphic Designer
I grew up in the midwest and moved out to Colorado in 2002. Art was always an interest of mine (in high school I won a couple student artist awards at my school and in the community), so I decided to turn that into a career and become a graphic designer. I've been designing for about 16 years now. I've also always had a connection to the outdoors and I love to go hiking.
Rapid Fire:
Favorite food? Taco bowls
Favorite quarantine purchase? Blue hair dye.
Sweet potato fries or regular? Regular (and extra points if they are waffle fries)
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
Is a hot dog a sandwich? What? No way.
Favorite quote? "Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
PODCASTS
Career Competitor: Episode 84 - James Green
2x Pan American champion
2017 U.S. Open champion
2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
Listen to host Steve Mellor's latest Competitive Call episode, "The Checklist Approach: Part 2!"
Champion's Mojo: Episode 109, "Ashley Twichell: Two-Sport Olympic Hopeful"
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.
Basic Questions to Consider Before Investing by Maia Monell
Investing is all about goal-setting. Your goals will likely depend on where you’re at in your life right now as well. Not sure how to map out those goals, ask yourself these questions to get you started:
Mental Considerations
Are you more likely to take a bit of risk with your money moves or are you pretty cautious about how you spend your money?
Do you have time to actively invest or do you want to take a more passive, backseat approach?
Where do your anxieties around money lie? Do you feel comfortable adhering to the rule that you shouldn’t ever expect to use the money you invest(there will ALWAYS be some semblance of risk)?
Debt Considerations
Do you have debt?
What kind and how much will determine the amount you decide to invest from your income per year?
Once you answer these fundamental questions, you’ll begin to understand what types of investment platforms, sectors and funds are right for you and those #boss wealth goals.
