ZICO Takes Gold For 2012 Olympics

ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water is proud of their presence at the London 2012 Olympic Games as the official coconut water supporting and hydrating select athletes and even spectators. The London 2012 Olympic Games mark the beginning of ZICO's long-term commitment to the Olympic movement.  Over the coming years ZICO will look to develop unique programs and events that will bring the spirit of the Olympics to millions of naturally powered athletes, families and fans.

ZICO has always been about supporting and empowering diverse athletes across all levels of participation and competition in their sport. This belief led to the creation of Team ZICO, a carefully selected group of professional, Olympic and grassroots athletes who were chosen based on a combination of their passion and commitment for fitness and health, and their incorporation of ZICO's "Naturally Powered" brand philosophy. One such athlete is ZICO-sponsored swimmer Mallory Weggemann, who plans to compete in 9 events at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. 

The Olympic Games bring together thousands of elite athletes from around the world and ZICO is thrilled to support an event that is rooted in the core values the brand was built upon. "ZICO has always shared the Olympic Values, which include, excellence in giving the best of oneself, on the field of play or in life, taking care of one's own health and respect for the environment," said Mark Rampolla, CEO of ZICO Beverages, LLC. "We are honored to be a part of and look forward to supporting such a momentous event going forward."

Founded in 2004 by Mark Rampolla, ZICO Beverages, LLC (pronounced Zee-co) is the maker of ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water.  With five electrolytes, as much potassium as a banana and low acidity, ZICO is the all natural, refreshing way to hydrate and replenish.  And because ZICO is the only major brand of pure premium coconut water available in both a tetra carton and a re-sealable, recyclable, on-the-go HDPE bottle, it truly is the ultimate hydration drink.  ZICO is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

USANA Health Science To Sponsor Over 60 Athletes In 2012 Olympics

In a statement published by USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA), the global nutritional company, confirmed that more than 60 of its product-sponsored athletes, will participate in the 2012 London Games. USANA proudly provides NSF and HFL-tested nutritional products to more than 600 professional athletes worldwide.

"We are honored to be sponsoring such a talented group of athletes and wish them all the best as they prepare to compete for gold in their respectable events," said Dan Macuga, USANA's chief communications officer.

Former Olympians Sam Stosur (Australia), Liezel Huber (United States), and Beijing bronze medalist,Zheng Jie (China) will travel to London, alongside fellow WTA players, Kim Clijsters (Belgium) and Aleksandra Wozniak (Canada), who will make their Summer Games debut this year. Other USANA-sponsored athletes competing in London include:

• Trinidad and Tobago native, and Athens bronze medalist, George Bovell (50, 100 free, 100 backstroke)
• U.S. distance runner and Athens silver medalist, Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighi
• Canadian RSX windsurfer and two-time Games participant, Nikola Girke
• Caymanian freestyle swimmer and Beijing competitor, Brett Fraser (50, 100, 200 free)
• Australian flatwater kayaker and 2008 Olympian, Tate Smith (K4 1000m)
• Mexican breaststroke swimmer, Christian Schurr (200 breaststroke)
• U.S freestyle swimmer, Conor Dwyer (400 individual free, 800 free relay)
• Mexican 3-meter springboard diver, Julian Sanchez
• Korean Men's and Women's National Handball Teams
• Mexican Men's National Olympic Soccer Team

"I am coming into the Olympics feeling healthy and confident in the year of hard work that I have put in, and believe I have a chance to take the gold home," said Bovell. "The anticipation of approaching the ultimate opportunity for greatness in sport is something indescribable, that gives every action I take a purpose, and makes me feel completely alive. I want to remember this feeling as long as I live."

"To perform my best in London, I need my health to be at its optimum level and am thankful that I can trust USANA to provide me with products that help me get there," Girke said. "I am very excited about the upcoming Games and feel that I am ready for whatever is thrown my way."

Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care, energy, and weight-management products in their FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.

USANA's products, tested by NSF International and used by more than 600 professional athletes, are developed by the company's award-winning team of scientists and sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and through USANA's wholly-owned subsidiary in China, Baby Care, Ltd. Named one of Outside magazine's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, USANA has received more than 100 state, national and international accolades, including Utah Best of State, Stevie Awards, Australian Business Awards, NutriSearch Editor's Choice and others.