In the News
11/02/2011
Christal Ransom “Throws Down” at 2011 Pan American Games
Team Mannatech member of more than 6 years, Christal Ransom participated as part of Team USA in the 2011 Pan American Games, and won Bronze while competing in the sport of judo. Christal, the 2010 National Champion, participated in the 2011 Pan American Games alongside 6,000 other athletes. The Pan American Games includes a schedule of sports much like the Olympics, from shooting to swimming and mat sports. Recently back from Abu Dhabi in Saudi Arabia as well as Uzbekistan, Christal has excelled in competitions nationally and internationally, reaching one of the sport’s highest levels by winning the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials.
Read more about Christal here.
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11/01/2011
Barbara Simmons, Ace and Dexter—“Cracking the Whip” in 2011!
Barbara Simmons and her horses, Ace and Dexter, have been busy over the summer in their competitive sport of combined driving. In April, they headed to Grand Island, Nebraska, where Barbara and Ace competed in an arena driving trial, winning not only each phase of the competition—dressage, cones and obstacles—but also winning their division. The team also won Grand Champion for the entire event, beating out 30 other competitors.
In May, it was back to Grand Island with Ace once more, this time for a Morgan breed show. Barbara and Ace competed in both riding classes as well as driving classes, receiving pins in all classes—50% of which were first place ribbons!
From there, it was on to Elk River, Minnesota, where Barbara and Dexter achieved the Carriage Association of America’s Level 1 Proficiency certificate.
In June, Ace and Dexter paired up in Ames, Iowa, for their last competition as a team, at the Skunk River Horse Driving Trial’s top level offered (Intermediate). The duo beat 39 other competitors to win the Pair Horse division with the best dressage, cones and obstacles.
In August, Barbara’s granddaughter, Abigail, competed in BITS (Best of Iowa in Traces) Summer Carriage Classic, where they were Junior Champions and did well in the Open Division.
From there it was on to the Nebraska State Fair back in Grand Island, Nebraska, where Abigail and Ace were Reserve Youth Champion, riding and driving. Barbara and Ace were Grand Champion, driving winners. Of the six classes the pair participated in, they brought home six blue ribbons—a clean sweep!
Said Barbara, “2011 has been a very good competition year for my horses and me.”
Learn more about Barbara Simmons and the sport of combined driving here.
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Racquetball player Jerry Northwood continues his dominance, winning his 10th World Title
Jerry Northwood, who will be 75 years old at the end of the year, recently won his 10th World Racquetball Championship at the 6th annual International Racquetball Federation (IRF) World Senior Doubles Championships in Santa Fe, N.M. Northwood won titles in the 70-plus men’s and the 65-plus mixed doubles divisions.
“These last two championships were without a doubt the most satisfying, and to win two world titles in the same tournament was commendable,” Northwood said.
The veteran racquetball player, who’s been competing for 30 years, only lost two games in a combined 20 matches.
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The Greatest Show in the Martial Arts! On ESPN2 Friday Night, August 19th
Don’t miss the rebroadcast of the 2011 U.S. Open World Martial Arts Championships this Friday, 8/19 on ESPN2. See Team Mannatech athletes in action! usopen-karate.com
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Congratulations Mario Maraldo! 2011 APBA Inboard Nationals Grand Prix Champion!
July, 2011, The American Power Boat Association held their 2011 Summer Nationals at Waterford, Michigan. After two qualifying heats, seventy three year old Mario Maraldo took first place. Mario is the oldest Grand Prix class driver currently driving and the oldest to ever win the title of Grand Prix class APBA Summer Nationals winner. Mario replied, “Thank you Mannatech for keeping me healthy enough to do this!” Read more…
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Lain Van Ogle – 5th Place BMX World Champion
Team Mannatech athlete Lain Van Ogle finished 5th place at the Jr. Elite Class 2011 Copenhagen BMX World Championship!
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Melissa Gorman – 4th Place in Women’s World Championships
Team Mannatech athlete Melissa Gorman finishes 4th place in the Women’s World Championships 10k open water swimming event in Shanghai. This qualifies her for the 2012 Olympics in London.
http://www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/2011/07/fina-womens-10k-results.html
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European Team Mannatech athlete Steve Edwards who is a creative writer and record-breaking marathon runner met Lord Sebastian Coe and Olympic Games’ legend Daley Thompson last week after he was chosen to tell the story of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
Steve Edwards from Moreton is one of 100 people selected to be part of the British Telecom Storytellers campaign to help capture the excitement in the run-up to and during next year’s games.
Record-breaking marathon runner and fund-raiser Steve said: “I’m really excited to have been chosen as a BT Storyteller for London 2012. I hope I can help inspire the people of the UK that 2012 is the year they too can create their own personal Olympic story.”
Seb Coe, chairman of the London 2012 organising committee, said: “We want the London 2012 Games to be everyone’s Games and BT’s Storytellers campaign will not only help us capture the spirit and excitement that surround London 2012 but also enable us to bring the Games to people across the UK.”
The views, opinions and creative ideas from the Storytellers will be available on website, www.bt.com/storytellers.
Please click here <http://www.btlondon2012.co.uk/storytellers/MeetStorytellers-Pages/STbio_28.html> to view Steve’s story and join us in congratulating him on his contribution to the Olympics and click here <http://www.btlondon2012.co.uk/storytellers/Article-Pages/Article-0011.html> to view his latest contribution.
Steve has also been nominated to be an Olympic torch bearer, please click here <http://www.lloydstsblondon2012.co.uk/en/carrytheflame/Nomination/?nid=fc6d186c-add7-4479-8e8d-a2bc540492ac> to view the nomination and vote for Steve.
Mannatech Associates can find a professionally designed ISKA template on the MannaPages site. Whether you are a studio owner or you’re simply interested in promoting the martial arts program, the new design will better represent your business. Login to www.mannatech.com and set up your new site now!Mannatech Featured in September 2010 Issue
Click hereto read a Q&A with Cory Schafer, president of ISKA and Co-CEO Dr. Sinnott discussing the recent partnership between Mannatech and ISKA.
Mannatech and ISKA Partnership Featured in Physique magazine
Chip Townsend, Team Mannatechathleteand 14-time ISKA world champion, discusses his involvement with Mannatech, the company’s recent partnership with the International Sports Karate Association (ISKA) and the importance of daily supplementation.
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Team Mannatech Athlete Aims to Finish 3,000-mile Race Across America in Six Days
When the shotgun signals the start of a nationwide bicycle marathon in June, there won’t be any turning back for one Nipomo woman’s tandem-cycling team.
“Quitting isn’t an option,” said Angie Orellano-Fisher, an ultra-distance runner, who has lived in Nipomo for three years. “And that can apply to all aspects of your life.”
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April 8, 2010 – Team Mannatech Europe athlete Ajose Olusegun successfully defended his light-welterweight Commonwealth title against Colin Lynes. All outcome assumptions were confirmed when, in the 8th round, Lynes had had enough and signaled this by kneeling on one knee, and staying down for the count. Ajose can now boast a 28 fight consecutive winning streak – 14 by way of knock out. Please join us in congratulating Ajose on yet another undisputed victory.
March 28, 2010 – Rip Oldmeadow, just two weeks after his 12th place win at the China Ironman, does an amazing job at the Olympic Distance Lavaman Hawaii triathlon, placing 16th overall in a race consisting of 900 athletes. What’s next for Rip? Look for him April 18th in New Orleans for the Ironman 70:3.
March 14, 2010 – Rip Oldmeadow placed 12th overall in the 2010 China Ironman, winning 1st place age grouper. This qualifies Rip for the Ironman Hawaii World Championships in October. Join us in congratulating Rip for a job well done.
August 17, 2009 – Steve Edwards confirmed as the new Guinness World Record holder for ‘Fastest time to complete ten marathons in ten days (male)’ at the 2008 Brathay Challenge. Steve’s time was 35 hours 20 minutes and 45 seconds.
October 7, 2009 – Phillips Idowu has been named Male European Athlete of the Year 2009!
October 16, 2009 – Delloreen London will be inducted into the Abilene Christian University Hall of Fame. Induction ceremony will be held at Abilene Christian University.