LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13 , 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
nutrition company, Herbalife, congratulates its sponsored
triathlete, Heather Jackson,
on her IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead win at Benton Harbor, Michigan, a step closer to the
IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii next month.
"I am so happy with how today went at the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead
race. It's always an absolute honor to cross the line first, but
for me, today was another stepping stone in my progress towards the
IRONMAN World Championships and I'm excited with where my fitness
is," said Heather Jackson. "Training
for the world championships is a daily commitment starting with my
training and nutrition, which is so important and I am thankful for
the support I receive from my sponsor, Herbalife Nutrition, for
always making sure I have the proper nutrition I need to cross the
finish line."
Jackson, who trains in Bend,
Oregon, completed it with a time of 4 hours, 16 minutes and
57 seconds. Most recently, she finished first in her division
at IRONMAN's 70.3 Calgary,
Chattanooga and Peru triathlons.
"We applaud Heather Jackson on
another tremendous win leading up to the IRONMAN World
Championship," said Rich Goudis, Chief Executive
Officer, Herbalife Nutrition. "Her commitment and
perseverance inspire us all, and everyone at Herbalife Nutrition is
cheering for her. We are proud to be part of her journey to
the world championship."
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 Nutrition is a global
nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and
happier. We have been on a mission for nutrition - changing
people's lives with great nutrition products & programs - since
1980. Together with our Herbalife Nutrition independent
distributors, we are committed to providing solutions to the
worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity, an aging
population, sky-rocketing public healthcare costs and a rise
in entrepreneurs of all ages. We offer high-quality,
science-backed products, most of which are produced in
Company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife
Nutrition independent distributor, and a supportive community
approach that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more
active lifestyle.
Our targeted nutrition, weight management, energy and fitness
and personal care products are available exclusively to and
through dedicated Herbalife Nutrition distributors in more than 90
countries.
Through our corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife
Nutrition supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF)
and our Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good
nutrition to children in need. We are also proud to sponsor more
than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe,
including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy, and numerous
Olympic teams.
Herbalife Nutrition has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with
net sales of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To learn
more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
Financial information is available on ir.herbalife.com.
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