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Union Pacific Is New Official Sponsor of US Speedskating

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Union Pacific Railroad has announced a four-year partnership with US Speedskating, becoming the official sponsor of the organization dedicated to supporting speed skaters from local clubs to the Olympics. The partnership, running through March 2028, brings together two entities committed to keeping America on the move and includes internship opportunities for athletes preparing for post-skating careers.

US Speedskating is based near Salt Lake City, Utah, a state with long historical ties to Union Pacific and home to approximately 1,200 of the company's employees. The first event featuring Union Pacific as a team sponsor will be held next month in Salt Lake City during the 2024 Short Track World Tour. Additional upcoming events in Salt Lake City include the 2024 Short Track Four Continents Championships and the 2025 Short Track U.S. Championships.

Union Pacific Railroad ha annunciato una partnership quadriennale con US Speedskating, diventando lo sponsor ufficiale dell'organizzazione dedicata a supportare i pattinatori veloci dai club locali fino alle Olimpiadi. La partnership, che durerà fino a marzo 2028, unisce due entità impegnate a mantenere l'America in movimento e include opportunità di stage per gli atleti che si preparano a carriere dopo il pattinaggio.

US Speedskating ha sede vicino a Salt Lake City, Utah, uno stato con profonde radici storiche legate a Union Pacific e che ospita circa 1.200 dipendenti dell'azienda. Il primo evento che vedrà Union Pacific come sponsor della squadra si terrà il mese prossimo a Salt Lake City durante il 2024 Short Track World Tour. Ulteriori eventi futuri a Salt Lake City includono i Campionati delle Quattro Nazioni di Pattinaggio Corto 2024 e i Campionati Statunitensi di Pattinaggio Corto 2025.

Union Pacific Railroad ha anunciado una asociación de cuatro años con US Speedskating, convirtiéndose en el patrocinador oficial de la organización dedicada a apoyar a los patinadores de velocidad desde los clubes locales hasta los Juegos Olímpicos. La asociación, que se extenderá hasta marzo de 2028, une a dos entidades comprometidas a mantener a América en movimiento e incluye oportunidades de pasantía para atletas que se preparan para carreras post-patinaje.

US Speedskating tiene su sede cerca de Salt Lake City, Utah, un estado con largos lazos históricos con Union Pacific y donde trabajan aproximadamente 1,200 empleados de la empresa. El primer evento en el que Union Pacific será patrocinador del equipo se llevará a cabo el próximo mes en Salt Lake City durante el 2024 Short Track World Tour. Los próximos eventos en Salt Lake City incluyen los Campeonatos de Cuatro Continentes de Patinaje Corto 2024 y los Campeonatos de Patinaje Corto de EE. UU. 2025.

유니온 퍼시픽 철도는 US 스피드스케이팅과 4년 파트너십을 체결하고 이 조직의 공식 후원자가 되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 조직은 지역 클럽에서 올림픽까지 스피드 스케이팅 선수들을 지원하는 데 전념하고 있습니다. 2028년 3월까지 이어지는 이 파트너십은 미국을 활발하게 유지하기 위해 헌신하는 두 기관이 힘을 합치는 것이며, 선수들을 위한 인턴십 기회도 포함됩니다.

US 스피드스케이팅은 유타주 솔트 레이크 시티 근처에 위치하고 있으며, 유니온 퍼시픽과 오랜 역사적 관계가 있으며 약 1,200명의 회사 직원이 있습니다. 유니온 퍼시픽이 팀 후원자로 참여하는 첫 번째 이벤트는 다음 달 솔트 레이크 시티에서 열리는 2024 쇼트트랙 월드 투어입니다. 솔트 레이크 시티에서 열리는 추가 이벤트로는 2024 쇼트트랙 4개 대륙 선수권 대회와 2025 쇼트트랙 미국 선수권 대회가 있습니다.

Union Pacific Railroad a annoncé un partenariat de quatre ans avec US Speedskating, devenant le sponsor officiel de l'organisation dédiée à soutenir les patineurs de vitesse, des clubs locaux jusqu'aux Jeux Olympiques. Le partenariat, qui se poursuivra jusqu'en mars 2028, réunit deux entités engagées à maintenir l'Amérique en mouvement et comprend des opportunités de stage pour les athlètes se préparant à des carrières après le patinage.

US Speedskating est basé près de Salt Lake City, dans l'Utah, un état ayant de longs liens historiques avec Union Pacific et abritant environ 1 200 employés de l'entreprise. Le premier événement mettant en vedette Union Pacific en tant que sponsor d'équipe se déroulera le mois prochain à Salt Lake City lors du 2024 Short Track World Tour. D'autres événements à venir à Salt Lake City incluent les Championnats des Quatre Continents de Patinage de Vitesse 2024 et les Championnats des États-Unis de Patinage de Vitesse 2025.

Die Union Pacific Railroad hat eine vierjährige Partnerschaft mit US Speedskating angekündigt und wird offizieller Sponsor der Organisation, die sich der Unterstützung von Geschwindigkeitsläufern von lokalen Clubs bis zu den Olympischen Spielen widmet. Die Partnerschaft, die bis März 2028 läuft, vereint zwei Institutionen, die sich dafür engagieren, Amerika in Bewegung zu halten, und bietet Praktikumsmöglichkeiten für Athleten, die sich auf Karrieren nach dem Eislaufen vorbereiten.

US Speedskating hat seinen Sitz in der Nähe von Salt Lake City, Utah, einem Staat mit langen historischen Verbindungen zur Union Pacific und der Heimat von etwa 1.200 Mitarbeitern des Unternehmens. Die erste Veranstaltung, bei der Union Pacific als Teamsponsor fungiert, findet nächsten Monat in Salt Lake City während der 2024 Short Track World Tour statt. Weitere bevorstehende Veranstaltungen in Salt Lake City sind die 2024 Short Track Vier-Kontinente-Meisterschaften und die 2025 Short Track US-Meisterschaften.

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  • Four-year partnership with US Speedskating enhances Union Pacific's brand visibility
  • Internship opportunities for athletes may lead to potential future workforce development
  • Sponsorship aligns with Union Pacific's historical presence in Utah, reinforcing local ties
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Four-year partnership brings together two entities dedicated to keeping America on the move

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Union Pacific Railroad today announced a four-year partnership with US Speedskating, the organization dedicated to supporting speed skaters from local clubs to the Olympics.

US Speedskating, along with the US Speedskating National Team, is based near Salt Lake City, Utah, a state with long historical ties to Union Pacific and home to approximately 1,200 of the company’s employees.

“This partnership brings together two iconic brands with shared values and a passion for winning,” said Union Pacific President Beth Whited. “We’re excited to support these exceptional athletes as they race to the finish line.”

The sponsorship, which runs through March 2028, includes Union Pacific internship opportunities for athletes preparing for post-skating careers.

“US Speedskating is dedicated to the success of our athletes from the first time they step on the ice to all they will accomplish after their skating careers,” said Ted Morris, Executive Director of US Speedskating. “Our partnership with Union Pacific will be crucial to supporting that success on and off ice.”

The first event featuring Union Pacific as a team sponsor will held be next month in Salt Lake City, when the 2024 Short Track World Tour gets underway. Additional upcoming events in Salt Lake City include the 2024 Short Track Four Continents Championships and the 2025 Short Track U.S. Championships.

Union Pacific has had a rich history in Utah since the transcontinental railroad’s completion at Promontory Summit in 1869. Since then, the state remains a vital crossroads on Union Pacific’s 23-state network.

ABOUT UNION PACIFIC

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.

ABOUT US SPEEDSKATING

US Speedskating athletes have won 91 Olympic medals, making it one of the most successful sports in U.S. Olympic history. The organization sets the stage for national athletic success by providing support, all the way from local clubs to Olympic teams. USS is recognized as the governing body for the sport of speed skating in the United States and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Union Pacific Media Contact: Kristen South at 402-544-3435 or kmsouth@up.com

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FAQ

What is the duration of Union Pacific's sponsorship with US Speedskating?

Union Pacific's sponsorship with US Speedskating is a four-year partnership running through March 2028.

Where is US Speedskating based in relation to Union Pacific's operations?

US Speedskating is based near Salt Lake City, Utah, where Union Pacific has approximately 1,200 employees and long historical ties.

What opportunities does the UNP sponsorship offer to US Speedskating athletes?

The sponsorship includes Union Pacific internship opportunities for athletes preparing for post-skating careers.

When will the first event featuring Union Pacific as a US Speedskating sponsor take place?

The first event featuring Union Pacific as a team sponsor will be held next month in Salt Lake City during the 2024 Short Track World Tour.

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