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Saucony® Signs Jackie Gaughan, 2024 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier

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Saucony, a division of Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW), has signed Jackie Gaughan, a 2024 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, to a professional contract. Gaughan achieved a qualifying mark of 2:27:08 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, finishing as the 2nd American. The 24-year-old Boston-based athlete has been racing in Saucony's Endorphin Elite shoes, including during her Berlin performance and at the Houston Half Marathon where she set a personal best of 1:10:01. While pursuing her athletic career, Gaughan also works full-time as a financial analyst.

Saucony, una divisione di Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW), ha firmato un contratto professionale con Jackie Gaughan, qualificata per le prove di maratona olimpica femminile degli Stati Uniti 2024. Gaughan ha ottenuto un tempo di qualificazione di 2:27:08 al Maratona di Berlino 2023, terminando come la seconda americana. L'atleta di 24 anni, originaria di Boston, ha gareggiato indossando le scarpe Endorphin Elite di Saucony, sia durante la sua prestazione a Berlino che alla Houston Half Marathon, dove ha registrato un personale migliore di 1:10:01. Pur perseguendo la sua carriera sportiva, Gaughan lavora anche a tempo pieno come analista finanziario.

Saucony, una división de Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW), ha firmado un contrato profesional con Jackie Gaughan, calificada para las pruebas olímpicas de maratón femenino en EE. UU. 2024. Gaughan logró una marca de clasificación de 2:27:08 en el Maratón de Berlín 2023, terminando como la segunda americana. La atleta de 24 años, con sede en Boston, ha competido con las zapatillas Endorphin Elite de Saucony, tanto durante su actuación en Berlín como en la Media Maratón de Houston, donde estableció un récord personal de 1:10:01. Mientras persigue su carrera atlética, Gaughan también trabaja a tiempo completo como analista financiero.

사우코니울버린 월드 와이드 (NYSE: WWW)의 한 부서로, 2024년 미국 여성 올림픽 마라톤 시험 자격자가 된 재키 고안과 프로 계약을 체결했습니다. 고안은 2023년 베를린 마라톤에서 2:27:08의 기록으로 자격을 따냈으며, 미국인 중 2위로 완주했습니다. 24세의 보스턴 기반 선수는 베를린 대회와 휴스턴 하프 마라톤에서 모두 사우코니의 엔도르핀 엘리트 신발을 착용하여 1:10:01의 개인 최정을 세웠습니다. 운동 경력을 쌓는 동안, 고안은 재무 분석가로서 풀타임으로 일하고 있습니다.

Saucony, une division de Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW), a signé un contrat professionnel avec Jackie Gaughan, qualifiée pour les essais olympiques féminins de marathon des États-Unis en 2024. Gaughan a réalisé un temps de qualification de 2:27:08 au Marathon de Berlin 2023, terminant comme la deuxième américaine. L'athlète de 24 ans, basée à Boston, a couru avec des chaussures Endorphin Elite de Saucony, tant lors de sa performance à Berlin que lors de la Houston Half Marathon où elle a établi un record personnel de 1:10:01. Tout en poursuivant sa carrière athlétique, Gaughan travaille également à temps plein en tant qu'analyste financier.

Saucony, eine Sparte von Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW), hat Jackie Gaughan, eine für die U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials 2024 qualifizierte Athletin, unter Vertrag genommen. Gaughan erzielte beim Berlin-Marathon 2023 eine Qualifikationszeit von 2:27:08 und wurde zweite unter den Amerikanerinnen. Die 24-jährige Athletin aus Boston läuft in den Endorphin Elite Schuhen von Saucony, sowohl während ihres Berliner Auftritts als auch beim Houston Half Marathon, wo sie eine persönliche Bestzeit von 1:10:01 aufstellte. Während sie ihre sportliche Karriere verfolgt, arbeitet Gaughan auch als Finanzanalystin in Vollzeit.

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Gaughan, 15th-fastest among Trials qualifiers, races in the Saucony Endorphin Elite

ROCKFORD, Mich., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saucony, a global performance running lifestyle brand, has announced that Jackie Gaughan, a competitor in the 2024 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials, has signed a professional contract with the brand.

Gaughan burst onto the sub-2:30 women's marathoning scene at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, securing an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying mark of 2:27:08 while finishing 2nd American and 18th overall in the women's division. In January, Gaughan ran a personal best time of 1:10:01 at the 2024 Houston Half Marathon, and in June, she placed second at the 2024 Chicago Half Marathon with a time of 1:12:41. In September she finished 23rd place at the Chicago Marathon and she is scheduled to run the 2024 California International Marathon on December 8. Gaughan is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Cross Country team multiple times during her collegiate career.

"Being a Boston-based brand, we are thrilled to announce the addition of Jackie, a talented athlete also based in Boston, to our team of global elite runners," said Ted FitzPatrick, Saucony's vice president of product and sports marketing. "Jackie's impressive qualification for the Trials at Berlin, running 2:27:08, a four-minute personal best, speaks volumes about her unwavering determination and competitive drive. Additionally, Jackie's been a friend of the brand prior to her signing; over the past year, she's been racing in the Endorphin Elite, including her performance in Berlin and the Houston Half. Balancing a full-time job as a financial analyst requires Jackie to juggle multiple responsibilities, something many of us can relate to as runners. Her unwavering spirit serves as a source of motivation for us, aligning with our mission to inspire every runner, on every run, every day. We are eager to see Jackie's journey continue to unfold, and the entire Saucony family will stand firmly behind her every step of the way."

Gaughan will be racing in the brand's award-winning Endorphin collection, including the Endorphin Elite, featuring a slotted carbon plate for maximum energy return and PWRRUN HG™ cushioning with ridiculous rebound built to break barriers. The Endorphin Elite is available at saucony.com and select retailers globally, offering athletes the opportunity to experience the same performance-enhancing technology that Gaughan relies on.

Gaughan, 24, lives in Boston, MA. Before graduating from Exeter High School in 2018, she was named New Hampshire's Cross-Country Runner of the Year.

About Saucony: Saucony, the 'Original Running Brand' and a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW), is a leading global performance running brand that fuses innovation, style and culture. Widely recognized for award-winning technologies including PWRRUN™ PB, PWRRUN+™, and SPEEDROLL™, Saucony creates innovative technical and lifestyle footwear and apparel across Road, Trail and Originals. Founded in 1898, Saucony exists to inspire and enable people to live a better life through running culture, self-expression and their impact on the world. For more information, visit www.saucony.com.

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FAQ

What is Jackie Gaughan's qualifying time for the 2024 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials?

Jackie Gaughan qualified for the 2024 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials with a time of 2:27:08 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon.

Which Saucony shoes does Jackie Gaughan use in competitions?

Jackie Gaughan races in Saucony's Endorphin Elite shoes, which feature a slotted carbon plate and PWRRUN HG cushioning technology.

What was Jackie Gaughan's performance at the 2024 Houston Half Marathon?

Jackie Gaughan ran a personal best time of 1:10:01 at the 2024 Houston Half Marathon.

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