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Aug 14

24 Hour Fitness Congratulates Team USA for Outstanding Performance at 2012 Olympic Games

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

24 Hour Fitness, the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, is pleased to congratulate Team USA for their incredible performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games - securing 104 medals, including 46 gold, the most won by any country to participate in the Games of the XXX Olympiad.

We are proud to celebrate the United States Olympic Team, especially our own Team 24 Hour Fitness partner athletes, on their achievements during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. From earning the most medals and gold medals, to breaking world records, we share Americas pride for the men and women of Team USA, said Carl Liebert, president and chief executive officer, 24 Hour Fitness. The 500 plus athletes who made up the American delegation have trained hard and proven it worthwhile while being an incredible inspiration for all of us over the past 17 days. It's been a real honor to assist, inspire, and get to know many of them in their quest for success.

During the London 2012 Olympics Games, 24 Hour Fitness partnered with four U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls, including Kerri Walsh, who earned a record-breaking third gold medal in U.S. Womens Beach Volleyball; 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Tony Azevedo of USA Water Polo; 2008 Paralympic Gold Medalist April Holmes of U.S. Paralympic Track & Field; and Rubin Williams, 24 Hour Fitness employee and USA Track & Field athlete. The company is also a partner of USA Basketball, whose mens and womens teams both brought home gold medals and contributed to the incredible accomplishments of Team USA.

For nearly a decade, the U.S. fitness club industry leader has been a proud official sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee, supporting U.S. Olympic athletes and hopefuls since the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. This year, 24 Hour Fitness provided technical insight and consultation to the USOC to help design and outfit the High Performance Training Facility (HPTC) in London a state-of-the-art training facility where Team USAs athletes trained and prepared to compete for the gold and sent 27 of its top-performing fitness professionals to staff the facility in support of the nations best athletes.

At the start of the 2012 Olympics Games, 24 Hour Fitness announced its continued sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams through the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As part of the renewal, 24 Hour Fitness will:

Through its support of the United States Olympic Committee, National Governing Bodies and Paralympic sports, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the largest supporters of amateur athletics in the country.

About 24 Hour Fitness

Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness is a leading health club industry pioneer, serving nearly four million members in more than 400 clubs across the U.S. Since the first club opened in 1979, the company has been dedicated to helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. With convenient club locations, personal training services, innovative group exercise classes and a variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment - 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone.

Through its support of the U.S. Olympic Committee and many U.S. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the largest supporters of amateur athletics in the country and will serve as the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. The company is committed to being a good neighbor in its communities via charitable and in-kind donations to groups focused on both helping Americans get healthy and improving youth fitness. The companys national accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, which includes A+ ratings for all club locations across the U.S., demonstrates the organizations ongoing commitment to member satisfaction. Please call 1-800-224-0240 or visit 24hourfitness.com for more information and to find the club nearest you.

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