The NCAA stars from the track and field world are trending. After giving their best scores at a young age the sensational champs have done a great job. With this, what made waves was their tie-up with big sports brands. Companies have signed various champs for new campaigns and strengthened their brand value.
A recent social media post showcasing all the names of the athletes who have been a part of the partnership has taken the internet by storm. Check out the rising names!
Talitha Diggs to Britton Wilson, new highlight says it all
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On 7 November 2023, an X (formerly known as Twitter) account named ?AllProtrack? added a new post. It showcases athletes’ images along with the caption, ?PT. 2 (trophy, money emojis) Pro Signing tracker (trophy, money emojis).? Furthermore, it is accompanied by the names of the athletes. The post has been posted in Two parts, covering more than ten athletes.?
Talitha Diggs
The list begins with 20-year-old Florida sprint athlete Talitha Diggs. She is a 2-time NCAA 400m champion. The pro star has said goodbye to the collegiate level to turn professional.
In addition to this, Diggs has secured her 2nd U.S. team spot at the 2023 USA Outdoor Championships, clocking 49.93s in the 400m. Her collaboration now lies with Adidas. Furthermore, she’ll be under the representation of Astra Partners and Raymond Rep.
Britton Wilson
Wilson is yet another big name in the sports world. The sensational queen from Arkansas is the record holder of the NCAA 400m. In July 2023, she signed a professional deal with Adidas. It was the time when she finished the women’s 400m final at the USATF Outdoor Championships.
What is impressive is in finals the American sprinter clocked 49.79s, securing second place. As new updates chime in, the world awaits more new collaborations of athletes with big brands.
Elija Godwin
US sprinter Elija Godwin is renowned for his speed at the 400-meter dash. A few months ago, he joined hands with sports powerhouse Adidas, a $34 billion giant. At 24, Godwin joins the league of Adidas athletes, including Noah Lyles.
On the same note, the athlete is a standout sprinter with gold at the 2022 WAC & bronze in Tokyo, initially venturing into sprinting to enhance his football skills while studying at the University of Georgia.
Alana Reid
The fourth is another stunning athlete in the sports world. The boss sprinter has recently shaken the world with her new move of signing a deal with Nike. The young prodigy, 18, has also turned professional in June 2023 and has joined Auctus Global Sports.?
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She is now all set to represent the iconic brand. In her debut against the pros, she showcased her talent with impressive times of 11.12 and 11.08 at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix in California in May. The world awaits more new updates from the athlete.?
Will Sumner
Here is the fifth sprinter,? Georgia’s rising star, Will Sumner. The rookie declared his professional journey on Instagram along with revealing a partnership with Adidas.?
The middle-distance sensation achieved a remarkable 800m time of 1:44.26 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, now ranking at NCAA #5 all-time. With his NCAA exit, the fans are awaiting a new highlight from the athlete.
Charles Hicks
The number has reached the sixth athlete who is none other than Charles Hick. The Stanford junior and NCAA cross-country champion has signed a significant name-image-likeness (NIL) deal with Nike. The 21-year-old announced the collaboration on his YouTube channel, emphasizing the impact of his national victory.?
Flynn Sports Management negotiated the deal, enabling swift progress in the evolving NIL landscape.
Julien Alfred
Puma has signed yet another St. Lucian sprint sensation Julien Alfred. The sprinter’s 22-year-old impressive journey includes an unbeaten 2022 NCAA season and a silver at the Commonwealth Games. Furthermore, it has broken the 7-second barrier in the 60 meters, setting records as the 2nd fastest indoor sprinter.?
Alfred, a seven-time NCAA Champion, secured gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
A. Nugent
The yet another eighth star in the row is A. Nugent, the NCAA 100m hurdles champion. She has embraced a new chapter as a professional athlete while pursuing her degree in Advanced Communication. With a four-year deal with a German sports apparel manufacturer, she commits to both education and professional athletics. She has secured a professional deal with Adidas while continuing her pursuit of a college degree.
While Coach Johnson sees her potential as a 100m sprinter, Nugent focuses on excelling in the 100m hurdles. She trusted the experience of entering the professional world as a rookie.
Rhasidat Adeleke
Adeleke is a star from the University of Texas. The 2023 NCAA 400m champion has taken the pro road and signed a deal with Nike. She boasted the 4th fastest time at 49.20 surpassing a new Irish national record.
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After having a great deal, Adeleke expressed excitement and immense gratitude for fans. Along similar lines, She also played a crucial role in the collegiate record-breaking 4x100m relay team.
Matthew Boling
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Lastly, Sprinter Matthew is yet another track and field star who after a remarkable collegiate career at Georgia, is excited to take a new step toward becoming a pro. The 23-year-old athlete is currently aiming to make the US Olympic team for the Paris Games and is in the process of finding a sponsorship deal. With his sights set on gold, Boling is confident in his abilities and eager to prove his worth on the world stage. Last year it was reported that he racked in a unique NIL partnership with outdoor footwear company Merrell.
In a nutshell, the athletes from the track community have shaken the sports world and now are all set to bring a fresh update to the supporters.