Press Box
OLYMPIC
GOLD MEDALLIST TARA NOTT SIGNS MULTI-YEAR NEW YORK, NY January 16, 2001 Tara Nott, 2000
Olympic Gold Medallist Weightlifter, has signed a four-year agreement
to serve as a national spokesperson for Explosive Power International
(EPI), creators of a new conditioning system that effectively measures
and analyzes the power and technique in lifting free weights. As spokesperson,
Nott will participate in a series of one-day national clinics, titled
"Fitness For Your Future", focused on strength and fitness
instruction for girls ages 13-18. In addition, Nott will serve as a
consultant to Explosive Power International regarding the development
and marketing of the Explosive Power Analysis System (EPAS) and its
products. Nott lifted a total
of 407.75-pounds (combined in two lifts, the snatch and the clean-and-jerk)
in the 48kg weight class to become the first American to win an Olympic
weightlifting gold medal since 1960 and becoming the first woman in
the world to earn a gold medal in the event. The Sydney Games marked
the first time women participated in the Olympic weightlifting competition.
"When I first used EPAS, I was amazed at how it broke down every
movement and measured the power in my lift," said Nott. "At
any point, I could identify exactly where my balance and technique was
off. This is a tremendous system not only for competitive lifters, but
for anyone interested in strength training as a part of their daily
fitness routine. I am looking forward to working with Explosive Power
and being a part of "Fitness For Your Future." It is clear
that they understand the health benefits of lifting weights and the
need to encourage young girls and women to get involved in strength
training." "Tara embodies what is right with fitness and athletic development in America today," said Dr. Micheal Thompson, President of Explosive Power International. "Her commitment to be the very best is in perfect step with EPIs commitment to bring advanced testing and development to the strength and conditioning industry. We are excited about our relationship with Tara and we look forward to bringing a new dimension to female physical fitness and athletic development." Formerly an all-state gymnast and soccer player (NCAA Division I & U.S. Olympic Festival Team Captain), Nott first became interested in weightlifting while serving on the soccer competition staff for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Raised in Stilwell, Kansas, Nott currently resides at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her success and passion to compete have not gone unnoticed. In 1999 she was named the Olympic Training Center Athlete of the Year and is currently a nominee for the 2000 U.S. Olympic Spirit Award, awarded to the athlete who has most inspired others by upholding and representing Olympic ideals. |