Chobani's Roster of Team USA Athletes Includes Alex Morgan, Jordan Burroughs and Allyson Felix
Posted on May 18, 2016
Chobani has announced its roster of Team USA athletes for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Greek yogurt brand has nine athletes on its list. They include U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan.
Alex says in a statement, "Chobani has played an important role in my personal journey as an athlete and as an individual. I admire the values of Chobani and I'm proud to be associated with the company as their products have been my go-to source for protein and positive nutrition in my diet and training for years. Most importantly, I'm excited to join Team Chobani alongside so many great athletes and competitors I admire who also support the power of goodness – a concept that truly hits home for me."
Here is the Team Chobani roster:
- Morgan Brian, soccer – 2016 Olympic hopeful, hoping to compete in the Olympic Games for the first time
- Jordan Burroughs, wrestling – 2016 Men's Wrestling Olympian, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, three-time World Champion
- Ashton Eaton, track and field – 2016 Olympic hopeful, 2012 Olympian (1 Gold), two- time decathlon world record holder
- Marlen Esparza, boxing – 2012 Olympian (1 Bronze)
- Allyson Felix, track and field – 2016 Olympic hopeful, 2012, 2008, 2004 Olympian (4 Golds, 2 Silvers)
- Luis Gil, soccer – member of U.S. Men's National Team
- Allison Jones, Para-cycling – 2016 Paralympic hopeful, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002 Paralympian (2 Golds, 3 Silvers, 3 Bronzes)
- Alex Morgan, soccer – 2016 Olympic hopeful, 2012 Olympian (1 Gold)
- Melissa Stockwell, paratriathlon – 2016 Paralympic hopeful, 2008 Paralympian
Chobani sasys it will release three Rio-inspired limited batch Greek yogurt flavors. They will be available in stores through the end of the summer. The flavors include Limited Batch Guava, Limited Batch Watermelon and Limited Batch Mango Passion Power.