Here's the release announcing the signing of Maurice Greene, courtesy adidas America media relations.
Paul Merca > >adidas and the World's Fastest Man, Maurice Greene, Begin Partnership > >Amsterdam, May 15, 2002*adidas and the world's fastest man, Maurice Greene, >have agreed on a partnership that unites two of the sport's top names. Over >the last five years, no sprinter has matched Maurice's success: He has won >three 100-meter World Championships, including the 2001 title in Edmonton, >as well as an Olympic gold medal in Sydney. He also holds the current World >Record for the distance with his 9.79-second mark. > >The addition of Maurice to the adidas team is a perfect match. It pairs the >best sprinter with the leading sports brand. Adi Dassler began making track >and field spikes in 1926 and since then adidas has been the leader in >quality equipment. This dedication to athletes has also spawned other >running innovations, like a-cubed* and ClimaCool* technologies. Look for >Maurice to be wearing adidas shoes and apparel at this year's top meetings. > >"We are pleased to have Maurice as a member of the adidas family," said Mike >Riehl, Head of Global Sports Marketing for adidas. "He is the best at what >he does, and we are trying to be the best at what we do." > >Speaking about the new partnership, Maurice said, "I am thrilled about my >new partnership with adidas and appreciate the commitment they have made. >This is an exciting time in my life. I look forward to the many projects >and successes adidas and I will accomplish in the coming years." >xxx > >For more information, please contact: > >Sally Murdoch >adidas America Public Relations >Telephone: (971) 234-2550 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
