Team Mannatech(TM) Athletes Medal at the 2008 Beijing Games

Nearly 20 Team Mannatech athletes, a group of world-class athletes who serve as role models for today’s wellness generation, competed in the 2008 Olympic® Games. The team had a significant presence in Beijing last month — from Olympic athletes representing seven countries to an Olympic torch bearer and a sport announcer. Team Mannatech athlete Phillips Idowu of the U.K. earned a silver medal in the men’s triple jump competition. Michael Morkov of Denmark also earned a silver medal in the cycling team pursuit event.

"We are so proud of our athletes returning from the 2008 Olympic Games,” said former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Butch Johnson, senior director of community affairs and sports marketing for the Team Mannatech program. "Each of them embodies commitment to his or her respective sport and the resilience to reach the highest level of competition.”

Of the Team Mannatech athletes who competed in Olympic trials, 19 made their respective teams. Three additional athletes are participating in the Paralympics, concluding September 17.

The U.S. contingent included Christal Ransom, judo; and Clarissa Chun, Spenser Mango and Joseph Betterman, wrestling. Team Mannatech member James Johnson coached the U.S. wrestling team in Beijing. Jacob Pauli qualified to be an alternate on the U.S. pole vault team.

The Australian contingent included Donna MacFarlane, steeplechase; Deborah Lovely, weightlifting; Glen Saville, basketball; Madeleine Pape, track; and Melissa Gorman, swimming.

The New Zealand contingent included Kirk Pittman and Jason Lockhead, beach volleyball; Natalie Wiegersma, swimming; and Eric Murray, rowing.

The U.K. contingent included silver medalist Phillips Idowu, triple jump; Anyika Onuora, 100 meter run; and Dan Robinson, marathon.

The Canadian contingent included Jessica Zelinka competing in the heptathlon. Jayson Jones represented Belize in track, and silver medalist Michael Morkov represented Denmark in cycling.

Even athletes generally dedicated to winter or non-Olympic sports were involved. To kick things off, Canadian lacrosse athlete Kyle Miller had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch in Shanghai. Miller led Team Canada to win the World Lacrosse Championship in 2006.

Best known as MVP of the 2006 Olympic Gold medal Canadian women’s hockey team, Hayley Wickenheiser served as a commentator for the potential final year of softball, one of the two Olympic sports she has played in. She is the first woman in history to play on both summer and winter Olympic teams.

Team Mannatech athletes achieve and maintain optimal health through the utilization of cutting-edge training techniques and proper nutrition. The athletes make Mannatech supplements a part their daily training regimen and share the products they believe in with others. All members of the Team Mannatech program support the mission of the World Anti-Doping Agency, which is dedicated to preserving the integrity of sports competition and the health of all athletes. Mannatech products do not contain any substances banned by the International Olympic Committee.

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, (Nasdaq:MTEX) is a global wellness solutions provider of innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight management products sold through independent associates and members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany, and South Africa.

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