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Interview with USA Champion Mary Theisen-Lappen
Mary Theisen-Lappen was kind enough to discuss with us her journey into Olympic weightlifting. Mary has twice been the USA National Champion and twice been the Pan American Champion. She...
Velaasa Announces ALS Association Commitment
ST. PAUL, MN: Velaasa announced today a new donation commitment to the ALS Association with five dollars per pair of the...
Velaasa Announces Olympian Partnerships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Minneapolis, MNMay 26, 2022 Velaasa announced today new athlete agreements with an impressive list of Olympians from around the world. The group includes...
National Loon Center partners with Velaasa
Seven Questions with Denzel Comenentia
#1 - Your senior year you helped lead your college team, the Georgia Bulldogs, to an NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. What events did you compete in...
Three Questions with Mattie Sasser
#1 - You recently competed at the Pan Am Games. Can you tell us a little about the competition? The last competition was a little rough....
Velaasa Announces NCAA Sponsorship Model
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Velaasa announces sponsorship program expansion into NCAA Minneapolis, MN. (March 1, 2021) -- Velaasa announced today the expansion of sponsorships into NCAA programs in advance of upcoming federal...
Velaasa Announces Signing of World Champion David Storl
Velaasa has announced the signing of two-time World Champion and Olympic silver medalist David Storl of Germany.
Olympian Mattie Sasser signs with Velaasa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 25, 2020Minneapolis, MN -- Velaasa has announced the signing of 2016 Olympian Mattie Sasser. Sasser placed 11th in Rio in the 58k Olympic weightlifting event...
Velaasa Hires Paul Schmaedeke as Chief Of Staff
Velaasa Hires Chief Of Staff to Aid in Strategic Initiatives and Organizational Growth Minneapolis, MN. (November 10, 2020) -- Velaasa announced today the hire of Paul Schmaedeke, former...