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NBC Sports
05-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Davis-Woodhall's final jump seals Prefontaine win
American Tara Davis-Woodhall wins the long jump on her final jump to overtake German Malaika Mihambo in a showdown between the last two Olympic gold medalists.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kansas State coach brings Olympic gold medalists to Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa — Travis Geopfert, the head coach of Kansas State University's Track and Field Team, brought gold medal Olympic and Paralympic athlete husband and wife duo Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall with him to the Drake Relays this year. Geopfert said he has a long history with the Drake Relays. 'This place, this place is just so special to me in so many ways, you know, from from high school to college at northern Iowa. And then I won a couple of Drake Relays decathlon titles and to be back on the blue Oval, you know, coaching at Kansas State now is just, it's just awesome,' Geopfert said. Records break in Drake Relays Friday afternoon session Geopfert said he was honored to bring Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall with him to the Drake Relays this year. 'Hunter and Tara they bring this show wherever they're at and those two just dynamic personalities, unbelievably great people, and I am just so appreciative of them,' Geopfert said. Geopfert said the Relays help inspire the next generation of athletes. 'It's getting that interest started, you know, and that's what we walk through here with Hunter and Tara and all these high school kids are waving and excited. And so, you know, those memories, you know, at an early age are invaluable. And I think there's, there's so many unbelievably great track and field stars from the state of Iowa. And it's because of the Drake Relays and that interest in the Drake Relays early,' Geopfert said. To learn more about the Drake Relays visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Prep talk: Tara Davis Invitational set for Saturday at Agoura
More than 30 schools are expected to participate in the Tara Davis Invitational track meet on Saturday at Agoura High. Tara Davis-Woodhall, an Agoura graduate, won the Olympic gold medal in the women's long jump last year. Her husband, Hunter, also won a gold medal in the Paralympics. They met at high school meet and believe in the importance of high school competition. ... It's championship weekend in high school soccer, and Friday's Open Division championships for boys and girls are about as good as it gets. At El Modena for the Southern Section championships, unbeaten JSerra will play undefeated Loyola at 5 p.m. Santa Margarita will face Corona Santiago at 7:15 p.m. for the Open Division girls title. At Valley College, Birmingham and El Camino Real renew their rivalry by facing off at 7:30 p.m. for the City Section Open Division boys title. Cleveland will take on Granada Hills for the girls title at 5:15 p.m. ... The CIF will release the state basketball playoff pairings on Sunday around 5 p.m. This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DICK'S Sporting Goods Opens Internal Influencer Program to the Public
Tara Davis-Woodhall, Hunter Woodhall and Haley and Hanna Cavinder will serve as mentors for the program PITTSBURGH, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced the expansion of its previously internal influencer program, the DICK'S Varsity Team. Both DICK'S employees, whom DICK'S refers to as 'teammates,' and members of the public with a passion for sports and social media are invited to apply. If chosen, DICK'S Varsity Team members will work closely with DICK'S Sporting Goods and its top brands to create original social media content and share it across their platforms. "The DICK'S Varsity Team program and its talented content creators far exceeded our expectations over the past couple of years," said Mark Rooks, VP of Creative, Entertainment & Sponsorships at DICK'S Sporting Goods. "The program's continued success and the growing demand for authentic, first-person social content are the reasons we're excited to expand the Varsity Team outside the walls of DICK'S Sporting Goods and bring together a new roster of sports-focused creators." Under the mentorship of Tara Davis-Woodhall, Hunter Woodhall and Haley and Hanna Cavinder – four athletes known for both their athletic abilities and social media prowess – the 2025 DICK'S Varsity Team will receive: A paid contract for creating content and posting to their social media channels A DICK'S gift card each month to purchase product to feature in their social content The opportunity to be featured on DICK'S social media channels, website, brand videos and photoshoots, in-store signage and more Early access to select product launches, VIP events, celebrity appearances and more Insights from top-tier content creators, industry experts and monthly learning sessions with the DICK'S influencer team and their influencer marketing agency, Fohr "Sharing my sport online has allowed me to become a better athlete, that's why I'm so excited to be a Team Captain for the DICK'S Varsity Team," said Hunter Woodhall, Paralympic gold medalist, Track & Field Athlete. "I believe sport has the power to change the world, and I want to help these athletes achieve their dreams." "Sports have changed my life and taken me to places I once only dreamed of," said Tara Davis-Woodhall, Olympic gold medalist, Track & Field Athlete. "I'm excited to partner with DICK'S, serve as a Team Captain for their Varsity Team program, and help share their mission of supporting athletes on their journeys and telling their stories." Since launching as an internal program in 2023, DICK'S Varsity Team members have created over 1,000 pieces of social media content, garnering over 38 million impressions, and have been featured in 10 campaigns for both DICK'S and its national brands, such as Away, Carhartt, New Balance and Brooks. The 2025 DICK'S Varsity Team application opens today and closes on February 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Additional information, including application criteria and a submission link can be found at About DICK'S Sporting GoodsDICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. Media ContactDICK'S Sporting Goods – press@ Category: Company View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
