Lance Armstrong

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Upholds Violator Bob Baffert's Derby Scandal Suspension

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Louisville, Kentucky, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced their decision to uphold a 90 day suspension previously handed down to American horse racing's most infamous violator Bob Baffert by stewards at the commission in February.

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  • Louisville, Kentucky, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced their decision to uphold a 90 day suspension previously handed down to American horse racing's most infamous violator Bob Baffert by stewards at the commission in February.
  • "Bob Baffert is the Lance Armstrong of horse racing and has riddled the sport with scandal after scandal unchecked for years.
  • We applaud the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for upholding Baffert's suspension and believe making an example of America's most embattled serial violator can be a key turning point for U.S. horse racing," said Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action, and an 8-time world champion equestrian who was honored in 2020 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, II for his work to protect horses.
  • In addition to the suspension, Baffert, and the late Medina Spirit were stripped of the 2021 Kentucky Derby title that was awarded to Mandaloun, who originally finished second.

Lance Armstrong Teams Up With PowerDot & Strava for Global Cycling Challenge

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerDot , the global recovery tech brand, today announced their partnership with Lance Armstrong's WEDU and Strava to launch the PowerDot Grand Tour , a worldwide cycling challenge during the month of July.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerDot , the global recovery tech brand, today announced their partnership with Lance Armstrong's WEDU and Strava to launch the PowerDot Grand Tour , a worldwide cycling challenge during the month of July.
  • In an effort to bring much-needed competition to the world of cycling, athletes will compete on a global leaderboard in a distance-based challenge from July 1 31, 2020.
  • The overall distance leader at the end of July will also be awarded a leader's jersey and be invited to speak with Lance Armstrong on his top-ranking podcast, TheMOVE.
  • "I can't wait to see people push themselves to the limit," said Lance Armstrong, founder of WEDU.

Industry Ventures Strengthens Management Team with Multiple Promotions and Hires

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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Industry Ventures, L.L.C., a leading investment firm for private technology investments, today announced multiple promotions and hires that further strengthens and grows the firm.

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  • Industry Ventures, L.L.C., a leading investment firm for private technology investments, today announced multiple promotions and hires that further strengthens and grows the firm.
  • Prior to joining Industry Ventures as a Venture Partner in 2017, Jonathan was a successful founder, angel investor, management team member, and venture capitalist.
  • We are very happy to have him as a permanent member of our investment team, said Hans Swildens, CEO and founder of Industry Ventures.
  • Before joining Industry Ventures, Aaron was a key member of the finance team at Thomas Weisel Partners and previously at Venrock.

Lance Armstrong Named Charity Chaser for Ascension Seton Austin Marathon's Austin Gives Miles

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Monday, November 19, 2018
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, announces Lance Armstrong as the Austin Gives Miles Charity Chaser for the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour .

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, announces Lance Armstrong as the Austin Gives Miles Charity Chaser for the 2019 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour .
  • Armstrong's involvement will highlight Austin Marathon's continued support of the Austin community, elevate Austin Gives Miles' profile, and help surpass the $1 million fundraising goal.
  • "I'm honored to be the Charity Chaser and help Austin Gives Miles surpass it's $1 million goal," said Armstrong.
  • "Training for the Austin Marathon has begun and I'm ready to amplify the positive effects Austin Gives Miles and its official charities have on our community."