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Challenge Family Welcomes Holly Bennett to Americas Team
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Manassas, VA – March 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / In yet another move to support Challenge Family’s growth worldwide, industry veteran Holly Bennett has been appointed as Marketing & Communications Director for the Americas region.
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Challenge Family Welcomes Holly Bennett to Americas TeamBennett brings a vast and varied wealth of experience to the role, having served most recently as freelance editor-at-large for two of Challenge Family’s valued media partners, Triathlete Magazine and Australian Triathlete Magazine, as well as managing a portfolio of marketing and public relations clients. A well-known name in the multisport industry, Bennett’s professional background includes 15 years of media, marketing and sales savvy. She is also an avid long-distance triathlete and runner.

“It’s no secret that Challenge Family is near and dear to my heart,” says Bennett. “Over the past several years I’ve had the opportunity to travel the world as a journalist, reporting on and competing in numerous Challenge races, and in my opinion there is no organization that better embodies the true spirit of triathlon and the awesome heart of the endurance sports community. Challenge Family fully embraces each of its participants and partners–the athletes, volunteers, sponsors, media and host communities–providing an unparalleled race experience. I’ve long felt like part of the Challenge Family, and I’m honored now to join the team in an official capacity and apply my enthusiasm and professional expertise to growing the brand and sharing the Challenge experience with athletes throughout North, South and Central America.”

In her new position Bennett is responsible for strategic marketing campaigns, content creation and media relations serving the 15 Americas region events, aligning with the global vision of Challenge Family.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Holly on board, especially at such an important juncture as we launch full-force into the Americas,” said Challenge Family CEO Zibi Szlufcik. “Holly’s first-hand experience at our events around the world gives her invaluable insight into the brand, and we’re well acquainted with her exceptional writing, communications and marketing skills and tireless work ethic. She’s an absolutely intuitive fit for our team.”

Challenge Family currently features three full distance and 12 half distance triathlons throughout the Americas region – Challenge Penticton and Challenge St. Andrews in Canada, Challenge Ixtapa and Challenge San Gil Queretaro in Mexico, Challenge Florianopolis and Challenge Maceio in Brazil and Challenge Knoxville, Challenge Quassy, Challenge Williamsburg, Challenge Atlantic City, Challenge Pocono Mountains, Challenge Maine, Challenge Cedar Point, Challenge Rancho Cordova and Challenge Florida in the USA. For more information visit www.challenge-familyusa.com.

About Challenge Family
The Challenge Family series of triathlons features 44 full and half distance races around the world, including the world’s largest long distance triathlon – Challenge Roth in Germany. The birthplace of the Challenge Family, Challenge Roth now features over 5,500 athletes and 220,000 spectators and is home to both world records held by Andreas Raelert (GER) and Chrissie Wellington (GBR). Since 2002, races throughout Europe, UK, Australasia, Asia, North America and South America have joined Roth. Together they provide athletes with a new experience of long distance racing with a strong focus on athlete and spectator experience, giving back to the community while respecting the legacy of sport and being committed to its continued growth. For further information on Challenge Family visit www.challenge-family.com.

Contact:
Holly Bennett
831-359-7982
Challenge Family
Email

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Placement Dates: 03/03/15 – 05/03/15
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