Seven-time Stanford
All-American joins brand as a world-class talent with
unlimited potential
ROCKFORD, Mich., March 8,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global performance running
lifestyle brand Saucony is further solidifying its
commitment to elevating women's and girl's participation in
running with the signing of pro runner Vanessa Fraser. A seven-time All-American from
Stanford University, Fraser, 27, has
set personal bests in the 3,000m
indoors (8:51); 5,000m indoors
(14:48); 10,000m (31:52); and half
marathon (1:11:00). Fraser, who turned pro in 2018, is currently
based in San Francisco and trains
with Team Boss, an elite distance running team located
in Boulder, Colorado.
"Vanessa joins the Saucony roster as a world-class talent with
unlimited potential," said Ted
FitzPatrick, Saucony's vice president of product and sports
marketing. "Already, she's had immense success on the track and is
looking forward to setting new PRs as well as bringing that speed
to the roads. Vanessa embodies the transformational power of
running and the joy of passing it forward, further elevating
women's and girls' participation and achievement in our sport. Not
only does Vanessa give it her all on the track and roads, but she
also brings that intensity to a career in private equity financing.
To thrive in the world of sport and finance, one needs discipline,
drive, resilience and adaptability; Vanessa brings that mindset to
both with exceptional balance. On behalf of the whole team, we're
excited to have her join the Saucony family."
Fraser will be training and racing in the brand's award-winning
Endorphin collection, including the Endorphin PRO 4, now with
an upgraded dual-cushioning system of ultra-plush and responsive
PWRRUN HG™ directly beneath the foot and springy PWRRUN PB™ in
contact with the ground, delivering a snappy on-your-toes race day
or long-tempo performance. The Endorphin PRO 4 is available
at saucony.com and select retailers globally.
At Stanford, Fraser developed into one of the best runners in
the program's storied history. As a seven-time All-American, she
helped the Stanford team to multiple national podium finishes. She
capped her college career by winning the PAC 12 individual
10k title and setting the school
record for 5,000m (15:09).
Fraser ran her first 5k in third
grade through the Girls on the Run program, where she fell in love
with the sport. She attended Scotts Valley High School in
Northern California and graduated
a two-time Division IV State cross-country champion.
About Saucony: Saucony, the
'Original Running Brand' and a division of Wolverine World Wide,
Inc. (NYSE: WWW), is a leading global performance running brand
that fuses innovation, style and culture. Widely recognized for
award-winning technologies including PWRRUN™ PB, PWRRUN+™,
and SPEEDROLL™, Saucony creates innovative technical and
lifestyle footwear and apparel across Road, Trail and Originals.
Founded in 1898, Saucony exists to inspire and enable people to
live a better life through running culture, self-expression
and their impact on the world. For more information,
visit www.saucony.com.
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