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Last Updated on December 13, 2021
After a week that saw a groundbreaking name, image and likeness deal for current and future University of Texas football offensive lineman, the NIL momentum continues for Longhorn student-athletes as Optimum Nutrition has announced partnerships with three UT stars across basketball, swimming and track & field.
Recent Olympic freestyle swimmer Drew Kibler, Pan American Games medalist hurdler and sprinter Chanel Brissett and basketball forward Christian Bishop have joined the Optimum Nutrition roster to promote their new AMIN.O. Energy beverage flavor Orange Blast, connecting back to the burnt orange of the University of Texas.
“The new NIL policy is an exciting opportunity for student athletes to be rewarded for all the hard work they put in,” said swimmer Kibler. “For me, when it comes to partnering with brands, I want to try to find brands that align with my goals, and Optimum Nutrition is a brand that helps me get to where I want to be.”
The trio of Longhorns star in a digital campaign that will feature content from current student and alumni social influencers. Additionally, Optimum Nutrition will distribute 10,000 samples of the Orange Blast flavor around Texas’ campus in Austin during major sporting events, finals week and recreational sports activities.
“Optimum Nutrition is proud to support these college athletes as they strive to reach their performance goals in their chosen sport, in the classroom and beyond,” said Jim Hogan, senior brand director at Optimum Nutrition. “ON supports and recognizes athletes at every level for their dedication and commitment to achieving their personal best.”
Kibler, Brissett and Bishop join Optimum Nutrition’s ambassador roster that includes soccer player Abby Dahlkemper of the San Diego Wave FC and U.S. Women’s National Team, three-time Olympian in artistic gymnastics Sam Mikulak and former college football player and “The Bachelor” franchise fan-favorite Tyler Cameron, among others.
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