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10/17/2024
Union Pacific Railroad yesterday announced it has a new four-year partnership with US Speedskating, the organization dedicated to supporting speedskaters from local clubs to the Olympics.
US Speedskating, along with the US Speedskating National Team, is based in Utah, near Salt Lake City. The state has long historical ties to UP and is home to 1,200 of the company's employees, according to a UP press release.
The sponsorship, which runs through March 2028, includes UP internship opportunities for athletes preparing for post-skating careers.
"This partnership brings together two iconic brands with shared values and a passion for winning,” said UP President Beth Whited. “We're excited to support these exceptional athletes as they race to the finish line.”
The first event featuring UP as a team sponsor will held be next month in Salt Lake City, when the 2024 Short Track World Tour gets underway. Additional upcoming events in Salt Lake City include the 2024 Short Track Four Continents Championships and the 2025 Short Track U.S. Championships.
UP has had a rich history in Utah since the transcontinental railroad's completion at Promontory Summit in 1869. Since then, the state remains a vital crossroads on UP's 23-state network, according to the company.