HERSHEY, Pa. – The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) and its
flagship brand, Hershey’s, today announced its two-year partnership with
USA Gymnastics as the exclusive confectionery sponsor through 2017.
Hershey also proudly welcomed Shannon Miller, the most decorated
American gymnast in history and two-time Olympic gold medalist, to be a
part of the Hershey family and serve as a brand ambassador through the
Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The relationship with the Olympic sport’s U.S
national governing body and the gymnastics legend is effective
immediately.
As an official sponsor of USA Gymnastics, Hershey’s, America’s
iconic chocolate bar, will bring moments of goodness and patriotic pride
to consumers, athletes and fans while elevating the passion for the
sport nationwide. Hershey’s will be the presenting sponsor of
2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships and serve as a key sponsor of
the 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions, conducted by USA
Gymnastics following the 2016 Olympic Games.
“Hershey’s is honored and proud to partner with USA Gymnastics
and work with the legendary
