Arno Niemand Renews Van Dusen Sponsorship

BOULDER, Colo., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Arno Niemand, longtime proponent of women's wrestling, announced today that he will continue to sponsor wrestler Marcie Van Dusen through 2010.  A 2008 Olympian, Ms. Van Dusen will lead a Women's Wrestling Technique Tour around the U.S., making its first stop in Oklahoma City on March 27, during the 2010 Girls Folkstyle National Championship. Mr. Niemand's former company, Body Bar Inc., will support this sponsorship by providing Body Bar products and Body Bar DVDs throughout the year.

"It has been a pleasure working with Ms. Van Dusen, so it was an easy decision to continue the sponsorship," commented Arno Niemand, supporter of women's wrestling and previous owner and chairman of Body Bar Inc.  "We have had success with previous clinics so we added three more locations. Marcie is a professional and enthusiastic spokesperson for the growing women's wrestling industry."

"Arno Niemand and Marcie Van Dusen have been an integral part of the success of the U.S. Women's program," said Terry Steiner, national team coach for the USA Wrestling Women's Wrestling program. "Marcie developed her wrestling skills and mentality through USA Wrestling's development structure, largely because of the efforts and support of Arno and Body Bar Inc. Now Marcie is ready to give back to the youth of women's wrestling by helping educate its youth.  This is a win for all involved."

"Women's wrestling is growing and these young women now have opportunities to be trained and mentored by women who have walked in their shoes," commented Ms. Van Dusen. "I'm honored to be a part of this movement and grateful to Mr. Niemand for his continued support of women's wrestling."

About Arno Niemand

Mr. Niemand is a graduate of Cornell and was later inducted into the Cornell Hall of Distinguished Wrestling Alumni. He went on to earn his MBA in 1958 from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. Mr. Niemand has continued to support wrestling, and in 2008 received the FILA Gold Star, the highest award given to an individual by the world governing body of wrestling. In 2009, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

As previous owner and chairman of Body Bar Inc., Niemand has sponsored the USA Wrestling Women's National Team since 2003.

Body Bar products can be purchased online through www.bodybar.com.

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