SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health
Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA), a global nutritional company, commends
former Women's Tennis Association (WTA) World No. 1 Kim Clijsters,
on her recent retirement and outstanding career. The tennis star,
who first learned about USANA when it became the Official Health
Supplement Supplier of the WTA in 2006, has been one of the
company's brand ambassadors for the past two years.
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"USANA has had a very big impact on my life, both as a tennis
player and a mother, and has helped give me the energy I need to do
both of those things," said Clijsters. "I'm excited to see what the
future will bring me and my family, and I thank USANA for their
continued support."
During her career, Clijsters won 41 singles and 11 doubles
titles, became a four-time Grand Slam winner, competed in the 2012
Summer Games and was honored with the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship
Award eight times for her professional outlook, positive attitude
and sense of fair play both on and off the court.
"Kim is a tremendous athlete and has become a great asset to
USANA over the years. We wish her the best on her future
endeavors," said USANA Chief Communications Officer Dan Macuga.
Clijsters, who announced her retirement earlier this year at the
U.S. Open, will conclude her career by playing one last singles
match against Venus Williams during
the Kim's Thank You Games with BNP Paribas Fortis, at the Antwerp
Sports Palace on December 12. The
match will kick-start the farewell ceremony to the Belgian
athlete.
USANA would also like to congratulate the rest of its WTA
Ambassadors on their notable season achievements:
- Sam Stosur, the current No. 1 Australian player, competed at
the 2012 London Games and finished the season at No. 9 overall in
the singles rankings. The tennis star also received the NewCombe
Medal for the third consecutive year.
- Zheng Jie (CHN) won her fourth WTA title at Auckland and finished in the Top Thirty
singles rankings at No. 26.
- Liezel Huber (USA) won her
49th through 53rd WTA doubles titles with doubles partner,
Lisa Raymond, at Paris [Indoors], Doha, Dubai,
Indian Wells and New Haven and was ranked No. 8 overall in doubles
rankings.
- Melanie Oudin (USA) won her
first WTA title at Birmingham, defeating Jelena Jankovic 64–62.
- Aleksandra Wozniak finished the season as the No. 1 Canadian
player and was listed in the Top 50 for the third time, at No.
43.
"I train for hours everyday and USANA's supplements help
replenish and nourish me. I know that I can trust their products
because I know what I'm taking is safe and pure," said Stosur. "I'm
thankful for their partnership and am proud to be one of the
600-plus elite athletes who trust my health to USANA."
For more information about USANA's products and company, visit
USANA.com.
About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences
(NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures
high-quality supplements and personal care, energy, and
weight-management products in their FDA-registered
facility in Salt Lake City,
Utah. USANA's products, tested by NSF International and used
by more than 600 professional athletes, are developed by
the company's award-winning team of scientists and sold
directly to Preferred Customers and Associates in 18 international
markets. Named one
of Outside magazine's "Best Places to
Work" for four consecutive years, USANA has received more than
100 state, national and international accolades,
including Utah Best of State, Stevie Awards, Australian
Business Awards, NutriSearch Editor's Choice and
others. Learn more about USANA (www.USANA.com) and
the USANA True Health
Foundation (www.USANAfoundation.org/), stay current with the
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Media Contact: Ashley Collins
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USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
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