The Mater Private Network has announced a new sponsorship of five female athletes across a range of sports.
The five named this morning are Sarah Lavin, Ireland’s fastest woman and a champion sprint hurdler; Eve McMahon, two-time U21 World Champion sailor and Ireland’s youngest-ever Olympic sailor; Lara Gillespie, an accomplished racing cyclist and multiple gold and silver medallist in European youth championships; Ellen Walshe, a leading Irish record-breaking swimmer; and Nicola Tuthill, a rising young talent in hammer throwing who reached professional standard in just five years.
As a central element of the partnership, the sponsorship will provide opportunities for the athletes to support their professional careers. It will also provide critical funding for coaching, competition travel, training camps, and performance gear, helping the athletes reach their full potential on the global stage.
“We are privileged to support these five outstanding female athletes,” said John Hurley, Group Chief Executive, Mater Private Network.
” Mater Private Network, we believe in the values of courage, respect, and excellence, which these women demonstrate in every aspect of their athletic careers.”
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to health and well-being and highlights our dedication to empowering women in all professions, including sports, and helping them achieve their goals.”
“As a qualified healthcare professional, there is nobody I would trust more to look after my own medical needs,” said Lavin.
“Their dedication to innovation and excellence mirrors my own drive to push boundaries in my personal career and sport. With their support, I can focus on optimising my training and preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo.”
“Competing at the highest level requires unwavering commitment and the right backing,” added McMahon.
“Mater Private Network’s support will fuel my pursuit of excellence, helping me to train, compete, and strive for the podium.”
“Sailing is won in the details — every resource, every opportunity counts. Partnering with the four other women is nothing short of inspiring for a young athlete like me, and it is such an honour to be positioned alongside them.”
“The support from Mater Private Network will make my life as a full-time college student and full-time athlete much more manageable,” explained Tuthill.
“It will also allow me to travel to train and compete abroad and in Ireland, along with availing of best-in-class coaching and investing in my training equipment to allow for more efficient training. Access to Mater Private facility in my home county of Cork has reassured me that I have access to the finest healthcare in Ireland for all medical needs.”
Great photography above as well from Bryan Keane, himself an Olympian.
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A great partnership with a company that can blend financial support with medical backup to assist athletes in various ways.
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