Our "SPURT" signs sponsorship contract with triathlon Yuko Takahashi
-We support athletes who challenge strongly until the last second-

Euglena Co., Ltd.

　Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo) is a triathlon player Yuko Takahashi from June 2019 at the sports jelly drink "SPURT" developed by Fujitsu Limited. We are pleased to inform you that we have signed a sponsorship contract with (Fujitsu affiliation).

　Yuko Takahashi, who signed the sponsorship contract this time, has won the Japan Student Championship four times since she started triathlon at the age of eight, was selected as the representative of Japan from 2014, and is the world at the 2016 Nyon FISU World University Championship. I won the championship. Moved the activity base overseas from 2017, won the individual championship in the Asian competition in 2018, won the Japanese championship in the same year, and became the top among Japanese athletes in the World Triathlon Series Yokohama Tournament held in May 2019 4 He has been active in competitions in Japan and around the world, including winning prizes.
　Our sports jelly drink "SPURT" will support Yuko Takahashi's success in the competition of triathlon, which puts a heavy load on the body through swimming, biking, and running.
　The details are as follows.

About the sponsorship contract of triathlon Yuko Takahashi by "SPURT"

■ Profile of Yuko Takahashi
　Date of Birth: August 27, 1991
　Birthplace: Mitaka City, Tokyo
　Hometown: Private Toho Girls' High School, Hosei University
　Affiliation: Fujitsu Limited

■ Comment from Yuko Takahashi
　Packed with essential nutrition for athletes, "SPURT" is a very encouraging and favorite product that supports tough training and racing until the last second. Euglena Co., Ltd.'s "SPURT" as a new partner, we would like to aim for a higher level as an athlete. I will do my best every day to become a player who can compete in the world.

■ Comments from the person in charge of "SPURT"
　Until now, Yuko Takahashi has cooperated in the promotion of "SPURT", such as appearing in the product introduction video of "SPURT". We have signed a sponsorship contract this time with the desire to support Yuko Takahashi, who is constantly striving toward high goals. I would like to continue to support the success of Yuko Takahashi.

<About SPURT>
　In sports, sustainability is an important factor that influences the course of the game. The sports jelly drink "SPURT" was developed as a product that supports athletes to exert their strength until the end of the competition, while making adjustments regarding the formulation with ^{certified sports nutritionists * 1 and top athletes.} "SPURT" is a microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena) that has ^{a unique component, paramylon * 2} in addition to abundant nutrients. This product is recommended for those who want to continue to achieve top performance by blending proteins, vitamins, minerals, etc. in a well-balanced manner in addition to sugar. It is certified by the international anti-doping program "Informed Choice" ^{* 3.}​
* 1 Specialist in sports nutrition. Qualification of joint certification of the Japan Dietetic Association and the Japan Sports Association.
* 2 A type of β-glucan possessed by mushrooms, etc., a functional ingredient peculiar to Euglena that is expected to be used in the healthcare field.
* 3 An international certification program for sports supplements operated by LGC (Laboratory of Government Chemist) in the United Kingdom.

"SPURT" product site: https://euglena.jp/spurt/
"SPURT" video featuring Yuko Takahashi: https://youtube.com/watch?v=AKPjH0LjAjk (SPURT official channel)

<About the Euglena
　Microalgae Euglena is a type of alga that has the characteristics of both plants and animals and contains abundant types of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in a well-balanced manner. In 2005, Euglena Co., Ltd. succeeded in mass culturing edible outdoors for the first time in the world.

<About Euglena Co., Ltd.>
　In 2005, we succeeded in establishing the world's first edible outdoor mass culture technology for the Euglena In addition to developing and selling functional foods and cosmetics that utilize the Euglena and Chlorella produced on Ishigaki Island, we are also conducting research toward the production of biofuels. https://euglena.jp

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