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From Collegiate Presswire's RadioWire (https://www.cpwire.com/radio): Radio Three of America�s newest champions are coming to a breakfast table near you. Today in Athens, Wheaties, �The Breakfast of Champions,� announced the release of new packages honoring record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps, gymnastics champion Carly Patterson, and sprinter Justin Gatlin. Swimmer Michael Phelps, who won eight medals and broke nine records at the 2004 Summer Olympics:
�You know it�s an unbelievable thing to have and a great thing that I�ve enjoyed. Being able to be on the cover of a Wheaties box is an honor and it�s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity � I�m glad I have it.�
The soon-to-be-released 18-ounce packages will be available nationally beginning in mid-September, and continues Wheaties� storied tradition of honoring great American champions dating back to Johnny Weismuller and Babe Didrickson in the 1930�s. CLICK HERE to download a transcript of this story: CLICK HERE to download a multimedia (MP3) file of this story: © Copyright 2004 Collegiate Presswire, Inc. and NBN/CP RadioWire |