Colgate Women’s Games Teams Up with World-Class Athletes Sha’Carri Richardson, Ajeé Wilson and Natasha Hastings for Milestone 50th Season
The Nation’s Longest-Running Indoor Track & Field Series for Girls and Women Returns in December with New Nonprofit Partners Girls On The Run NYC and PowerPlay NYC
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Colgate-Palmolive Company announced today that Colgate Women’s Games, the nation’s longest-running indoor Track & Field series for girls and women, will return this December with Sha’Carri Richardson, Ajeé Wilson and Natasha Hastings supporting its 50th anniversary. The 50th Season will run from December 2025 to February 2026, with events taking place at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City.
“Track and field didn’t just teach me how to compete; it taught me how to lead, give back and stand firm in who I am. This sport gave me a platform to show up fully, both on and off the track. That’s why it’s important to me to support the next generation. I want them to know they can dream big, move with purpose and never compromise their truth to fit in,” said Sha’Carri Richardson, 2023 World Champion in the 100m. “Colgate Women’s Games is more than just an athletic competition. I am proud to partner with Colgate Women’s Games because of its commitment to opening doors and building futures for women and girls for half a century.”
Rooted in a mission of education, mentorship and athletic excellence, Colgate Women’s Games has inspired generations of students and athletes to pursue their educational goals. The Games were founded in 1974 by legendary Brooklyn track and field coach Fred Thompson, with the support of Colgate-Palmolive. Participating athletes have the opportunity to win one of more than 100 educational scholarships awarded by Colgate-Palmolive each year, in $2,000, $1,000, and $500 denominations, based on order of finish in the series’ finals.
“Fifty years ago, Colgate Women’s Games were started with a clear vision by my former coach and mentor, Fred Thompson: to give every participating girl and woman a safe place to run, grow and believe in herself,” said Cheryl Toussaint, Meet Director, Colgate Women’s Games. “Today, with the enduring support of Colgate-Palmolive, that commitment has empowered thousands – including me. Make no mistake, this is more than a track and field series that awards educational scholarships. This is where confidence is built…
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