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Press Release -- September 11th, 2014
Source: Sprint Nextel
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Meet Champion U.S. Snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington This Saturday

In anticipation of the cooler weather and snow season, Sprint is bringing U.S. snowboarder and gold medalist Kaitlyn Farrington to meet with fans in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Kaitlyn will be at the Sprint Clackamas Town Center store to meet fans and sign autographs. In addition, fans can hear first-hand from Kaitlyn about how wireless technology plays a role in her training for the upcoming ski and snowboarding season, and how she integrates products like Samsung Galaxy S® 5 Sport and Gear™ Fit to meet fitness goals.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport a Sprint-exclusive device with both the hardware and software made for today’s health-conscious users. Among the handset’s many features is S Health™, an integrated mobile health platform to access health info, map out workouts, and make healthier eating choices. It even monitors heart rate before and after activity with a built-in heart-rate monitor.[1] It is water and dust resistant[2] so it can be as active as its user, and features a textured body making the smartphone easier to hold and preventing it from slipping from the hand.

The Gear Fit provides the connectivity benefits of Samsung wearable technology while tracking steps and monitoring heart rate to help achieve health and fitness goals. It also keeps the Galaxy smartphone user up to date with instant notifications such as incoming calls, email and text messages.

Special in-store giveaways and promotions:
Save $50 instantly on the Samsung Gear Fit when you buy any Samsung device, like the new Samsung Galaxy S® 5 Sport.

In-Store Special Offer – 20 percent off any fitness accessory. 40 percent off a second accessory if two fitness accessories are purchased in the same transaction.[3]

WHEN:
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Noon – 1 p.m.

WHERE:
11211 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite X
Happy Valley, OR 97086

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Fans are encouraged to follow Farrington and Sprint on Twitter at @KaitlynFarr or @sprintnews more information.


[1] This device, S Health, and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
[2] This device has been tested and received an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of IP67, which tests for dust intrusion and for water submersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. Covers must be tightly closed.
[3] The second accessory must be equal or less value. Offer valid in-store only on September 13, 2014.

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