USA Bobsled/Skeleton Announces Exciting New Partnership
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by Abby Slenker
LAKE PLACID, NY (September 3, 2025) - USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) is proud to recognize Phil Saunders for his remarkable commitment to supporting our team. After attending the 2025 Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, NY, Saunders was inspired by the athletes’ drive, determination, and commitment to compete at the highest level.
Following a tour of the USA Bobsled garage and conversations with the athletes, team coaches, and mechanics, Saunders learned of the team’s need for a new four-man sled to remain competitive on the world stage. Through his company, Saunders Management, he pledged the funding required to purchase a state-of-the-art bobsled.
In a unique gesture, Saunders assigned the sled’s advertising rights to Kodak, a company with which he has close ties. Kodak decals will be featured on USABS sleds, marking the start of this exciting new initiative.
“We are grateful for the generous support of Mr. Saunders and the partnership with Kodak. In bobsled, success depends on three essential factors; an explosive start, technical driving skill, and competitive equipment. A new sled will provide the USA four-man team the support and confidence needed to compete with the world’s best this season,” shared Aron McGuire, USABS CEO.
Saunders, well-known for his business ventures and philanthropy, has been associated with U.S. winter sports for a long time, most notably during the 1980 Games in Lake Placid. “I think it’s important to support our U.S. athletes. Kodak is an iconic American company with a rich history of supporting USA teams, which makes this a perfect fit,” Saunders said. “I’m proud to make this investment and look forward to seeing our team on the podium in 2026.”
“Kodak supports the United States as a proud U.S.-based manufacturing company, and now we’re proud to support the USA team,” said Jim Continenza, Kodak’s Executive Chairman and CEO. “We look forward to seeing our iconic yellow and red colors speed down the track with the red, white and blue”.
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About USA Bobsled/Skeleton
USA Bobsled/Skeleton is the national governing body for the sports of bobsled and skeleton racing in the United States. Based in Lake Placid, NY, USA Bobsled/Skeleton oversees the development and training of American athletes at all levels of competition. For additional information on USABS, visit USABS.com
About Kodak
Kodak (NYSE: KODK) is a leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals. With 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D, we believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Our innovative, award-winning products, combined with our customer-first approach, make us the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to environmental stewardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at kodak.com, or follow us on X @Kodak and LinkedIn.
About Saunders Management
Saunders Management Company manages and oversees the various business interests of E. Philip Saunders and his affiliated companies, which have included energy, transportation, recreation, mining, banking and real estate, as well as his philanthropic endeavors, principally through the Saunders Foundation, which continues to shape lives and build a better future.
