Athletes, Fall Out Boy Hit the Big Screen at Nike+ Human Race
World’s Largest Mobile HD Video Screen to Dazzle Crowds at Festival
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CHICAGO (August 22, 2008) Spectators won’t have to strain to see Fall Out Boy onstage during the Nike+ Human Race 10K in Chicago. Ditto for the thousands of runners expected to participate at Soldier Field as part of the world’s largest one-day running event, thanks to a giant, 9-by-16 foot video screen stationed at Soldier Field. The massive, daylight-visible LED screen – provided by GoVision LP – offers state-of-theart video quality and high-definition widescreen resolution.
“Everyone at the Nike+ Human Race will have a front-row seat for the action,” said Chris Curtis, CEO of GoVision (www.jumbo.tv). “They’ll not only get a great view of Fall Out Boy, but they’ll be able to follow the race in real time as if they were at home watching the Olympics.”
GoVision is a leading provider of larger-than-life LED video walls and mobile units. Based in Keller, Texas, the company’s jumbo screens are featured at hundreds of events across North America where large crowds can benefit from a better view of the action.
About Nike+ Human Race
On 08.31.08, Nike hosts a run like no other before with the Nike+ Human Race – the World’s Largest One Day Running Event. Nike’s first global race will take place over the course of one day, across 25 cities and featuring 25 top musical acts. The 10K event celebrates runners and their sport, offering participants across the globe the chance to run and compete together in an unprecedented race experience. Spanning multiple continents, Nike+ Human Race cities will include Chicago, LA, New York, London, Madrid, Paris, Istanbul, Melbourne, Shanghai, São Paulo and Vancouver among others. Runners will be treated to an exclusive music concert featuring one of today’s top artists as part of the event—in Chicago, Fall Out Boy will perform. Participants will be able to run for a cause as a portion of funds raised will be donated to three Nike+ Human Race beneficiaries: WWF, the global conservation organization, Lance Armstrong Foundation and UN refugee agency’s ninemillion.org campaign. The race will be open to anyone, anywhere. Runners outside of the 25 race day cities can join by logging into nikeplus.com. With the help of Nike+ and the Nike+ SportBand, every city and every road can become a race-day course. For more information, visit nikeplus.com.
About GoVision
A private company formed in 2002, GoVision (www.jumbo.tv) has been a prominent part of many national events, including the 55th Presidential Inauguration, the Breeders’ Cup, Olympic Torch Relay, Dallas Cowboys halftime show, and Lance Armstrong’s Ride for the Roses. GoVision is the screen provider of Texas Motor Speedway and Oklahoma University football games. The Keller, Texas-based company provides affordable day or night, larger-than-life video broadcast for outdoor and indoor events nationwide through state-of-the-art LED screens and a fleet of custom-built mobile units. GoVision offers superior products and services priced to accommodate virtually any event budget.
