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Former NYRR Chief Mary Wittenberg To Lead Pro Cycling Team

Former NYRR President & CEO Mary Wittenberg has taken over as "president of a popular U.S.-based pro cycling team that was rescued last year by an investment" from an international education company. EF Education First "stepped in to sponsor the cycling team formerly known as Cannondale-Drapac." Wittenberg’s job "will include identifying partnership opportunities and exploring resources to benefit the team, along with liaising between EF leadership and EP Pro Cycling staff." She left NYRR in '15 after 10 years leading the marathon organizer (WSJ.com, 12/19).

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