RLAB: M2MMA Appoints John Steffensen to Advisory Board - Seite 2

John became a Director on the Board of Athletics Australia, where he founded and collaborated with Athletics Australia to develop the Nitro Athletics track and field series. This series included variations on the traditional one-day athletics meeting to widen the sport's fanbase.

In 2016, John was also a technical liaison for the Maltese Olympic team. John is still consulting with Athletics Australia's High-performance and Commercial departments.

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Steffensen first stepped into motor racing at Sandown in 2017, driving a Porsche 997 GT3 Cup in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge series with Zagame Motorsport. He finished the championship in third place and moved immediately into the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2018, driving in the Porsche Centre Melbourne team.

John also serves as a commercial consultant for various sports federations and organisations worldwide, such as Athletics Australia, The Pho3nix Foundation, The Kingdom of Bahrain, Chemist Warehouse, and Puma.

John is an old boy of Trinity College, Perth, and Guildford Grammar School, Perth (92-96).

Expressing his excitement, John said, "I am thrilled to join the M2MMA Advisory Board, a pioneer in combat sports. With my background as an Olympic athlete and my deep involvement in professional sports, I bring a unique blend of discipline, strategic insight, and a vast network across various industries. Leveraging my love for precision and technology, I aim to help M2MMA elevate the sport of MMA, enhancing its appeal and athletes' well-being. It's an exciting new chapter where my passion for sports and technology converges to create something revolutionary."

"We are delighted to welcome John Steffensen to our Advisory Board at M2MMA," said Jeff Robinson, Chairman of M2MMA. "John's illustrious career in athletics and extensive network within the professional sports industry provides a remarkable depth of knowledge and experience that will be crucial in our journey. His passion for innovation and precision technology aligns perfectly with our vision to revolutionise MMA. It is a privilege to have such an esteemed figure join us in our mission to advance the sport and enhance athlete well-being."