Posted: April 27, 2006

Athletics: Tyson Foods Gets on Course with USA Track & Field

INDIANAPOLIS - Tyson Foods, Inc. and USA Track & Field (USATF) today jointly announced Tyson Foods' sponsorship of USA Track & Field, which will extend through the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China. The announcement of the company as Official Protein Sponsor represents a natural evolution of a relationship that began seven years ago with Tyson Foods' involvement in the annual Tyson Invitational indoor track meet.

"We are excited to be part of this powerful sport that hinges on high-energy performances," said Bob Corscadden, Tyson Foods' senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Protein, as part of a meal, increases power and strength. This partnership allows us to communicate the importance of protein and nutrition to millions of Americans in a powerful way."

Tyson Foods and its Protein Patrol will power the Visa Championship Series and USATF road races by distributing product samples and promotional items. Tyson Foods' support of the Visa Championship Series, USATF's signature series of televised indoor and outdoor track and field events, includes the Tyson Invitational, USA vs. The World at the Penn Relays, the Millrose Games, the AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships and USATF's Annual Meeting.

As part if its role at Visa Championship Series events, Tyson will be connecting local children's track and field clubs with top athletes at events throughout the season. The star performers of today will share training and lifestyle tips with the stand-outs of tomorrow, such as the importance of balancing a protein rich, well-balanced diet with physical activity.

"US Track & Field has enjoyed a tremendous working relationship with Tyson Foods for many years," said USATF CEO Craig Masback. "We are very pleased to formalize our relationship into one that will provide the kind of support that will power Team USA athletes to success through the 2008 Olympic Games."

As Official Protein Sponsor, Tyson Foods becomes a vital part of the growing USATF sponsor family that includes Nike, Visa, AT&T, 24-Hour Fitness, The Hershey Company and Gleukos.

About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products, which are marketed under the "Powered by Tyson™" strategy. Tyson is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, providing products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

About USA Track & Field
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the World's #1 Track & Field Team, one of the most-watched sporting events at the Olympic Games, the #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport, and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States: www.usatf.org.

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