GoPro's 'Grom Quest' Talent Search Program Brings Five New Stars into the GoPro Athlete Family

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GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) has announced the selection of five young athletes through its 'Grom Quest' talent search program, chosen from over 4,000 video submissions. The program, open to athletes aged 17 and younger worldwide, requires participants to submit their best performance clips captured on GoPro cameras.

The selected athletes, ranging from 9 to 16 years old, include:

• Truly Adams (14) - Karting champion with National Cup wins
• Weston Lukens (10) - MTB rider with 24+ wins
• Carter Durlacher (16) - #2 ranked IFSA Jr National Tour skier
• Iyla Edwards (15) - RMSHA Series Points Champion in snowmobile
• Max Cristea (13) - Karting prodigy with 16 wins

Winners will receive GoPro equipment, mentorship opportunities with pro athletes, and brand exposure through GoPro's social channels. The Grom Quest Challenge continues to accept submissions through the GoPro Quik App or GoPro.com/Awards.

Positive

• Large participation with over 4,000 submissions indicates strong brand engagement
• Program builds GoPro's athlete roster and strengthens brand presence in youth sports
• Marketing initiative helps showcase product capabilities through user-generated content

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• None.

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced the addition of five young athletes to its team of elite professional athletes through Grom Quest, GoPro's ongoing video-submission-based talent search program. 

Grom Quest participants submitted video clips of their best performances in their given sport, captured on a GoPro. The five athletes selected were chosen out of more than 4,000 submissions. The Grom Quest Challenge is ongoing and open to athletes around the world aged 17 and younger.

Grom Quest winners will be showcased on GoPro's social channels to help grow their personal brands. They will also receive equipment and gear from GoPro and have the opportunity to meet and learn from GoPro's world-class roster of established pro athletes.

"We're stoked to bring on these five young athletes to our GoPro family," said Rick Loughery, GoPro's Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications. "GoPro's Grom Quest is all about elevating and supporting the next generation of athletes. We can't wait to see how they push their sports to the limit." 

Grom Quest Challenge winners include top young athletes with ages ranging between 9 and 16:

• Truly Adams: Karting | Age 14 | USA. Truly is an elite racer, winning his first AM Ortega J1 Karting Race at age eight. He's gone on to win the National Cup and the KA100 race.
• Weston Lukens: MTB | Age 10 | USA. With over 24 wins and 30 podium placements, Weston is the youngest person to be invited to and ride the Cam Zink Invitational, Reece Wallace Invitational, and Freeride Fiesta, and the youngest person to land a front flip on a MTB.
• Carter Durlacher: Ski | Age 16 | Canada. Consistent top 3 performances for the season on the IFSA Jr National Tour in the U15 category resulted in Carter taking the #2 overall spot on the tour and earned him recognition in the IFSA Hall of Champions for 2024. 
• Iyla Edwards: Snowmobile | Age 15 | USA. In addition to her 13 wins and 27 podium placements, Iyla won the Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) Series Points Champion in Pro Women's Improved and Modified.
• Max Cristea: Karting | Age 13 | USA. Max is a decorated kart racer, winning his first podium placement at age 5. He's since gone on to achieve 16 wins and 57 podium placements.

The Grom Quest Challenge is an ongoing contest open to all sports and athletes around the world who are 17 years old or younger. Participants can submit their clips to the GoPro Grom Quest Awards Challenge via the GoPro Quik App or at GoPro.com/Awards. Learn more about the challenge here.

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FAQ

What is GoPro's Grom Quest program and how does it work?

Grom Quest is GoPro's video-submission talent search program for athletes aged 17 and under. Participants submit their best sports performance clips captured on GoPro cameras through the Quik App or GoPro.com/Awards.

How many athletes were selected in GoPro's latest Grom Quest announcement?

GoPro selected 5 young athletes out of more than 4,000 submissions, with ages ranging from 9 to 16 years old.

What benefits do Grom Quest winners receive from GPRO?

Winners receive GoPro equipment and gear, social media exposure through GoPro's channels, and opportunities to meet and learn from GoPro's professional athletes.

Who are the latest athletes selected for GoPro's Grom Quest program?

The selected athletes are Truly Adams (karting), Weston Lukens (MTB), Carter Durlacher (skiing), Iyla Edwards (snowmobile), and Max Cristea (karting).