Return of the Queens as TOGETHXR and Snapchat Renew ‘Snap The Gap’ Athlete Content Accelerator

TOGETHXR and Snapchat Reveal New ‘Snap the Gap’ Athlete Cohort in Renewed Partnership to Elevate Content Creators

The Nine ‘Snap Star’ athletes include Taylor Townsend, Katelyn Ohashi, Rae Burrell, Laney Choboy, Lauren James, Skye Nicholson, Jada Williams, Caroline Harvey, Eva Gaetino

Women’s media company TOGETHXR has partnered with Snapchat on “Snap the Gap,” a content creator accelerator program. TOGETHXR has delivered as the fast-growing and engaging women’s sports media company, and together with partner Snapchat (Snap Inc.) have returned the groundbreaking ‘Snap the Gap’ content creator accelerator program with a second version consisting of nine influential ‘Snap Stars.” Co-founded by sports media veteran Jessica Robertson alongside four of the world’s greatest professional athletes — Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird — TOGETHXR focuses on rich storytelling rooted in lifestyle and youth culture. The Sports Techie community blog curator was raised by the best women’s basketball player in Ecuadorian history who is now 86-years old and as a result, I’ve long been a supporter of female sports. The range includes professional, collegiate and amateurs, as well as youth aged girls up to retired lady athletes, some still active and inspiring as centurions. The trailblazing media and commerce company has generated more than eight figures in revenue from its trademarked slogan and product line, which boldly state an undeniable truth: “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports.” Facts.

“At Snapchat, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful authentic athlete storytelling can be,” said Emma Wakely, Head of Sports and Media Partnership at Snapchat. “The impact of our first year with Snap the Gap reinforced the importance of creating opportunities for women athletes to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. We’re excited to continue our partnership with TOGETHXR and support this year’s group of athletes as they grow their brands, expand their communities, and excel as creators.”

Snap the Gap

The wide variety of inspiring female participants accepted into the popular program as athletes representing their respective sport, team or league have access to strategic guidance, resources, and direct mentorship to assist with growing personal brands, creating compelling content, increase audience size and reach, and ultimately, unlocking sustainable revenue through story monetization on SnapChat.

By renewing the partnership, TOGETHXR earned the opportunity to continue building on the momentum of the inaugural program on Snapchat. Last year saw the inaugural athletes share more than 14,000 Snap Stories and 524 Spotlights over a three month period, generating in excess of 16 million Snap Story views and 26 million Spotlight views. Another key result was Snap Stars grew their Snapchat follower counts by an average of 1,491% during the cohort year.

The 2026 Snapchat and TOGETHXR ‘Snap the Gap’ program features the following nine ‘Snap Stars’:

  • Katelyn Ohashi, Gymnast  – Snapchat Handle: @katelyn_ohashi
  • Rae Burrell, Los Angeles Sparks Guard (WNBA) – Snapchat Handle: @rae.hoops
  • Laney Choboy, Nebraska Volleyball Libero (NCAA) – Snapchat Handle: @laney.165
  • Lauren James, Chelsea FC Forward (WSL) – Snapchat Handle: @whoisljten
  • Taylor Townsend, Professional Tennis Player (WTA) – Snapchat Handle: @tay_taytownsend
  • Skye Nicholson, Australian Boxer (WBC) – Snapchat Handle: @skyebnic1
  • Jada Williams, LSU Guard (NCAA) – Snapchat Handle: @jadakwill23
  • Caroline Harvey, Vancouver Goldeneyes (PWHL) – Snapchat Handle: @kkharveyy4
  • Eva Gaetino, Denver Summit FC Defender (NWSL) – Snapchat Handle: @evagaetino 

Visit TOGETHXR.com.

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Sports Techie, TOGETHXR’s in-house production studio has developed a slate of premium scripted and unscripted content streaming on platforms including Amazon Prime and FuboTV.

If you are interested in being a part of Snap the Gap as a partner, sponsor or participant, contact press@togethxr.com.

Except for you, Enes Kanter Freedom, you stinkin’ creep.

Best wishes to this cohort of nine ‘Snap Star’ athletes, Taylor Townsend, Katelyn Ohashi, Rae Burrell, Laney Choboy, Lauren James, Skye Nicholson, Jada Williams, Caroline Harvey, and Eva Gaetino.

All gender of fans are ready to engage and root you onward as you each trailblaze across Snapchat as your authentic selves, towards a kinder and more tolerant future.

I’ll be following via Sports Techie Snapchat: sportstechie.

So say we all.

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