Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office is poised to claim victory in this year’s bipartisan Congressional Physical Activity Challenge, according to sources familiar with the competition. The contest, which encourages lawmakers and their staff to stay active throughout May, pits teams from both chambers and parties against each other based on physical activity tracked by special smart watches.
Thune’s team leads in average activity points per participant, giving them a strong case for winning that category. However, in terms of total points accumulated, Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ team is set to take first place for the third consecutive year. This distinction has been compared to an electoral college versus popular vote scenario, with Thune’s team winning the former and Lummis’ team the latter.
The challenge involves 21 teams competing to rack up the most points through exercise, monitored via an app that compiles data from the loaned devices. While official results have yet to be announced, teams can view their standings through the app, with Thune’s team narrowly edging out Sen. Rick Scott’s office for the top spot in average points. Some members of Scott’s team have discussed requesting a recount to verify their totals.
In a statement to Axios, Lummis expressed pride in her team’s performance and the overall health improvements seen across participating teams. She also expressed interest in seeing which team ultimately secures the average points category.
The Congressional Physical Activity Challenge may not be as high-profile as major sporting events, but it highlights the efforts of lawmakers and aides to prioritize fitness despite their demanding schedules.
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