Agency Leadership
Keuly Yemele
Founder & Managing Director · Building sustainable careers through disciplined representation.
Founder Profile
Keuly Yemele is the Founder and Managing Director of LionStride Management, an international athlete representation and sports management agency. He established LionStride to provide high-performance endurance and track & field athletes with a transparent, structured, and professional bridge to global competition, major brand partnerships, and long-term career longevity.
Professional Background
Keuly brings a multifaceted background spanning military leadership, technology, athletics, and international business development. At LionStride, he oversees strategic athlete placement, brand partnership cultivation, contract governance, and global race director relations.
Leadership & Disciplined Operations
Keuly’s military and technology background informs a disciplined, structured approach to athlete management, documentation, communication, and operational planning.
Core Representation Pillars
- —Direct, transparent contract and prize purse governance
- —Clear, documented commission structures established prior to activation
- —Safeguarding-first protocol protecting physical and psychological welfare
- —Dedicated executive leadership and hands-on career management
Executive Message
Building sustainable careers through disciplined representation.
“Every exceptional athlete deserves a clear, professional pathway to the world stage. LionStride Management was founded on that core conviction. Too many world-class runners fail to reach their full potential not for lack of talent, but due to a lack of structured guidance, international access, and transparent representation. Our commitment is absolute: represent athletes with integrity, communicate with complete clarity, protect their professional interests, and build long-term career value. Every race invitation, every contract negotiated, and every start line reached is built on trust. LionStride exists to transform athletic talent into sustainable global success.”
Keuly YemeleFounder & Managing Director, LionStride Management
About LionStride
Elite Athlete Management, Built for the Global Stage
LionStride Management represents premier endurance athletes worldwide, delivering structured career administration, international race recruitment, and high-impact brand partnerships.
4
Represented Athletes
2026
Year Established
4
Global Racing Regions
100%
Ethical & Transparent Governance
Mission
Empowering endurance talent through ethical, transparent, and strategic global representation.
Vision
To establish a globally recognized athlete management agency defined by integrity and athletic performance.
Core Values
Integrity · Transparency · Professionalism · Athlete Welfare · Long-Term Career Strategy
Headquartered in Texas, United States · Established 2026
Our Core Purpose
Talent Deserves Opportunity
World-class talent requires world-class representation. LionStride bridges the gap between high-potential athletes and global competition, managing administrative and commercial complexities so athletes can focus on elite performance.
Global Reach
International Competition Network
Connecting athletes with elite field directors and prestigious road race circuits around the world.
Africa
Targeted road racing opportunities across West, Central, and East Africa.
Europe
Premier marathon, half marathon, and World Athletics Label road races.
Asia
High-growth international marathons and commercial road race circuits.
North America
Major U.S. marathon appearances, track invitations, and brand activations.
Structured Recruitment
Athlete Evaluation Process
LionStride conducts a thorough multi-stage evaluation prior to extending representation offers. Our intake model assesses verified performance metrics, health indicators, career trajectory, and professional readiness.
Regulatory Recognition
World Athletics Athletes' Representative
World Athletics Athlete Representative Licensing Pathway
Eligibility Approved · Examination PendingLionStride's founder has formally submitted credentials for licensing as a World Athletics Athletes' Representative. Official accreditation details will be published upon regulatory completion.
Credentials
Ethics, Safeguarding & Professional Certifications
LionStride is built on athlete safeguarding, financial integrity, open communication, and strict compliance with global athletic standards. Certified in World Athletics Safeguarding Essentials, agency leadership operates with complete transparency across all commercial and competitive affairs.
World Athletics Safeguarding Essentials
World Athletics
Underpins LionStride's athlete-first welfare policies and ethical governance practices.
View Certification (PDF) ↗Strategic Vision
Building a Globally Respected Endurance Agency
2026
Foundation establishment, charter roster curation, and initial international race placements.
2027
Expansion of global race director partnerships and selective roster growth across distance disciplines.
2028
Major World Marathon Majors integration and long-term commercial sponsor acquisitions.
2029+
Positioned as a premier global agency for elite endurance and track & field talent.