Scott Fairchild, owner of Fairchild Management Group and agent for Ironman legend Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, has confirmed a new partnership between the 11-time Ironman winner and Zipp Wheels.
Zipp Speed Weaponry was founded in 1988 with the sole mission of making athletes faster on their bikes. Over the course of the last 20 years, Zipp has drawn on its core competencies of design engineering, composites knowledge and wind tunnel development. It is these competencies that have allowed Zipp to deliver a series of firsts in the cycling industry: from the first carbon disc wheel to the first carbon crank, to the first wheel to achieve negative drag in wind tunnel testing.
McCormack said, "To be working with Zipp for the rest of my competitive career is just a blessing. My focus now is about aligning with companies that make the best product. To be working with Zipp is a perfect synergy for myself. The fastest wheel set in the world and the range of products to choose from allows me to focus simply on winning races. I know the product underneath me is the fastest and most reliable in the sport and this gives me peace of mind."
Brian Gavette, Zipp Director of Sales and Marketing, added, “For over 20 years Zipp Speed Weaponry has a rich history and proud tradition in Triathlon from ITU to Ironman World Championships. Our commitment to technology, innovation and performance has allowed Zipp to have great success with many of the best triathletes in history. We are proud to add two-time World Champion Chris McCormack to our team. We feel that Zipp’s commitment to excellence and Macca’s desire to win is a great match.”
