Saucony has signed Olympic triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker, ranked as top American in 2009, and Sarah Groff, a member of the USA Triathlon National Team, to multi-year endorsement contracts.
"Saucony has such a rich history in the sport of triathlon and I’m thrilled to have a partner with the experience, knowledge and products to compete at the highest levels," said Shoemaker. "The brand’s focus on innovation is really apparent in their training and racing gear. Their AMP PRO2 training and recovery apparel is allowing me to train harder and recover faster. I look forward to proudly representing Saucony as I continue in my quest for the 2012 Olympics."
Shoemaker is the winner of the 2009 Hamburg World Championship Series Race and the ITU Duathlon World Championships, while Groff, who competed in her first World Cup race in 2005, vaulted to number 4 in the World Cup ranking and top American in 2008.
Groff added, "I’m honoured to represent a brand that is both motivating and authentic. Saucony truly appreciates the technical needs of the triathlete and they really work hard to provide every advantage possible when designing footwear and apparel. I’m thrilled that Saucony is now part of my Olympic focus."
Shoemaker and Groff join other Saucony triathletes, including: Ironman World Champion Kate Major; 11-time Ironman champion Lisa Bentley; 2-time Ironman champions Dede Griesbauer and Michael Lovato; Longhorn 70.3 champion Richie Cunningham; and top US triathlete Linsey Corbin, among others.
"Jarrod and Sarah are an exciting addition to our Saucony triathlon roster," said Richie Woodworth, president of Saucony."Both embody the competitive spirit of the brand and their passion for winning is an inspiration to the whole Saucony team. We look forward to their input as we continue to develop the finest performance footwear and apparel for runners and triathletes everywhere."
Both Shoemaker and Groff are represented by Michael O’Neil of Training Camp North.
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