TYR Sport Inc has announced a sponsorship agreement with British triathlete Tom Lowe. Under the deal, TYR will be the exclusive apparel sponsor for Lowe for all three triathlon disciplines.
Lowe, who is currently dating Ironman World Record Holder Chrissie Wellington, enters 2011 and the new deal with TYR on the back of a tremendous conclusion to the 2010 season.
He placed third overall at Ironman Arizona; and even though Arizona was Lowe’s first full Ironman, he managed the fastest run split (2:48:11) of the day for the men and emerged as one to watch in 2011.
“I’m very excited to be joining the TYR family as a sponsored athlete, giving me the opportunity to wear what I believe is the premier triathlon wetsuit, race suit and clothing on the market,” said Lowe.
“Hand in hand with this, TYR’s dedication to continual improvement and innovation of its products, and its support of, and close work with, it’s athletes, I’m sure will allow me to achieve my race goals and continued development within triathlon. I truly believe that wearing TYR will make me a faster, more complete athlete.”
During his enforced break from competition, Lowe coached and trained elite athletes in triathlon, duathlon and running. Lowe is a fully qualified UK Athletics Level 2 Endurance Coach as well as a REP’s Level 3 Certified Personal Trainer.
“Tom’s desire to compete at the highest level exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the TYR brand. We are excited to bring Tom into the TYR family and look forward to a great 2011 race season,” said Ryan Dolan, Vice President of Sales.
TYR recently sponsored US triathlete Matt Chrabot. The brand also sponsors 3x World Champion and Ironman World Record Holder Chrissie Wellington, 2010 Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and three-time Xterra World Champion Julie Dibens.
The current roster of TYR athletes is:
Mirinda Carfrae
Matt Chrabot
Julie Dibens
John Flanagan
Sarah Haskins
Pete Jacobs
Becky Lavelle
Joanna Lawn
Tom Lowe
Mackenzie Madison
Andy Potts
Dr Amanda Stevens
Magali Tisseyre
T.J. Tollakson
Chrissie Wellington
