TYR Sport Inc has announced a six-year sponsorship agreement with the Swiss Swimming Federation (SSNF). Starting in 2011 and through to 2016, TYR will be the exclusive technical apparel supplier to the Swiss swimming, diving, open water, and synchronized swimming national teams.
The partnership will be a welcome addition for SSNF and for TYR in particular, as the company continues to expand its presence in the European market.
With several rising stars including a 3-time Swiss Record Holder and 2008 Olympic Finalist in the 200m freestyle, and a 2008 Open Water Olympian in the 10K, the Swiss Swimming Federation has a storied history of exceptional athletes.
The federation boasts a total of 26 European Championship Medals and 9 World Championship Medals.
“This is a very exciting time for our national team,” said Barbara Moosmann, Head of the Swiss Swimming Federation.
“Swiss Swimming is thrilled to establish a partnership with a premiere company in the technical suit market and it provides us with the opportunity to compete at our best.”
Currently, there are 4,500 registered swimmers and 60,000 affiliated club participants in Switzerland, where swimming is the third most popular sport in the nation. The partnership between TYR and SSNF will further develop the federation’s membership and youth programs.
“Through programs with our new sponsor, we will be able to make technical swim apparel available to youth and member programs throughout the Swiss market,” continued Moosmann.
TYR also sponsors the Danish, French and German Swimming Federations, the USA and Italian Triathlon Federations, and partners with Ironman (World Triathlon Corp, WTC) and US Masters Swimming.
