ASICS America, recently named the Official Apparel Partner of the 2013 Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego, has added Olympic triathlete, Gwen Jorgensen, to its roster of elite athletes.
ASICS will support Jorgensen as she continues her career as one of the fiercest female triathletes of her generation. The relationship was kicked off this past weekend with Jorgensen ‘s win at the 2013 Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego event – with Jorgensen running in the ASICS GEL-Lyte33 shoe.
She completed the course in 01:59:59, to earn her third ITU World Triathlon Series (ITU WTS) win and the first USA Triathlon Elite National Championships title of her career.
Less than two years after completing her first competitive triathlon, Gwen placed second in the ITU World Championship Series, the best finish by an American woman in the history of the event at the time, and claimed the first female spot on the 2012 United States Olympic Triathlon Team. Her sights are already set on qualifying for her second Olympic Team and representing the United States at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
“I am thrilled to join the ASICS team and look forward to the support from such an esteemed brand,” Jorgensen said. “ASICS has such a wide range of quality products, so it was an easy decision for me to partner with them. This relationship will play a major role in my career and I look forward to what lies ahead.”
“Gwen is a phenomenal, world class athlete, and we admire her drive and dedication,” added ASICS Athlete Manager, Annie Adams. “She has a determination that reflects ASICS’ own ambition, and we are honoured to have such a rising star join our stellar roster of triathletes. We congratulate Gwen on her win this past weekend and look forward to supporting her in all of her future endeavours.”
