As the 2013 Ironman race calendar got under way at Agrosuper Ironman 70.3 Pucon in Chile this past weekend, for pro triathlete Luke McKenzie it marked the beginning of a new era. He has officially signed a long term deal with the iconic running and triathlon brand Saucony.
The 2013 Pucon Ironman 70.3 event was McKenzie’s first race in the Saucony Team colours; and the Australian athlete secured a seventh place in the opening IM of the year.
“I am super excited to be joining the Saucony team,” said McKenzie. “Over the years I have watched so many champions wear the Saucony brand with pride! I remember Greg Welch jumping across the Kona finish line in 1994 and wanting to have that moment for myself.”
He added, “Joining the team of superb triathletes such as Linsey Corbin, Meredith Kessler, Dede Grisbauer, Heather & Trevor Wurtele, Catriona Morrison and Luke Bell makes this relationship so much more special. I am really looking forward to building my year and performing at my best in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona with an amazing team behind me.”
ABM Sports Management director Amanda Balding said, “Meeting with Jessica Cohen and visiting the Saucony headquarters in Boston, MA, cemented the deal for Luke. We fell in love with the family owned feel and their pursuit of their mission to create the perfect running shoe. Saucony’s design team has a hands-on development approach and the high tech running lab was exactly what we were looking for to help Luke move forward in his career.”
Jessica Cohen of Saucony highlighted, “We are thrilled to welcome Luke to the Saucony family. We believe in his long term goals and are excited to be part of his journey.”
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