Huntington Beach, CA – Denmark’s Jeanette Ottesen captured two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2011 European Short Course Championships in Szczecin, Poland.  Ottesen won the 100 fly with a time of 56.22.  That time currently ranks her third in the world this year.  Ottesen also won gold in the 4×50 medley relay with the TYR sponsored Danish Federation.  Ottesen just missed a third gold in the 100 freestyle where she placed second with a 52.05, placing her second in the current world rankings.

In addition, TYR’s Markus Deibler of Germany placed second in the 100 IM with a 53.04, placing him eighth in the world rankings.  For more information on TYR’s sponsored athletes and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes.  Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes.  The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices.  We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance.  Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition.  We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products.  Always.

Huntington Beach, CA – TYR’s Matt Grevers claimed the 100m backstroke title at the 2011 Dual in the Pool held in Atlanta.  Grevers’ time of 48.95 edged TYR’s Nick Thoman who finished second with a 50.13.  Grevers’ success continued in the 100m butterfly with a first place finish and a time of 50.54.

Ricky Berens had a fantastic race to capture the title in the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:42:68.  Berens, Grevers, and Thoman all contributed to the overall win for Team USA against a stacked field of European All-Stars.  For more information on TYR’s sponsored athletes and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes.  Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes.  The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices.  We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance.  Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition.  We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products.  Always.

Huntington Beach, CA – December 6, 2011 – Built in America and engineered in the pursuit of gold, TYR’s new Alchemy Project 2012 speedsuit series redefines the physics of fast.  Going far beyond what was previously thought possible, the TYR R&D team utilized the most advanced hydrodynamic technology in developing the FINA approved AP12.  Turbo compression fabric, anatomically engineered fit, and bonded four-way lock seams combine to create a ruthless force in the water.

Sleek and explosive, the AP12 uses compression and construction to optimize body position and reduce form drag in the water. Muscles will fire faster, blood flow will be increased, and the core will be engaged.  Representing a whole new level of performance, the AP12 sets a new benchmark in speed with its state of the art design.

Racing in the new AP12 speedsuit series will be TYR’s elite team of athletes, which includes World Record Holders and Olympic Medalists.  International athletes include reigning world champions Camille Lacourt (France) and Jeanette Ottesen (Denmark), and World Short Course Medalists Markus and Steffen Deibler (Germany).  TYR’s team of U.S. athletes led by Matt Grevers (2008 Beijing Gold & Silver Medalist), Ariana Kukors (Current World Record Holder and Former World Champion), Ricky Berens (2008 Beijing Gold Medalist), Megan Jendrick (2000 Sydney Gold Medalist & 2008 Beijing Silver Medalist), Amanda Weir (2004 Athens Silver Medalist), Nick Thoman (World Record Holder), and Josh Schneider (American Record Holder) will also look to dominate in the AP12 this race season.

2011 World Champion in the 100m backstroke Camille Lacourt touted AP12’s performance qualities saying: “The AP12 is the first technical suit that I have contributed to by working with the product developers at TYR. The result is stunning! Using the latest technological innovations and adapting them to the extreme demands of  competitive swimmers, TYR has made the lightest, most compressive speedsuit. Given the importance of 2012, I know I have the best equipment to face my competitors.”

Made of a lightweight, hydrophobic micro-filament textile, AP12’s turbo compression fabric provides enhanced stretch and memory retention.  Specialized seams combine with sleek designs to optimize body position and reduce drag.  Four new race styles (all offered in a new unique Black/Gold engineered print) increase surface area coverage to enhance speed.

“Like most swimmers I want to go fast! Anything that can help me go faster I’ve learned to love and appreciate, and I really appreciate the new TYR AP12 speedsuit! More speed and less pain is the name of the game!” said two-time Beijing Medalist Matt Grevers.

The AP12’s hydrodynamic three-panel design is constructed to maximize compression. The combination of bonded seams on the inside and four-way lock seams on the outside creates the lowest possible profile and enhances the durability of the speedsuit.

“The AP12 Compression High Back is a genius competitive advantage.   In a sport that is won or lost by fractions of a second, the super fast AP12 will give me the edge I need this race season,” said Ariana Kukors, current World Record Holder in the 200m IM.

Uncompromisingly superior and unmistakably TYR, the AP12 speedsuit series will be available for pre-order December 6th, with widespread availability in January 2012.  For more information on AP12, please visit tyr.com/ap12.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes.  Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes.  The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices.  We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance.  Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition.  We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products.  Always.

Huntington Beach, CA – November 29, 2011 – TYR is excited to announce the availability of triathlon’s new premiere wetsuit: the TYR Hurricane Freak of Nature™.  Available on TYR.com and at select retailers, the “Freak” is constructed of 100% 40 cell Nano SCS Yamamoto neoprene and able to stretch over seven times its static state.  Elevation panels throughout the chest, core, and thighs, along with a .17 specific gravity, enable triathletes to keep their body properly positioned in the water.

Triathletes seeking top of the line speed and luxury along with a unique customer experience will get the total package in TYR’s Hurricane Freak of Nature.  The wetsuit is packaged in a TYR branded steel briefcase with a custom Freak of Nature swim cap, a wetsuit care kit, and a member card with an individualized access code.  Freak of Nature customers will be able to register at tyr.com/limitswillfall for exclusive benefits and contests.

“Freak” customers will also be eligible to win a slot in the Ironman U.S. Championship. To enter the contest, Freak of Nature owners must first register their wetsuit at tyr.com/limitswillfall, where they will be prompted to write a caption for a photo.  Captions will be judged on originality, humor, and the spirit of triathlon.  For more information on the official rules of the TYR Hurricane Freak of Nature Ironman New York 2012 Contest, visit tyr.com/limitswillfall/officialrules.

Top triathletes around the world are already praising the benefits of the TYR Hurricane Freak of Nature.  Andy Potts, who was first out of the water at the 2010 and 2011 Ironman World Championships, calls the Freak of Nature’s expanded ROM zones “otherworldly effective”, while 4x Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington has said it is “far and away the most amazing wetsuit I have ever had the privilege to swim in.”   Racing in the Freak of Nature for the first time, TYR’s Amanda Stevens was first out of the water at 2011 Ironman Arizona.

In addition to Wellington and Potts, other key athletes that will race in TYR’s Hurricane Freak of Nature wetsuit include reigning 2011 Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander, 2010 Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae, and Ironman Champions Julie Dibens and TJ Tollakson.

TYR is running a new “Redefine What’s Possible” ad campaign to coincide with the Freak of Nature launch.  The campaign will run in Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, LAVA, and 3GO magazines, and on Competitor.com and Slowtwitch.com.

Limited quantities are available now at select retail stores and on TYR.com for the holiday season.  Additional quantities will be available for Spring 2012.  For more information on TYR’s Hurricane Freak of Nature wetsuit, visit tyr.com/limitswillfall.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices. We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance. Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition. We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products. Always.

Huntington Beach, CA – October 24, 2011 – TYR triathlete Sarah Haskins won the gold medal in the women’s Pan American Games triathlon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  Haskins final time of 1:57:37 secured the second country spot for the U.S. women for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Winning by nearly three minutes, Haskins set the pace with a 40 second lead on the swim.  Haskins continued to put distance between herself and the rest of the pack, grabbing a lead of 1:45 after just one lap on the bike.   Pushing the pace on the run with a 55 second lead after lap one, Haskins never looked back and took the win with a 1:20:43 run split.

Haskins exited the water first in a time of 19:22 wearing TYR’s Carbon Aeroback Short John.  To learn more about TYR’s athletes and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices. We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance. Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition. We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products. Always.

Huntington Beach, CA – October 11, 2011 – TYR athletes Magali Tisseyre and Matt Chrabot were both victorious this weekend, Tisseyre in TYR’s Carbon Race Kit and Chrabot in TYR’s Carbon Short John.  Tisseyre prevailed at the Rev3 South Carolina Triathlon, while Chrabot conquered Huatulco.

With a monster run split of 1:23:43 in the half marathon, Tisseyre won her first Rev3 title.  Finishing with a final race time of 4:24:23, Tisseyre came from behind to win a close race, 17 seconds ahead of the second place finisher.

Coming from behind after an unavoidable bike crash, USA Triathlon National Team member Matt Chrabot claimed a first place finish in Mexico. With a race time of 2:00:37, thirteen seconds ahead of the second place finisher, Chrabot won the 2011 Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup title.

To learn more about TYR’s sponsored athletes, and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.

Huntington Beach, CA- October 8, 2011- TYR athletes Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington captured the Ironman World Championship male and female titles in times of 8:03:56 and 8:55:08, respectively.  Alexander’s time set a new course record and crowns him Ironman champion for the third time in his career (previous titles were in 2008 and 2009).  Wellington clinched her fourth World Championship title with a superb 2:52:41 marathon run.

The men’s race began with TYR’s Andy Potts exiting the water in TYR’s Torque Pro Swimskin with a time of 49:44, the fastest of the day.  TYR’s Pete Jacobs was not far behind with a swim split of 51:38.  Fellow Aussie Alexander exited the water with a solid 51:56 split in his TYR Torque.

Gaining valuable time on the bike, Alexander pedaled his way into the lead with a time of 4:24:05.  Alexander did not let up at all on the run, as Aussie Pete Jacobs was close on his feet. Alexander was able to seize the title with a 2:44:02 marathon.  Alexander’s final course record time of 8:03:56 broke the previous record by twelve seconds.  Jacobs finished an impressive second with the fastest marathon time of the day, 2:42:29.

TYR’s Tom Lowe raced to an 11^th place finish in TYR’s Carbon Race Kit with a time of 8:29:02.  Also wearing TYR Carbon, Andy Potts was the highest American male finisher with a final time of 8:38:36.

On the women’s side, TYR’s Amanda Stevens was first out of the water in TYR’s Torque Swimskin with a time of 51:54.  Not far behind were TYR athletes Julie Dibens, Mirinda Carfrae, and Chrissie Wellington who exited in 51:58, 57:17, and 1:01:03, respectively.

Dibens lead the entire bike with a new course record of 4:44:14 but was forced to drop out on the run with an injury.  Biking and running TYR’s custom red Carbon race kit, Wellington’s impressive bike (4:56:13) and run (2:52:41) splits helped her edge 2010 World Champion Mirinda Carfrae.  Carfrae finished a close second with a time of 8:57:57 and the fastest marathon of the day (2:52:09).

Alexander and Wellington now own seven Ironman World Championship titles between them.  Wellington’s victory was especially exceptional after having endured a bike crash just twelve days before the World Championship.

TYR Sport Inc. is the official swim course sponsor of Ironman®.  For more information on TYR’s athletes, and the products they race and train in, please visit  TYR.com.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices. We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance. Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition. We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products. Always.

Huntington Beach, CA- October 5, 2011- TYR Sport Inc. is excited to announce a sponsorship agreement with four-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander. Alexander won consecutive Ironman World Championship titles in 2008 and 2009, and most recently won the 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Championship.  Alexander previously won the 70.3 World Title in 2006.

“It’s a great honor for me to partner with a company that has created so much innovation in our sport.  The new Hurricane Freak of Nature wetsuit is a perfect example of TYR’s commitment to triathlon. I am very happy to be associated with such a quality family-run company,” said Alexander upon signing with TYR.

Named to Inside Triathlon Magazine’s “10 Greatest Male Iron-Distance Athletes of All Time”, Alexander will race for his fifth world title at the 2011 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii later this week.

“TYR is very happy to have formed a long-term relationship with Craig, a phenomenal athlete of exceptional character,” stated Ryan Dolan, Vice President of Sales for TYR Sport, Inc. “Craig is revered and respected by the entire sporting community, and his down-to-earth demeanor makes him an ideal role model and spokesperson for the sport of triathlon.”

Alexander also owns three Australian Long Course Championship victories and more than two-dozen Ironman 70.3 titles.  For more information on TYR’s athletes, and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.

About TYR

TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices. We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance. Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition. We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products. Always.

Huntington Beach, CA – October 3, 2011 – TYR athlete Magali Tisseyre dominated what was left of the Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania.  In a race that saw the 1.2-mile swim leg cancelled due to dangerous conditions in the Delaware River, Tisseyre’s 13.1-mile run stole the show.

Tisseyre’s run split of 1:24:59 helped thrust her into a 3:13 lead with half the run completed.  Finishing with the second best bike split of the day, only nine seconds behind the leader, Tisseyre finished with a total race time of 3:57:11, over five minutes ahead of the second place finisher.  The win gave Tisseyre her third Ironman 70.3 title of the year.

Tisseyre races in TYR’s Carbon Race Kit.  To learn more about TYR’s sponsored athletes, and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com.