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What's going at TYR? This is behind the scenes of TYR for our internal folk. Click on pictures to enlarge and the videos to play.
We look forward to keeping you in the know during this Olympic season.

August 5, 2008

Singapore Training Trip


Mark Warkentin trained for the last two weeks with the rest of members of the USA Swimming Team in Singapore.

Mark tells about the young children eager for autographs at the pool.

"The autograph books themselves are incredibly impressive. Many of the people would take a picture one day then return with the developed photo the next day. All the athlete photos would be organized alphabetically and next to each photo was an accompanying athlete biography. It’s not hard to see why Singapore is an incredibly successful country."

July 8, 2008

Olympic Trials: Olympian Eric Shanteau


Olympian Eric Shanteau's solid performance and drive secured him a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team in the 200m Breaststroke. At the last Olympic Trials, Eric came in 3rd in two events. Now he did it! We know his hard work and determination paid off.

Olympic Trials: New Olympian Matt Grevers


Matt Grevers discovers he reached his lifelong goal to be an Olympian. Way to go Matt! We are so proud of you!

Olympic Trials: Matt Grevers


Matt Grevers prepares for the most important race of his life. Under the radar, Matt earned a spot beating some of the fastest backstrokers in the sport. That's our guy!

Olympic Trials: Mark Warkentin


Olympian Mark Warkentin was honored by Swimming World TV with a special plaque. Mark is at the Olympic team training camp with team members in Palo Alto for the next two weeks.

Olympic Trials: Queen Mary in Tracer Rise


There's no doubt when you watch Queen Mary that she puts a smile on your face. Her energy spreads across the pool deck. She was at the Olympic Trials to enjoy the moment and swim her heart out.

Olympic Trials: Go Queen Mary!

Mary DeScenza had a full cheering squad with Mr. DeScenza, Mrs. DeScenza and Katie DeScenza.

Olympic Trials: Associated Press


World Record Holder Doug Van Wie took time from his busy swimming schedule to chat with the Associated Press TV about Tracer Rise. The black and gold looked incredible.

Olympic Trials: Swimming into the Lobby


Filled with swimmers, the Hilton Garden Inn in Omaha was decked out in full TYR down to the hotel key cards and elevator pictures.

Olympic Trials: Full Size Banners


60 foot banners of Olympians Matt Grevers and Amanda Weir captured the eyes of anyone passing by.

April 4, 2008

Chrissie Wellington To Race in Australia


The reining IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION Chrissie Wellington will compete in her first Ironman race since Kona this weekend in Australia. She has been training in the Philipines with her team, TEAM TBB. She'll be wearing our new 2008 Triathlon Collection. Good luck Chrissie!

Ohio Grand Prix

Stay tuned for fast swims from Eric Shanteau, David Cromwell, Scott Usher and Jacqueline Fessel at the Ohio Grand Prix. All will sport Tracer Technology. Check back next week for a report. Go TYR Swimmers

Stanford Grand Prix

This weekend is full of races. Amanda Weir, Hongzhe Sun and Pat Cary will compete this weekend at the Stanford Grand Prix.

March 5, 2008

TriFest 2008

Triathletes love TYR goggles and accessories. The new Nest Pro Metallized goggle was huge hit at TriFest.

TriFest 2008

The new face at TYR is Ben Bigglestone (the gentleman on the left). Ben comes from a strong triathlon background. He will serve as the TYR representative at all TYR sponsored North America Ironman competitions and Lifetime Fitness Triathlons.

TriFest 2008


Mark Van Akkerern and Kristen Hilger hang out at the TYR booth. At the 2007 Ironman World Championship, Mark was the fastest swimmer and he was still an amauter. He beat the top professional by more than 2 minutes. Kristen enters the professional realm of triathlon after winning the 25-29 age group at the 2007 Ironman 70.3 California. When she's not training, she is a exercise physiologist.

Welcome to the team!

TriFest 2008


TriFest 2008 took place this last weekend in Tuscon, Arizona. TYR Triathletes slipped away from training for a few days to support TYR. Mark Van Akkerern (new TYR triathlete), Pip Taylor, TJ Tollakson and Kristen Hilger (new TYR triathlete) participated in a speakers panel in which they passed on their multi-sport knowledge to attendees. (athletes left to right)

February 6, 2008

Martina at Beijing Olympic "Water Cube"

Now Martina can't just visit a pool without jumping in. Martina swims in Tracer Light, the swimsuit she'll wear at the Olympics.

Beijing Olympic "Water Cube" - Martina

Martina and her mother, Darina visit the Water Cube. Martina will compete in her fifth Olympic Games. She is one of the sports most decorated female swimmers. Darina is also our TYR Distributor for Slovakia.

Beijing Olympic "Water Cube" Opens

The "Water Cube" is the site of the Olympic swimming and diving for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It's officially complete. The Water Cube will host competitions before Games begin in August.