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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.

November 16, 2007

Robert Margalis - Finnish Open Grand Prix

Robert Margalis stands proud with fellow competitors after he won Gold in the 400m Freestyle at the Finnish Open Grand Prix. He is getting ready for US National Championship in Atlanta at the end of the month.

Robert Margalis - Finnish Open Grand Prix

Our TYR licensee, Liisa Raty of IQ Swimgear organized Robert's talk and autograph signings.

Robert Margalis - Finnish Open Grand Prix


Before the Finnish Open Grand Prix competition began, American Record Holder Robert Margalis spoke in front a group of swimming enthusiasts about his experience in the sport. Afterwards he signed autograph cards.

November 7, 2007

Welcome Baby Zimmer

Matt Zimmer and his wife welcome baby Colette Riker at 7 lbs and 1 oz. Not too long their little girl will be swimming and modeling in our TYR catalogs just like her father. Congratulations!!

Top Huntington Beach Company

After the Huntington Beach film crew filmed our warehouse, the camera keep rolling to the front of our building. Matt, Sarah and Jill launched their acting debut. Lights, Camera, Action!!

Top Huntington Beach Company

P2 takes time out of pulling swimsuit orders to pose for the camera.

Top Huntington Beach Company

The City of Huntington Beach selected TYR as one of the Surf City's Top Companies. A film crew came out to TYR to video for their promotional DVD that will run on the City of Huntington Beach website. Maria, Paul (AKA P2), Jake and Tony starred in the video showing how they work together as a team.

November 1, 2007

The New York Times

The Nest Pro Goggle received favorable reviews as it WON the ease-of-adjustment test for our patent-pending Glide Clip system. This simple, convenient strap adjusting ability is praised by the tester.

The Nest Pro tells the story of the Beijing Olympic stadium. Inspiring athletes can train with the goggle featuring the architectural design of the grand Olympic stadium . What a story!

The New York Times

Our Nest Pro Goggle appeared in The New York Times. Yes, that's THE NEW YORK TIMES. The largest regional newspaper with 1.1 million readers. You'll find The New York Times on newsstands across the US.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Owner Joe DiLorenzo stands in pride with Tiffany Meng and Steve Furniss. We are excited that our team from New York could join us for our Halloween celebrations!

The Olympic Rings symbolize five continents joining together for good ole sporting fun. It's the one athletic competition every four years that all nations join together.

Pumpkin Carving Contest


Customer Service manager Arlene Muscato wins for Most Original Pumpkin with her shiny, silver Tin Man. Way to go Arlene!

Pumpkin Carving Contest


Can you feel the Olympic spirit? We are nine months away from the Olympic Games! We are officially Beijing Bound!

Pumpkin Carving Contest


TYR celebrated the fall season with its inaugural Pumpkin Carving Contest. 32 TYR employees created their masterpieces at home and displayed them for all to see.

October 23, 2007

Open Water World Trials


With his astonishing win, Mark Warkentin is ranked as the top American contender for a spot for the Olympic open water event. He'll earn a spot by placing in the top 10 in either two events: FINA World Championship in April or FINA Olympic Marathon Qualifer in June. Way to go Mark!

Open Water World Trials


Take a closer look into the Open Water Olympic Trials. What an event! TYR was everywhere. You'll see the Olympic technology Tracer Light, Alliance Team and even Coach Bill Rose!

Olympic Open Water Venue


The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park is the Olympic venue for the open water 10K event. This is the first time open water swimming will be an Olympic event. History in the making!

Kona Ironman World Championship

TJ Tollakson competes in his first Kona Championship. As you see, he enjoyed every step of the most recognized and elite Ironman race. This is true passion for sport.

Kona Ironman World Championship

At the Kona World Championship, Desiree Ficker took time before the race to chat with inspiring young triathletes. Desiree is wearing our new 2008 Multi-Sport Running Skirt. So cute!

The women's Kona champion wore our TYR Triathlon Singlet and Race Short. What a great event!

October 11, 2007

Olympic Trials Countdown


The Olympic Trials will kick off on June 29, 2008. The countdown is on, right Matt! The entire city of Omaha is getting fired up for the biggest domestic swimming event of the year.

Can You Feel it?

The Qwest Omaha arena will transform into to 50meter pool. Hard to imagine the rink will be covered with gallons of water and thousands of cheering fans.