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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.

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.

December 28, 2007

A Holiday Tradition

Howdy Partner! All of our new TYR employees joined together for a musical tune of the 12 Day of Christmas. Welcome to the TYR family!

A Holiday Tradition

Our annual 12 Days of Christmas continued this year with a country twist. Happy Holidays!

December 4, 2007

National Championship - Mary DeScenza

Mary truly deserves the Kiphuth High Point Award at Nationals. Every time you look at the blocks, she was ready for the next race. Some sessions she only had one event to rest before her next. Mary suprised spectators with her 500yard Freestyle win. She blew out the competition and set her All-Time Personal Best Time in the long distance swim. Way to go Mary!

National Championship - Peter Marshall

Peter Marshall was right at home in Atlanta, his hometown during the competition. Peter swims the backstroke and sprint freestyle. At Nationals, Peter put on a show for his hometown crowd by winning the 100yard Backstroke. This year he won 2 Gold Medals at the 2007 Pan American Games. We look forward to getting to know this Stanford grad!

National Championship - Micha Burden

Meet Micha Burden! She is the most recent swimmers of our TYR community. She is the TOP RANKED US FEMALE in the 10K Open Water event. She will go to Seville in April to fight for a spot at the Olympics Open Water 10K event. She is one of two Americans that can earn a seat for the United States. She trains in Mission Viejo with Coach Bill Rose. Welcome aboard Micha!

National Championship - Erik Vendt


Erik Vendt focuses for his mile swim. Driven, determined and dangerous. That's Vendt! He goes on to win the event laps ahead of the other lanes.

National Championship - Matt Grevers

TYR athlete Matt Grevers takes time from his full packed schedule to sit with Erin and Mary. On Day Two of competition, Matt swam three different events and took the top seed in two. That night he won the 100yard Butterfly. This is a face to remember.

Fun facts about Matt - (1) he stands 6'8", the tallest member of the TYR family (2) his sister, brother and mother are all swim coaches! (3) he gave up the chilly Chicago weather to train in Tucson this year. Welcome to the team Matt!

National Championship - CBS TV

The Tracer Light shows off its rear compression panel technology. Amanda warms up for Atlanta CBS TV.

National Championship - CBS TV

Amanda stretches before she dives in wearing our Tracer Light Olympic Swimsuit Technology. This special PR sample of the Tracer Light shows how fun you can coordinate the panels. Amanda and purple, a great fit!

National Championship - CBS TV

Amanda Weir does a pre-event interview with the Atlanta CBS News at the Georgia Tech pool. She speaks about her training and how excited she is to compete in the short course distance. She tells how she loves racing in the Tracer Light swimsuit.

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.