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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.

March 31, 2009

Sporting Goods Business


Sporting Goods Business magazine reviewed sports bras in its current women's apparel issue. Chrissie Wellington wears the Jungle Floral Power Support Top, the most supportive sports bra on the triathlon market featuring three layers of support.

March 24, 2009

Win a Free TYR Training Package


Swim into spring with the latest TYR gear. One lucky swimmer will win a complete swim training package that includes a Durafast™ Suit, Doggy Bag, Swim Cap, Goggle, pair of Catch Paddles, Pull Float and Kick Board. CLICK HERE to learn more.

March 18, 2009

WoW Interview with Matt Grevers


What does an Olympian do between swim practices? Matt Grevers embraces his longtime hobby of World of Warcraft. Learn more about his passion for video games in an interview with Ten Ton Hammer. Click here to read the interview.

Women’s NCAA Championship Begins Tomorrow


Collegiate swimmers will race in the much-anticipated Division I National Championships at the Texas A & M on Thursday. Watch the event live at Swimming World to see the latest Tracer technology in action. Results will be available at College Swimming.

Andy Potts Debuts at Miami International Triathlon


World champion Andy Potts kicked off his racing season on Sunday at the Miami International Triathlon. Troubled by a flat tire, Andy picked up speed to cross the finish as the runner up among a elite field triathletes. Catch Andy at his next race on April 4th in Oceanside, California.

TYR Launches 2009 Triathlon Collection


TYR team members wear our latest Triathlon Collection including Chrissie Wellington, Andy Potts, Becky Lavelle, Pip Taylor, TJ Tollakson and Desiree Ficker. Go TYR!

November 26, 2008

Golden Goggle Awards


Eric Shanteau was awarded the 2008 Golden Goggles Perseverance Award. Joining Eric at the Golden Goggles in New York to celebrate (left to right) from TYR were Jared Berger, Matt DiLorenzo, Jeremy Tongish, Eric Shanteau and Matt Zimmer.

Golden Goggle Awards


At the Golden Goggle Awards, Olympic Gold medalist Matt Grevers and Jared Berger from the TYR design team enjoy the event.

November 21, 2008

Competitor Magazine


2-Time World Champion Chrissie Wellington appears on the December cover of Competitor Magazine.

CNN Fit Nation with Shanteau


Eric Shanteau was an expert on CNN Fit Nation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Other celebrities included TV host Rachel Ray and Jillian Michaels of the Biggest Loser. The episode will run in December. More details to follow.

Eric offered the following healthy lifestyle tips:

1. Exercise with a purpose

2. Try new workouts

3. Get outdoors

4. Have a workout partner

5. Listen to music

The Price is Right



Mark your calendars for January 29th! You can watch Micha Burden and Pat Cary on the Price is Right wearing TYR swimwear.

World Champion Signs with TYR


We welcome 2-Time World Champion and Olympian Andy Potts to the TYR team of elite triathletes. He was the top American finisher at the 2008 Kona Ironman World Championship and World Championship 70.3.

Triple World Records for Marshall


Peter Marshall set the World Record in the 100m Backstroke and 50m Backstroke at the FINA World Cup in Sweden. Days later at the FINA World Cup Berlin, he broke his own World Record in the 100m Backstroke.

October 28, 2008

Lights...Camera...Action

Our elite athletes came out for a full week for our 2009 Summer Performance Photo Shoot. 2-Time Olympic Gold medalist Matt Grevers strikes a pose for the camera.

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Our TYR family of athletes take a break from the photo shoot.

Amanda Weir, 2-Time Olympic Medalist

Fun Fact: When I'm not swimming, you'll find me watching Brothers and Sisters or reading a good book.

Adam Ritter, 3-Time World University Games Medalist


Fun Fact: After 4 years of hard training, I took a month long vacation to South Africa and hunted for the first time. No, I didn't see Peter Marshall there (read below).

Mary DeScenza, World Champion & American Record Holder


Fun Fact: I still love to bake. Next time I visit TYR, I just may bring my infamous chocolate chip cookies. I like to make them for other swimmers when we travel to meets..

Matt Grevers, 3-Time Olympic Medalist


Fun Fact: I recently was the Grand Marshall at Northwestern's Homecoming Parade. I was able to visit my old stomping grounds where I graduated.

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Swim Safari in South Africa

Peter hangs out with fellow competitors before his races. He competed in the 50m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly. He earned 2 Silver medals in his specialty backstroke events.