Tuesday, June 16, 2009
SKINS announces sponsorship of the Dextro Energy Triathlon –
ITU World Championship Series
Vancouver , Canada (June 15, 2009) - SKINS have been announced as the official partner of the recently established Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series. SKINS will be known as the exclusive, worldwide official compression performance gear for the series under the agreement.
The Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series is one of the most important events in the international Triathlon calendar. In the latest format, the top triathletes compete at eight renowned cities around the world, vying for a share of the two million US dollars in prize money.
The 2009 champion will be awarded the crown at the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series Grand Final on Australia 's Gold Coast on 13th September. The series also has an amateur component where weekend warriors can test themselves on the same circuit as the best triathletes in the world.
SKINS sponsorship of the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series kicked off in May 2009 at the highly successful event in Tongyeong, Korea and SKINS CEO, Jaimie Fuller said that the series will be an excellent vehicle to promote SKINS global ly: "As a global brand with Australian roots we are excited to be associated with a truly global event. The Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series will enable us to promote our products all over the world to people that are passionate about triathlons and enhancing their performance. It's a great chance for us to reinforce our position in the compression market and to help educate people on the benefits of SKINS in improving circulation and oxygen delivery to working muscles improving strength, endurance and recovery. Triathlon is one of the toughest events in the world, so what better sport to demonstrate the difference that SKINS can make to performance," said Jaimie Fuller.
Managing Director of the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series, Paul Coleman says that SKINS is the perfect fit for the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series. "The ITU is very pleased about the commitment of SKINS as the global partner for the new series. Triathlon is the ideal sport for SKINS to demonstrate the benefits of their products. The international media coverage of this series opens up the best opportunities to create global brand awareness for SKINS," said Mr Coleman.
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