TYR Sport
| File:TYR Sport logo.svg | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel, accessories |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Steve Furniss Joseph DiLorenzo |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | World-wide |
Key people | Joseph DiLorenzo (CEO), Steven Locke (COO) |
| Products | Swimwear, Footwear, Triathlon Apparel, Sportswear, Accessories |
| Website | tyr.com |
TYR Sport, Inc. is an American designer, developer and manufacturer of competitive swim and triathlon apparel and related specialized athletics gear. It shares ownership with Swimwear Anywhere.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]TYR was founded in Huntington Beach, California by Joseph DiLorenzo and Steve Furniss in 1985.[2]
The name TYR is a reference to the Norse god Týr.[3]
In 2019, Steve Furniss retired after 34 years with the company.[4]
The company expanded its portfolio by announcing in late 2021 that it would release a line of CrossFit and workout gear.[5]
In 2023, the company opened its first storefront in Roosevelt Field in Garden City.[6]
TYR was named the official footwear and eyewear partner for the 2023 SBD World’s Strongest Man competition.[7] The company was the exclusive outfitter of the USA Swimming National Team through the 2024 Olympics.[8][9]
Sponsorship
[edit | edit source]TYR sponsors many professional athletes; it dubs them Team TYR,[10] as well as the national swimming teams in the U.S.[11] and in Singapore.[12] In 2018, TYR bought the title rights to USA Swimming's domestic circuit, the Pro Swim Series.[2][13]
In 2023, it was announced that TYR would be the official outfitter for USA Diving.[14]
See also
[edit | edit source]- List of swimwear brands
- Aquapel, a technical racing swimsuit designed by TYR
- Aquashift, another technical racing swimsuit designed by TYR
Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Swimwear company's task: Find talent pool
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