USA Triathlon Extends Partnership With Zoot Sports

November 13, 2024

Zoot to serve as the exclusive triathlon performance apparel partner for age group athletes and outfit USA Triathlon’s age group Team USA program through 2028.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — USA Triathlon is pleased to announce a partnership extension with Zoot Sports, a leading triathlon sports brand with U.S. headquarters in California. The partnership, which began in 2022, will focus on supporting the age group multisport community through triathlon performance apparel and outfitting for USA Triathlon’s Team USA program, a group of age group athletes who qualify for the right to represent the U.S. and compete at World Triathlon World Championships.

Founded in Kona, Hawaii, Zoot has grown into a global premier endurance brand with high-quality, performance-focused offerings in a wide range of colors and prints.

One of Zoot’s primary focuses will be supporting USA Triathlon’s Team USA program with performance apparel and team uniforms for international events. USA Triathlon Chief Sport Development Officer Tim Yount has overseen the Team USA program since its inception and has had a positive experience with Zoot’s partnership, saying “the team at Zoot is extremely helpful and responsive to our community’s needs. They run a great business, and have a large following, and we are thrilled to continue partnering with them for the Team USA program through 2028.”

“We are thrilled and honored to extend our partnership with USA Triathlon”, said Doug Vargo, Zoot CEO. “For over 40 years, Zoot has been committed to supporting the multisport community with our innovative and performance-based apparel that is designed to meet the needs of every level of triathlete, from first timers to world champions. As a U.S. brand ourselves, we look forward to creating world-class apparel for Team USA athletes as they strive to compete in the US and International competition”.

“We absolutely love what Zoot brings to the triathlon space and our multisport community. Their apparel is designed for performance, they have a wide range of options, plus they are fun – their styles and brand vibe make people energized to get out there and be their best self,” said Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon CEO.

About Zoot Sports

Founded in Kona, Hawaii, in 1983, Zoot Sports specializes in triathlon training and race day apparel. Zoot has grown to be a global premier endurance sports brand, distributed worldwide and is the creator of the first triathlon-specific racesuit. Zoot continues to draw on its history in the sport and its athletes to deliver the most comprehensive, technologically advanced, and complete multi-sport product line in the world. Visit Zoot online at zootsports.com.

About USA Triathlon

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of World Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

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