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TYR Sport, Inc. is an American designer, developer and manufacturer of competitive swim and
triathlon
A triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of Swimming (sport), swimming, Cycle sport, cycling, and running over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall completion time, racing each segment sequentially with the ...
apparel and related specialized athletics gear. It shares ownership with Swimwear Anywhere.
History
TYR was founded inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County, California, United States. The city was originally called Pacific City, but it was changed in 1903 to be named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 198,711 as o ...
, California by Joseph DiLorenzo and Steve Furniss
Steven Charles Furniss (born December 21, 1952) is an American former swimmer, business owner, Olympic bronze medalist and world record-holder.
The name TYR is a reference to the Norse god 
In 2019, Steve Furniss retired after 34 years with the company.
The company expanded its portfolio by announcing in late 2021 that it would release a line of CrossFit and workout gear.
In 2023, the company opened its first storefront in
Official website
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Týr
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.
In 2019, Steve Furniss retired after 34 years with the company.
The company expanded its portfolio by announcing in late 2021 that it would release a line of CrossFit and workout gear.
In 2023, the company opened its first storefront in Roosevelt Field
Roosevelt Field is a former airport, located in the East Garden City section of Uniondale, on Long Island, New York, United States. Originally called the Hempstead Plains Aerodrome, or sometimes Hempstead Plains field or the Garden City Aero ...
in Garden City.
TYR was named the official footwear and eyewear partner for the 2023 SBD World’s Strongest Man competition. The company was the exclusive outfitter of the USA Swimming National Team through the 2024 Olympics.
Sponsorship
TYR sponsors many professional athletes; it dubs them Team TYR, as well as the national swimming teams in the U.S. and in Singapore. In 2018, TYR bought the title rights toUSA Swimming
USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team and any other teams that officially represent the United States, as well as the overa ...
's domestic circuit, the Pro Swim Series.
In 2023, it was announced that TYR would be the official outfitter for USA Diving.
See also
*List of swimwear brands
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* Aquapel, a technical racing swimsuit designed by TYR
* Aquashift, another technical racing swimsuit designed by TYR
Notes
External links
Official website
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