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| 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]
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]
TYR sponsors many professional athletes; it dubs them Team TYR, [6] as well as the national swimming teams in the U.S. [7] and in Singapore. [8] In 2018, TYR bought the title rights to USA Swimming's domestic circuit, the Pro Swim Series. [2] [9]
In 2023, it was announced that TYR would be the official outfitter for USA Diving. [10]
High-technology swimwear, or tech suits, are scientifically advanced materials used for swimwear in competitive water sports such as swimming and triathlon. Materials of this type are normally spandex and nylon composite fabrics with features to reduce drag against the water. The fabrics include features that increase the swimmer's glide through water and reduce the absorption of water by the suit as opposed to regular swimsuits. Additionally, the suits are extremely tight, which make the swimmers body more streamlined and help reduce the buildup of lactic acid in the body. Since 2010, high-tech swimsuits, specifically those offering significant performance-enhancing features and made from non-textile materials, have been banned in professional competitive swimming. This decision was made by FINA after the 2008 and 2009 swimming seasons, during which many world records were broken by swimmers wearing high-tech swimsuits, raising concerns about the impact of technology on the sport.
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Steven Charles Furniss is an American former swimmer, business owner, Olympic bronze medalist and world record-holder.
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