British Triathlon Names Oakley As Official Partner
May 24, 2019
British Triathlon has named sports performance brand Oakley as an official partner and supplier.
Under the agreement, Oakley will receive presence on course at Leeds and through their retail outlets when the ITU World Triathlon Series returns to Great Britain from June 8-9, 2019.
Andy Salmon, British Triathlon CEO, said: “We are delighted to partner with Oakley for the 2019 season and beyond. The brand is synonymous with high-quality and innovation; values at the heart of British Triathlon and crucial to our strategy of providing great experiences through swim, bike and run.
“Oakley’s products are renowned in both the triathlon and wider sporting community, worldwide. We look forward to welcoming their presence to the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds, one of the pinnacle events on the triathlon calendar.”
David Hyam, Performance Sports Manager EMEA, Oakley, said: “Here at Oakley, we have a passion and drive for high performance sport and are excited to partner with a like-minded organisation in British Triathlon. World renowned for producing home grown talent and organising world class events, we see this partnership, as Official Eyewear Partner for AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds, as a great opportunity for Oakley to play our part at the pinnacle of the sport of triathlon in Britain.
“As one of the first brands globally to be involved in the sport of triathlon, this partnership shows we are continually at the forefront of our industry. We are excited to see what this partnership will bring for 2019 and for years to come for Oakley and the sport of triathlon in Britain.”