SKINS, the world’s leader in gradient compression sportswear, has announced a partnership with Australian professional triathlete Christian Kemp, as well as re-signed 2012 Ironman World Champion Leanda Cave, each for one year. Kemp and Cave will be sporting the latest technology compression garments from SKINS, designed for maximum activity performance and quick recovery. Kemp will wear a two piece triathlon suit with the SKINS logo on the front throughout the 2014 triathlon season, beginning this weekend at Ironman Melbourne. Cave will sport a SKINS’ triathlon suit with a rear zip.
“We’re proud to welcome Christian Kemp to the SKINS family, as well as extend our already existing partnership with Leana,” said Dani Said, Senior Marketing Director, SKINS North America. “These relationships exemplify our commitment in outfitting the world’s elite endurance athletes with the latest advances in compression wear, helping them achieve their ultimate goal on race day.”
In 2010, after working as a financial accountant in his native Australia, Kemp traded in W2 forms for a career as a professional triathlete, quickly establishing himself as one of the most recognized athletes in his sport. Kemp kicked off the 2013 season in fine fashion, beating a stellar pro field at the inaugural Auckland (New Zealand) Ironman 70.3 race to be crowned Asia-Pacific Champion.
“SKINS is the compression choice for me thanks to the brand’s dedication to research and development, as well as a relentless pursuit of superior quality compression garments”, said Kemp. “Having suffered from a number of injuries throughout my triathlon career, I rely on the most advanced technology in compression and recovery, which is what SKINS gives me each and every day I train to be the best athlete I can be.”
Cave is one of the most accomplished triathletes in the world, boasting an impressive resume that includes multiple wins atEscape from Alcatraz (four), Ironman Miami 70.3 (three) and Ironman Florida 70.3 (three). In 2012, Cave became the first woman to capture the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in the same year.
“I love SKINS because they combine the benefits of compression into active sports clothing”, said Cave. “Its research has helped benefit me in not only my training efforts, but on race day as well.”
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