March 17, 2022
With an exciting 2022 season ready to kick off, XTERRA Europe is thrilled to once again have Zoggs onboard as the exclusive Official Swim Category partner for the XTERRA European Tour, and to introduce a new initiative aimed at taking the small but necessary steps towards more sustainable events.
The decision to extend and strengthen the partnership between XTERRA Europe and Zoggs follows an extremely successful 2021 season. Zoggs will now continue to elevate the race experience for all athletes through the provision of event equipment, swim caps, prizes, and social media content at all European Tour events for 2022.
Pairing Success With Sustainability
Adding to an already successful partnership, 2022 will also see the roll out of a new sustainability initiative as XTERRA continues to strive for a smaller carbon footprint. Beginning this year, elite athletes competing multiple times in the European Tour will be provided with only 2 custom swim caps to be used throughout the entire season. An idea born from Arthur Forissier (Team Hexatri), a French elite currently ranked 16th in the overall XTERRA rankings, the concept is focused on reusing and reducing the number of caps distributed throughout the season.
Commenting on the partnership, Konstantinos Koumargialis, Marketing Director of XTERRA Europe said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Zoggs, the leading brand for swimwear and swim equipment, for another consecutive year. The people behind Zoggs share the same passion and love for the outdoors and offer an incredible range of products, focusing on quality, fit, innovation and functionality. We share the same commitment to do everything we can to help the environment and achieve more sustainable practices.”
He added, “Our goal is to continue to expand the community of off-road enthusiasts and offer unforgettable challenges and experiences in some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe. This would not be possible without the support of our partners. We look forward to another incredible season with Zoggs as the Official Swim Partner for the XTERRA European Tour as well as the XTERRA World Championship, which will be hosted in Molveno, Italy and is the first time the event will be held outside of Hawaii since it began in 1996.”
Speaking on sustainability and the recent announcement of a new World Championship location, Mark Hammersley, VP of the Head Swimming Division, had the following to say: “We are delighted to be extending the partnership between Zoggs and XTERRA and to enter our second year as a sponsor of the European Tour. Our commitment to sustainability and outdoor swimming is reflected in each of the XTERRA events across Europe and we are particularly excited that in 2022 the annual XTERRA World Championship event will be in Europe, around the peaks and lakes of Trentino in Italy.
“At Zoggs we are again looking forward to helping the XTERRA team create great events in superb environments and at the same time, we continue to increase our commitment to outdoor swimming. This partnership with XTERRA is an example of that increased commitment moving forward.”
About Zoggs: Your Partner In The Water
Leading swim brand Zoggs was founded on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in 1992. Being Aussie means we pretty much love everything to do with the water. We think the best way to fall in love with swimming is to make sure you have fun, whether you’re a triathlete, an open water adventurer, a lane swimmer, a beachgoer or a learner. Available in over 50 countries, our goggles, swimwear, learning aids and training accessories are made to stand up to the Australian sun, sea and swimming pools. Because if they make the grade in Australia, we’re pretty sure they’ll do the same anywhere else in the world.
We are proud to be part of The HEAD Group, a leading global Sporting Goods Group which owns the HEAD, PENN and MARES brands.
Visit www.zoggs.com to learn more about the Official Swim Partner for the XTERRA European Tour, or click here to view the complete 2022 schedule and register for an event.
