http://www.2xu.com/news.asp en-us 2XU News & Events RSS Feed Thu, 23 May 2013 09:45:46 +1000 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-appointed-Official-Compression-Partner--of-PGA-Australia?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-appointed-Official-Compression-Partner--of-PGA-Australia?a=2011 Compression apparel brand has staked its claim on yet another powerful performance market. This time, 2XU enters the world of golf, and right at the top thanks to its appointment as Official Compression Partner of Australia’s prestigious Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA). http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Massimo-Cigana-claims-third-Laguna-Phuket-Triathlon-LPT-title?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Massimo-Cigana-claims-third-Laguna-Phuket-Triathlon-LPT-title?a=2011 Huge congratulations to 2XU Ambassador Massimo Cigana, who successfully defended his Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) title yesterday, marking an unprecedented third victory for the Italian Triathlete in the competition. Cigana smashed the field with an impressive bike and a solid swim-run - he's the first athlete to win the race 3 times; placing him ahead of two time winners Craig Alexander and Mike Pigg. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Start-spreading-the-Christmas-cheer-with-2XU?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Start-spreading-the-Christmas-cheer-with-2XU?a=2011 Christmas is only a month away and we have options galore for you to keep multiplying your sporting performance amid all the festivities! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Win-your-way-to-the-2012-HAWAII-IRONMAN?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Win-your-way-to-the-2012-HAWAII-IRONMAN?a=2011 Win your way to the 2012 HAWAII IRONMAN in this month's edition of Men’s Health. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Caroline-Steffen?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Caroline-Steffen?a=2011 We took One Hot Minute with 2XU sponsored teamTBB star Caroline 'Xena' Steffen – 2011 Ironman Port Mac Champion and Swiss Athlete of the Year! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-hits-the-sand-as-Official-Team-Wear-Partner-of-Pro-Beach-Volleyball?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-hits-the-sand-as-Official-Team-Wear-Partner-of-Pro-Beach-Volleyball?a=2011 Australia’s top beach volleyball players are set to multiply their training and competition performances ahead of London 2012 thanks to support from 2XU. Find out all about the newly launched Renault Competition in Australia too. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Hits-the-Infamous-Ironman-World-Champs-Undie-Run-for-2011?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Hits-the-Infamous-Ironman-World-Champs-Undie-Run-for-2011?a=2011 Athletes getting their kit off? Yep, that's it... If you're new to the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, there's a quirkly tradition which raises spirits (and eyebrows) each and every year in the week leading to race day. It's the hotly anticipated "Undie Run," and yep, it does involve loads of highly ripped, tanned, gorgeous athletes, their family and friends in not much at all! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Erin-Densham-makes-XTERRA-debut-with-flying-colours?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Erin-Densham-makes-XTERRA-debut-with-flying-colours?a=2011 2XU's Olympian and power ITU Aussie triathlete Erin Densham made her off-road debut at the Xterra World Champs (KAPALUA, Hawaii) this month. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Top-5-for-2XUs-Massimo-Cigana-at-Ironman-703-Texas?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Top-5-for-2XUs-Massimo-Cigana-at-Ironman-703-Texas?a=2011 Big congrats to our 2XU Pro Triathlete Massimo Cigana on placing fourth at Ironman 70.3 Texas earlier this week. The speedy Italian set the 2nd fastest bike split of the race (just behind Ronnie Schildknecht) and crossed the finish line in an impressive 3:56:26. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Jose-The-Future-Ramirez-ready-to-hit-the-ring-in-2XU?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Jose-The-Future-Ramirez-ready-to-hit-the-ring-in-2XU?a=2011 Check out Jose ‘The Future’ Ramirez, World Number 1 rated Amateur Fighter ready to perform in his 2XU Compression earlier this week in USA! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Ambassador-Interview-The-Four-Musketeers-Road-to-Kona-2011?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Ambassador-Interview-The-Four-Musketeers-Road-to-Kona-2011?a=2011 Team 2XU headed over to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to cover the annual Ironman World Championship on October 8, 2011. Ahead of race day, we caught up with 'The Four Musketeers'; Australia's mighty assembly of four age-group athletes from Sydney; keen to illustrate just how 'weekend warriors' represent the true heart and soul of Ironman. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-2011-Hawaii-Ironman-World-Championship-Highlights-Video?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-2011-Hawaii-Ironman-World-Championship-Highlights-Video?a=2011 Team 2XU headed over to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to cover the annual Ironman World Championship on October 8, 2011. Like every epic World Championship event, this year didn't disappoint. Battles were fought, dreams realised and broken, stars revealed and a new King and Queen crowned. Against the harsh and incredibly inspiring landscape that is Kailua-Kona, the human spirit shone through like never before; revealing immense efforts and awe-inspiring capabilities. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Athletes-Gear-up-for-World-Champs-in-Kona-this-Sat?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Athletes-Gear-up-for-World-Champs-in-Kona-this-Sat?a=2011 WIth only five sleeps until the mighty IRONMAN® World Championships (Kona, Hawaii) for 2011, we're wishing all our competing 2XU Ambassadors a HUGE best of luck in their final days leading to the race. As the new Official Compression Partner of World Triathlon Corporation’s (WTC) global IRONMAN® Series, we're thrilled to be supporting a host of our elite international Ambassadors in their participation in this weekend's spectacular event. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-star-Mary-Beth-Ellis?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-star-Mary-Beth-Ellis?a=2011 The amazing race that is the Hawaiian Ironman is less than 3 weeks away so we had One Hot Minute with TeamTBB US golden girl Mary Beth Ellis as she prepares to dominate the women's field. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/-2XUs-Cam-Brown-gears-up-for-Kona-2011?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/-2XUs-Cam-Brown-gears-up-for-Kona-2011?a=2011 Its less than a month until 2XU Ambassador and Ironman Cam Brown arrives on the island of Kona ready to tackle the 2011 Hawaiian Ironman World Championships! The October 8 event is regarded as the most honored and prestigious triathlon event to win worldwide and Cam is now in the final stages of preparing his assault on the revered course. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Caroline-Xena-Steffen-Wins-Swiss-Sportswoman-of-the-Year?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Caroline-Xena-Steffen-Wins-Swiss-Sportswoman-of-the-Year?a=2011 2XU Sponsored TeamTBB triathlon sensation Caroline 'Xena' Steffen has just been named the Bern Sportspeople of the year for 2010/11. This is an amazing honour for Caroline who has achieved a tremendous string of results over the last two years; culminating with an unbeaten record since March this year. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-star-James-Cun?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-star-James-Cun?a=2011 With just one month until the mighty Hawaii IRONMAN World Championships, we're catching up with 2XU Sponsored teamTBB long distance tri star James Cunnama. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Rowing-NZ-Kiwi-Pair-Crowned-World-Champions-in-2XU?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Rowing-NZ-Kiwi-Pair-Crowned-World-Champions-in-2XU?a=2011 A huge congratulations to Rowing NZ's power duo Eric Murray & Hamish Bond (aka 'The Kiwi Pair') on being crowned World Champions at the Olympic qualifying World Rowing Championship regatta at Bled, Slovenia on Saturday! Thanks to 2XU's Official Apparel partnership with Rowing New Zealand, Eric and Hamish trained, raced and recovered in 2XU engineered apparel (yep, the suits were ours too)! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Three-Weekend-Wins-for-2XU-sponsored-TeamTBB?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Three-Weekend-Wins-for-2XU-sponsored-TeamTBB?a=2011 2XU Sponsored TeamTBB Germany athletes Diana Riesler and Georg Potrebitsch were both crowned 'German Long Distance Champion' in their respective races in Cologne, Germany yesterday! Diana defended her 2010 title, while Georg performed brilliantly to show superb form in time for Kona next month. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-takes-cover-of-TRI-MAG-Asia?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-takes-cover-of-TRI-MAG-Asia?a=2011 Our 2XU sponsored international triathlon powerhouse, TeamTBB, continues to dominate; this time on the media platform, with its Japanese Olympic racer Hiro Nishiuchi taking the cover of TriMag Asia! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-TeamTBBs-Amy-Marsh?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-TeamTBBs-Amy-Marsh?a=2011 Following her Ironman Brazil win in May this year, Amy Marsh claimed her second Iron distance victory of 2011 at Challenge Vichy on the weekend. With all eyes now on Kona (less than two months away), we caught up with the TeamTBB US sensation for One Hot Minute! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Amy-Marsh-WINS-Challenge-Vichy?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Amy-Marsh-WINS-Challenge-Vichy?a=2011 2XU Sponsored TeamTBB US superstar Amy Marsh claimed her 2nd Iron distance victory of 2011 yesterday, this time in Vichy France. Crossing the line of 9hrs and 45mins, the race represented her 6th career Iron distance victory. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Bek-Keat-WINS-Challenge-Copenhagen?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Bek-Keat-WINS-Challenge-Copenhagen?a=2011 2XU sponsored international triathlon powerhouse TeamTBB continues to dominate elite races across this world. This time, Aussie superstar Rebekah (Bek) Keat has taken out the KMD Challenge Copenhagen in a lightning fast time of 8 hours 52 minutes 54 seconds. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/-One-Hot-Minute-with-Gordon-McCauley?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/-One-Hot-Minute-with-Gordon-McCauley?a=2011 We spent One Hot Minute with 2XU New Zealand Ambassador and Commonwealth medallist Gordon McCauley. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Mary-Beth-WINS-Ironman-Regensberg?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Mary-Beth-WINS-Ironman-Regensberg?a=2011 2XU sponsored TeamTBB sensation Mary Beth Ellis won her 2nd Ironman in as many months in Regensburg, Germany yesterday. Ellis claimed the title in a total race time of 9 hours 18 minutes and 55 seconds. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Record-Breaking-Weekend-for-2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Record-Breaking-Weekend-for-2XU-Sponsored-TeamTBB-?a=2011 2XU sponsored triathlon powerhouse teamTBB, enjoyed another massive win yesterday. This time, Aussie family man, Aaron Farlow, claimed his first ever long course victory at IM UK, in a course record of 8 hours 24 minutes 34 seconds. He also made a new bike course record of 4 hours 53 minutes 46 seconds AND run course record of 2 hours 41 minutes 46 seconds. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Supports-Tri4Japan-Online-Auction-Starting-Sunday?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Supports-Tri4Japan-Online-Auction-Starting-Sunday?a=2011 Tri4Japan, the charity established by 2XU's UK distributors Mike and Rieko Trees to raise funds for the Tsunami-devastated community of Kamaishi, is set to launch a major sports and triathlon charity auction on eBay from this Sunday night (July 31 from 19:00 BST, 4:00am Monday Aug 1 AEST), with over 50 hot tri items up for grabs! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-TeamTBB-Caroline-Xena-Steffen-WINs-Euro-IM?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-TeamTBB-Caroline-Xena-Steffen-WINs-Euro-IM?a=2011 2XU sponsored teamTBB warrior Caroline 'Xena' Steffen won yesterday's European Ironman Championships in Frankfurt yesterday, in 9 hours 12 minutes 13 seconds. Faced with cold, wet conditions throughout, Xena was 3rd out of the water, just over a minute off 2nd place finisher Zelenkova. On the bike, she powered away from the women’s field and claimed the fastest female bike time of the day in 4 hours 51 minutes 7 seconds. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-double-Emma-podium-finish-at-WCS-Tri-Germany?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-double-Emma-podium-finish-at-WCS-Tri-Germany?a=2011 2XU's Emma Jackson and Emma Snowsill both secured podium places at the ITU WCS Triathlon in Hamburg last week. Go Aussies go! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Steve-Weatherford?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Steve-Weatherford?a=2011 We take One Hot Minute with NFL punter Steve Weatherford as he prepares to dominate next month's pre season. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Backs-Tri4Japan-Distaster-Fund?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Backs-Tri4Japan-Distaster-Fund?a=2011 Your life may have moved on, but for many less fortunate victim's of Japan's devastating earthquake earlier this year, the journey to rebuild, recover and rehabilitate continues. We're delighted to be supporting Tri4japan, the charity established to help the people of Kamaishi, a town in Japan devastated by the earthquake and tsunami. All funds raised are put to work to make a real difference to people’s lives. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Benji-Marshall?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Benji-Marshall?a=2011 We caught up with New Zealand national team captain and Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall who answered a few questions on training, recovery and 2XU ! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-NZ-rowers-take-gold?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-NZ-rowers-take-gold?a=2011 2XU Ambassadors Storm Uru and Peter Taylor took gold on the final day of the Lucerne World Cup regatta on the weekend, http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Huge-Weekend-for-2XUs-Team-TBB?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Huge-Weekend-for-2XUs-Team-TBB?a=2011 2XU's triathlon powerhouse teamTBB continue to prove a force to be reckoned with this weekend, collecting two wins and an impressive second. Mary Beth Ellis claimed the Ironman Austria women's title in true teamTBB fashion, leading from start to finish in 8 hours 43 minutes 43 seconds. Just her first long distance race, Mary Beth clocked the fastest women's swim split in 48 minutes 7 seconds in her 2XU wetsuit. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Brown-and-McKinnon-blitz-Ironman-Korea?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Brown-and-McKinnon-blitz-Ironman-Korea?a=2011 2XU’s Cam Brown is having an awesome year this time taking out the inaugural Ironman Korea. The harsh heat and course proved to be a tough one for Cam but managed to push through the barriers and finished the race in 4.03:58! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Women-dominate-Ironman-703-Italy?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Women-dominate-Ironman-703-Italy?a=2011 2XU Ambassador and Italian home favourite Martina Dogana won the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Italy, with 2XU’s Edith Niederfriniger claiming second. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/WTC-appoints-2XU-Preferred-Compression-Supplier?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/WTC-appoints-2XU-Preferred-Compression-Supplier?a=2011 2XU has forged forth in elite sporting circles once more, this time signing a two-year agreement as the exclusive Official Compression Partner of World Triathlon Corporation’s (WTC) global IRONMAN® Series. 2XU will now operate as the preferred supplier of compression apparel at IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3 events. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Erin-Densham-WINS-Cremona?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Erin-Densham-WINS-Cremona?a=2011 2XU's Erin Densham proved she's back to her high performance best on Sunday, claiming her first ITU win of 2011 in Cremona, Italy. Living up to pre race expectations, Densham took out the ITU Cremona Sprint Distance event in 1:01:31, starting with a strong swim leg that saw her exit the water in third spot. With her superior bike skills, Erin quickly assumed the lead and placed her competitors under real pressure as they fought to hang on in the tight corners and turns. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Jarad-Kohlar-takes-3rd-at-the-Australasian-Multisport-Champs?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Jarad-Kohlar-takes-3rd-at-the-Australasian-Multisport-Champs?a=2011 2XU's Jarad Kohlar was the first Aussie across the finish line and took 3rd overall at the Australasian Multisport Championship race in Rotorua in NZ last weekend. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Trio-of-Weekend-Wins-for-2XUs-TeamTBB?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Trio-of-Weekend-Wins-for-2XUs-TeamTBB?a=2011 The weekend brought wins across the globe for 2XU sponsored international triathlon powerhouse, TeamTBB. On Aussie turf, Rebekah Keat fought hard to come back to her ‘brilliant best’ and win Sunday's Challenge Cairns in 9:26:31. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Adam-Marcinowicz-Grand-Union-Canal-Race?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Adam-Marcinowicz-Grand-Union-Canal-Race?a=2011 A big congratulations to 2XU Ambassador from the UAE, Adam Marcinowicz, who travelled to the UK last weekend to compete in Britain's longest, toughest, non-stop run event; The Grand Union Canal Race. Run from the centre of Birmingham to the centre of London along the Grand Union Canal, competitors are required to complete 145 miles within 45 hours. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Amy-Marsh-WINS?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-teamTBBs-Amy-Marsh-WINS?a=2011 A huge congratulations to 2XU sponsored teamTBB traithlete Amy Marsh, who claimed her fourth Ironman victory at Ironman Brazil yesterday! Marsh exited the water 3 mins behind Zelenkova in first place, completing her swim in 53 minutes flat. On the bike, Marsh assumed first place at mile 75 and powered away from the pack of 10-strong pro women. The TeamTBB Texan then ticked off the marathon miles and held her lead for the win, finishing over 6 minutes ahead in a total of 9hrs, 9mins + 39secs. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Media-cant-get-enough-of-2XUs-Cam-Brown?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Media-cant-get-enough-of-2XUs-Cam-Brown?a=2011 2XU's Cam Brown continues to prove hot media property. Be sure to check out NZ's latest Lava magazine, which covers this year's 2011 Ironman New Zealand (yes, that would be Cam's impressive 10th Ironman NZ WIN)! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Shane-Archbold?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Shane-Archbold?a=2011 This month we have One Hot Minute with Kiwi cycling champ and 2XU Ambassador Shane Archbold . Shane took silver in the Omnium at the recent World Cycling Champs and is set to tackle the big guys in Europe this year. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Brendan-Sexton-blitzed-the-field-in-Mexico?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Brendan-Sexton-blitzed-the-field-in-Mexico?a=2011 2XU Triathlete Brendan Sexton continues to seek out his Olympic dream with a maiden win at the ITU World Cup in Monterrey, northern Mexico at the start of the month. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-golfing-champ-Jin-Jeong-hits-the-course?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-golfing-champ-Jin-Jeong-hits-the-course?a=2011 Check our 2XU’s golfing ambassador Jin Jeong hitting the course in his 2XU Compression. Jin who has had a highly successful amateur career recently competed in the US Masters at Augusta National + wearing 2XU certainly help him push his performance. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-TBBs-Caroline-Steffen-IM-Victory?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-TBBs-Caroline-Steffen-IM-Victory?a=2011 A huge congratulations to 2XU sponsored teamTBB star Caroline 'Xena' Steffen on first WTC Ironman victory yesterday! Steffen went into the iconic Port Mac race as the hot favourite and delivered despite tough circumstances. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Cam-Brown-takes-3rd-at-?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Cam-Brown-takes-3rd-at-?a=2011 An awesome performance by 2XU Ambassador & 10 x Ironman NZ Champ Cameron Brown at yesterday’s 70.3 Half Ironman in Port Macquarie. Cam checked gave us the insight to his journey yesterday! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-TBB-prepares-for-racing?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-sponsored-TBB-prepares-for-racing?a=2011 A huge 'high performance best of luck' goes out to 2XU sponsored international triathlon powerhouse, teamTBB as it takes on an epic line up of racing this weekend. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-JP-Tobin-?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-JP-Tobin-?a=2011 We have One Hot Minute with 2XU Ambassador and Kiwi Olympian Windsurfer J.P Tobin as he tackles everything from windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, sailing + cycling this 2011! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Liam-Friary?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-Liam-Friary?a=2011 One Hot Minute with 2XU Ambassador and inspirational guy Liam Friary. Check out Liam's story in this 2XU newsletter http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/The-Sharks-dominate-in-2XU?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/The-Sharks-dominate-in-2XU?a=2011 The South African Sharks Rugby Union team visited 2XU HQ last Thursday to stock up on all their 2XU Compression gear in preparation to dominate on field! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Cam-Brown-makes-it-a-perfect-10?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Cam-Brown-makes-it-a-perfect-10?a=2011 2XU Ambassador Cameron Brown made it a perfect 10 at the 27th Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo on Saturday 5th March. Brown blitzed the field in 8hr 31min 7sec to take home his 10th Ironman New Zealand victory in appalling conditions that saw the 1500 strong field, spectators and volunteers endure non-stop rain from start to finish. The 38 year old Aucklander become the first triathlete in the world to win the same Ironman race 10 times http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUS-Peter-Taylor-beats-world-champ-at-Twizel?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUS-Peter-Taylor-beats-world-champ-at-Twizel?a=2011 Kiwi Peter Taylor claimed victory in the lightweight single scull race in last month’s 2011 BankLink New Zealand Rowing Championships. The titles held at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel saw New Zealand's finest rowers perform some great racing in the finals. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Karen-Wrenn-Paddles?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-Karen-Wrenn-Paddles?a=2011 What does it take to successfully complete a record-setting Channel Islands (CA) crossing via stand up paddle board? That's approx. 150 miles between all eight islands over six days off the coast of Southern California. Kaenon Polarized™ paddle team member + 2XU Ambassaor Karen Wrenn knows what, 2XU Compression of course! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-JP-Tobin-claims-National-RSX-Mens-Championships-2011?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XUs-JP-Tobin-claims-National-RSX-Mens-Championships-2011?a=2011 Huge congratulations to Kiwi Windsurfer JP Tobin who took 1st place at last weekend’s 2011 New Zealand National RS:X Men’s Championships. The National titles held in Manly, Whangaparoa saw a fleet of mostly international sailors competing for the title. JP’s main competition was from his training partner Dorian van Rijsselberghe (Netherlands) but JP managed to hold him off to claim victory http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-partners-with-teamTBB?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-partners-with-teamTBB?a=2011 We're proud to announce another progression for 2XU in elite sporting circles! This time, we've signed an exclusive two year agreement as the Official Performance Apparel Supplier of highly acclaimed international Triathlon team teamTBB. As of this month, all teamTBB athletes will kit up in our world leading Triathlon, Cycle, Run and Compression apparel for training, racing and recovery. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-weekend-warrior-multiplies-performance-to-minimize-size?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-weekend-warrior-multiplies-performance-to-minimize-size?a=2011 2XU’s Liam Friary is training towards Ironman New Zealand and qualifying for the Hawaiian Ironman.It’s an extraordinary turnaround for the 27 year old Kiwi known as ‘ Big Boy’ who four years ago tipped the scales at 134kg! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/-Wetsuit-wins-220?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/-Wetsuit-wins-220?a=2011 2XU’s Project X:1 Wetsuit took home ‘Innovative Product of the Year’ as voted by the readers of leading Triathlon Magazine, 220 (UK). http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Ambassador-Cam-Brown-vying-for-his-10th-Ironman-New-Zealand?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Ambassador-Cam-Brown-vying-for-his-10th-Ironman-New-Zealand?a=2011 2XU Ambassador Cameron Brown will be vying for his 10th win at the 27th Ironman New Zealand on 5 March in Taupo. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute--with-Mark-Colthart?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute--with-Mark-Colthart?a=2011 One Hot Minute with 2XU Run Group + Marathon man Mark Colthart as he embarks on the ultimate in human performance by running the Tarawera Ultramarathon solo. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Compression-at-top-of-its-game-in-the-US?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/2XU-Compression-at-top-of-its-game-in-the-US?a=2011 While we’ve long recognised the significant benefits offered by 2XU Compression gear, it’s great to see fitness fans in the US have now seen the light too! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/From-2XUs-Katya-Ski-Cross-Crema-with-Lovefrom-Austria?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/From-2XUs-Katya-Ski-Cross-Crema-with-Lovefrom-Austria?a=2011 2XU's AUS Ski Cross star , Katya Crema reports back from the Ski Cross World Cup held in St. Johann, Austria last week http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Cam-Brown-takes-3rd-at-the-Tauranga-Half-Ironman?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Cam-Brown-takes-3rd-at-the-Tauranga-Half-Ironman?a=2011 Cam Brown takes 3rd at the Tauranga Half Ironman! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Skip-gears-up-for-Antarctica-Marathon-in-2XU-Kit-?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/Skip-gears-up-for-Antarctica-Marathon-in-2XU-Kit-?a=2011 Check out Skip, a friend of 2XU as he competes in a 10km run near Scott Hut, Antarctica on JAN 2. It was a balmy 2 degrees at the time! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-BMX-Champ-Kurt-Pickard?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/One-Hot-Minute-with-BMX-Champ-Kurt-Pickard?a=2011 New Zealands' Kurt Pickard is taking the BMX Racing world by storm . The 19-year-old is currently ranked number 1 in NZ & has 12 National titles! http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/From-2XUs-Katya-Ski-Cross-Crema-with-Love?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/From-2XUs-Katya-Ski-Cross-Crema-with-Love?a=2011 2XU's AUS Ski Cross star, Katya Crema is well into her winter training season in Europe. While we're paddling in oceans 'down under', she's traversing some seriously mammoth, icy slopes 'up over'. We recieved the below update + link to an awesome YouTube summary she prepared for us. http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/MXRider-Ken-Roczen-in-2XU-Compression?a=2011 20/07/2010 http://www.2xu.com/News/Article/MXRider-Ken-Roczen-in-2XU-Compression?a=2011 Check out this YouTube clip of KTM welcoming MotorCross rider Ken Roczen to the Red Bull/KTM Team. The clip offers a behind the scenes, 'in a day in the life of' insight to this epic 16 year-old German rider...including some intense testing in RedBull's fitness lab in Austria. We were stoked to see Ken kitted up in 2XU Compression for his high performance drills.