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Check it out! Emma was so impressed with the superior comfort and recovery benefits of the 2XU Short Sleeve Compression tops we recently sent her, that she’s sharing them with her hardest working training companions!

Snowsill is one of the many leading international athletes sponsored by 2XU, wearing our highly acclaimed compression garments during her rigorous training program.

But not only does 2XU Compression protect the Olympic Gold medalist and her pooches from potential muscle damage and fatigue; Emma was delighted to hear of our recent UPV tests, which confirmed 2XU Compression boasts an UPF of 50+ – the maximum protection possible against the sun.

Happy training team Snowy!

MELBOURNE, August 19, 2008 – 2XU sponsored triathlete, Emma Snowsill, has taken gold for Australia at the Beijing Olympics, crossing the finish line in one hour 58 minutes and 27 seconds. A proud 2XU ambassador, Snowsill becomes the first triathlete to achieve the Olympic-distance triple crown – winning Olympic, Commonwealth and world titles.

2XU, Australia’s fastest growing sports apparel brand, is leading the way in developing high performance products, by athletes for athletes. With an obsessive focus on delivering superior fabrics and tangible benefits for the wearer, 2XU has built a highly technical range of sports apparel that reflects relentless research and development. Snowsill is one of the many leading international athletes sponsored by 2XU and wears the brand’s highly acclaimed compression garments during her rigorous training program.

While compression has been used in the medical industry for 150 years, only recently have a number of research articles and studies been published which confirm the benefits of wearing compression garments during and after exercise.

With stronger fabrics and a superior, well researched design, 2XU Compression sets new standards in high performance compression wear. Compression apparel is one of the fastest growing segments of 2XU. Feedback from elite athletes and sporting institutes has been a pivotal in developing the successful formula. It therefore comes as little surprise that, in addition to Emma Snowsill, 2XU has a long list of sporting clubs and sporting elite wearing their gear.

The team at 2XU congratulates Emma Snowsill on her magnificent win and looks forward to celebrating with her upon return to Australia.

BY STEVE SPINKS and AAP sport@northernstar.com.au LENNOX HEAD-based triathlete Simon Thompson has finished 12th at the World Championships in Vancouver, Canada, as Australia missed a third men’s position for the Beijing Olympics. Thompson, who has been based in Lennox since November, was the best-placed Australian as Greg Bennett’s Olympic dream vanished.

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Carlsbad, CA, February 2008 – 2XU is happy to continue their alliance with Health Net – Maxxis, America’s top performing Pro cycling team, through the 2008 race season. During their successful 2007 season, Health Net – Maxxis riders tested 2XU compression tights as a means for faster recovery between rides and when flying to venues. Performance compression wear is still relatively new to the USA market and one key benefit is improved circulation, which speeds up muscle recovery.
2XU is an Australian brand and in the southern hemisphere countries, compression wear has long been recognized and acknowledged as an essential item for improved training and faster recovery. Health Net – Maxxis Australian riders Karl Menzies and Rory Sutherland, both long time advocates of compression, were instrumental in introducing their fellow riders to the benefits of performance compression apparel. Back in Australia, the likes of Nick Gates, Baden Cooke and Olympic road cycling gold medalist Sara Carrigan are among many pro riders who utilize 2XU compression wear for recovery.

Health Net – Maxxis team Manager Mike Tamayo commented, “We are excited to have our riders use 2XU compression as the guys truly feel the benefit of wearing it, even to the extent of sleeping in them.” Tamayo added, “We put a high priority on sourcing performance compression garments because they are proven to speed up recovery, a daily battle for all riders in their preparation for the next day’s training or racing.”

As more athletes inquire about the benefits of compression garments for training and racing, 2XU’s focus is on educating users about the fabrics, design and construction of true performance compression apparel. Richard Verney of 2XU explains, “There are vast differences between form-fitting clothing and true performance compression garments. Our affiliation with Health Net – Maxxis is an important component of our educational process as this world-class team utilizes only the best products available.” Verney adds, “We do not pay for any compression sponsorship. Health Net – Maxxis tested our compression products and our affiliation with the team is based on the merits of our products and the results their riders have seen.”

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