Aquasphere, the swimming and triathlon brand, announced 70.3 World Championship silver medalist Sam Long is joining its roster of ambassador athletes.
As part of the partnership, Long will train and compete using Aquasphere’s range of products including its eyewear, wetsuits and training equipment. Long joins a roster of world champion athletes on its global Team Aquasphere including triathletes Timothy O’Donnell, Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae and competitive swimmer Ben Proud, who was announced earlier this year.
Long is currently ranked fourth in the world in the sport of triathlon. He has served as a brand ambassador for Aquasphere North America since 2019 and will now endorse its products globally and lend his expertise to the brand’s R&D department in the design and development of future global products.
“Aquasphere is an ideal partner for me because they believe in my ability to conquer limits and make the front pack. As we enter our third year together, I’m super excited to step up to the global level and embrace the limitless spirit of the brand,” said Long. “At the same time, I get to enjoy the highest quality equipment from Aquasphere for both training and competition, which is paramount to helping me achieve my goals. I can’t wait to play a bigger role in the innovation of Aquasphere products in the future.”
Long won the silver medal at World Championships 70.3 in 2021 and has been labeled “one to watch” by fellow triathletes. He notched victories at Ironman Coeur d’Alene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder last year and has four total 70.3 career wins. Long is also the youngest American to break eight hours in the Ironman distance.
“As a brand, Aquasphere embraces a bold approach, which makes Sam and his big, infectious personality a perfect fit for us,” said Jess Fitzsimon, global brand director, Aquasphere. “Already a formidable, talented athlete, Sam has huge goals, and he will play a major role in shaping the future of the sport. We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Sam to a global level, and we can’t wait to see what he achieves in the coming years.”
The brand will continue to add athletes to its roster in both triathlon and competitive swimming with additional athletes scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.
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