H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof and ruggedized sports accessories,
has signed Olympic Swimming multi-medalist (and World Champion) Natalie
Coughlin as its new swim gear design and development advisor. Coughlin
comes on board as H2O Audio introduces its new iSH2 (integrated
waterproof case and headset for iPod Shuffle 2) and begins development
of the Natalie Coughlin Signature Series swim gear.

“I am passionate about swimming and thrilled to have the opportunity to
help people throughout the swimming community experience the fun of
listening to quality music while enjoying a swim or participating in
other water sports,” said Natalie Coughlin, Olympic athlete and H2O
Audio Swimming Products Advisor. “I feel a tremendous synergy with H2O
Audio and look forward to helping them create the next generation of
audio swim products that will truly help transform swimming for all
athletes andenthusiasts.”

Coughlin won five medals at the 2004 Olympics and is one of only three
American women to win five swimming medals at a single Olympics. She
holds the current world record in the 100-meter backstroke and she is
competing in the 2008 Beijing Games.

“The iSH2 is the first of many revolutionary products we have planned.
With Natalie's guidance, we are confident swimmers across the globe
will bethrilled to find new ways to energize their training routines
andworkouts,” said Kristian Rauhala, CEO of H2O Audio. “Octagon has
worked diligently to help us put this relationship in place and we feel
certain there is a very bright future ahead for Natalie, Octagon,
swimmers everywhere, and us

“Natalie is involved in every aspect of her sport and she's an
experienced, respected member of the swimming community,” said Heather
Novickis at Octagon. “Through this multi-year partnership, Natalie will
provide H2O Audio with unmatched experience and insight into their swim
gear development with the significance being an entirely new way for
people to enjoy the sport of swimming.”

H2O Audio products and accessories are availableat Apple stores, REI, Dick's Sporting Goods, CompUSA and surf/skate/snowstores.