VICTORIA—The nation’s top triathletes will have a clearer vision on their performance goals thanks to ZIZU Optics rejoining Triathlon Canada’s pool of product partners.

Recognized as the Official Eyewear Partner of Triathlon Canada, and the Official Eyewear Partner of Triathlon Canada’s Junior Development Race Series, the Ontario-based company will provide high-quality performance eyewear to Triathlon Canada’s Academy athletes in addition to supplying product for a variety of fundraising initiatives, and discounts on purchases to members, coaches and technical officials.

“Having access to high quality eyewear is critical to our athletes training and competing on the bike and run,” said Joe Morissette, chief executive officer, Triathlon Canada “It is important for our young athletes to have the confidence they have the proper eyewear protection for all weather conditions in their pursuit of excellence. We are fortunate to have ZIZU Optics back on our team.”

ZiZU Optics will be introducing their product to the Triathlon Canada Nation on-site at event expos and through regular communication to the community. The organization has committed to donating a per centage of online sales to Triathlon Canada’s Junior Athlete Development programs following its first promotion that will begin next week.

“We are proud to partner with Triathlon Canada and provide elite athletes with eyewear in their pursuit of excellence,” said Ari Niemi, Founder and CEO, ZIZU Optics.”ZiZU Optics provides individuals with the highest quality eyewear, by bringing our expertise and years of experience in elite performance eyewear to the market, we have developed a brand that is uniquely suited to meet any athlete’s needs.”

ZIZU Optics celebrated the new partnership by launching an online eyewear sale at www.zizuoptics.com to passionate followers of Canadian triathlon extending from December 8-14. All eyewear will be discounted 30 per cent when using promo code: TRICAN30. All purchases of the new SISU model will also receive a FREE spare set of black temples with the Triathlon Canada branded logo.

About Triathlon Canada
Triathlon Canada is the governing body of the sport in the country. Triathlon Canada’s more than 22,000 members include athletes, coaches and officials from the grassroots to elite levels. With the support of its valued corporate partners – 94 FORWARD, Z3ROD, Training Peaks, Subaru Canada, OUTWAY, Tribe Solutions  and ZIZU Optics – along with the City of Victoria, Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Own the Podium, Triathlon Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions in all race disciplines. For more information on Triathlon Canada, please visit us at www.triathloncanada.com. 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Chris Dornan                                                                      

Triathlon Canada                                                                                             

E-mail: chris.dornan@triathloncanada.com

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