Posted: June 17, 2006

Triathlon: USA Triathlon Partners With Garmin

Colorado Springs, Colorado (June 16, 2006) – USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that Garmin, a leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics, has signed on as a corporate sponsor and an Official Supplier to the USAT National Teams Program.

As part of the agreement, Garmin will provide Edge 305HR+Speed/Cadence Sensor units, Forerunner 305 units and GPS mapping units appropriate for course scouting purposes for use by National Team athletes and coaches.

In addition, Garmin products will be available for sale through the USAT merchandise website and Garmin will offer a coaching discount to all USAT certified coaches to purchase Garmin products.

“Having a company of Garmin’s reputation partner with us is a great coup for USA Triathlon,” said USAT Executive Director Skip Gilbert. “Garmin’s name is synonymous with high-level advancements in global navigation and communication. We’re excited to offer their products to our Nationals Teams and our members.”

“We’re pleased to supply the world’s best triathletes with some of the world’s best GPS fitness and training devices,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “The Forerunner and Edge series of products offer unique features that let athletes of all skill levels reach their best performances.”

The compact, waterproof, and wrist-worn Forerunner 305 maximizes GPS satellite reception with a new high sensitivity GPS receiver that provides faster acquisition times and improved tracking. The Forerunner lets athletes measure and analyze speed, pace, distance, heart rate, and more. The unit’s Virtual Partner feature lets users compete against themselves by graphically displaying goal pace/speed compared to current pace/speed.

For cyclists, Garmin incorporates many of the same location-based features into its bike-mounted Edge 305, a one-of-a-kind GPS-enabled cycling trainer that tracks time, pace, distance, and more. The Edge 305 incorporates a barometric altimeter and a heart rate monitor for the ultimate performance measurement device.

About Garmin
Garmin® is a leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics, serving both the aviation and consumer markets. Its products are used in flying, boating, driving, hiking, and many other activities. They are customer focused and committed to producing quality products that improve people's everyday lives. Visit www.garmin.com for more information.

About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 1,800 races and connects with more than 60,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.

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