Grevers Dominates at AT&T Short Course National Championships

Huntington Beach, CA – December 8, 2010 – Olympian Matt Grevers had a standout performance in Columbus, Ohio at the AT&T Short Course National Championships, winning three gold medals in the 100y freestyle, 100y backstroke, and the 100y butterfly. In addition to his three titles, Grevers set national meet records in all three events. Grevers’ first gold medal performance came in the 100y fly. His national meet record time of 45.07 was just fast enough to outstretch second place finisher Tom Shields (45.33) right at the wall. His success continued in the 100y backstroke finals. With an aggressive start off the blocks, Grevers was able to clinch his second gold medal in dominating fashion by defeating several U.S. National Team Members. Grevers’ time of 44.82 surpassed fellow TYR athlete Nick Thoman, who claimed the bronze with a time of 46.34. It is interesting to note that Grevers’ time was not far off the American record of 44.60, set in 2006. With two gold medals already secured, Grevers resumed competition the next day in the 100y freestyle finals. In a blistering time of 41.35, Grevers was able to eclipse second place finisher Nathan Adrian by 28-hundreths of a second to give him his third and final gold medal. TYR’s Nick Thoman was also part of the gold and silver medal winning relay teams in the 200y medley and 400y medley, respectively, bringing his total medal count to three. Thoman is having an impressive year, as he won the Bronze Medal in the 50m backstroke at the Pan Pacific Championships earlier this summer. In the 50y freestyle, TYR athlete William Copeland swam an excellent race. With a time of 19.21, Copeland was able to edge Matt Grevers to claim the silver medal. Grevers took the bronze with a time of 19.30. Both Grevers and Thoman raced in TYR’s Tracer™ C-Series Jammers. Tracer™ C-Series compression suits act as a second firmer skin, and aid in the reduction of muscle fatigue and strain. The consistent, even firmness of the Tracer™ C-Series supports muscles efficiently, without reducing movement so no energy in motion is wasted. Grevers chose TYR’s Tracer Racing Goggles as his race-day eyewear, while Thoman wore TYR’s Socket Rockets. TYR’s Racing Goggles feature low profile hydrodynamic lenses, wide-angle peripheral vision, double headstraps, and anti-fog and UV protection. To learn more about TYR, our sponsored athletes, and the products they race and train in, please visit TYR.com. About TYR TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for “TYR”, the Norse god of warriors, we’re a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices. We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance. Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition. We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products. Always.