Flanagan Leads the Pack in New Torque Swimskin Series, Haskins wins Chicago Triathlon

Huntington Beach, Calif. – August 30, 2010 – TYR triathlete John Flanagan was first out of the water in TYR’s new, Ironman WTC-approved Torque Pro Swimskin this weekend at Ironman Louisville. Flanagan swam a 45:02 split, over three minutes faster than the second man out of the water Paul Ambrose, who finished in 48:39. Olympian Sarah Haskins took the women’s title at the 2010 Chicago Triathlon this Sunday. Haskins raced the fastest bike and run splits, to finish in 2:02:02. TYR Athlete Laurel Wassner finished third with a time of 2:07:36. About Torque Pro - Hydrophilic outer finish with an ultra low drag coefficient of .021 - Hydrophobic inner finish with .5% water absorption rate - Composite knit fabric provides superior fit and flexibility - Durable coil zipper with lanyard - Silicone beaded leg gripper   About TYR TYR is the Norse god of warriors and deity among athletes, representing heroism and victory in battle. The TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sport and is a symbol of courage and triumph. TYR is distributed worldwide in more than 40 markets. For additional information on products and athletes visit www.TYR.com.