The following is a press release courtesy of FINIS:
Livermore, CA – (December 12, 2014): Tim Elson, Vice President of FINIS Inc., announced today that Ohio State University Men’s Swimming has agreed to wear and compete in FINIS sublimated and technical racing suits. The agreement covers the current competition season and runs through the 2015-16 season as well.
“We are ecstatic to have such a high profile team competing in our suits as Ohio State University Men’s Swimming. I’ve known Coach Wadley now for a good ten years, and have always admired his accomplishments, and his professional style as well. He is competent, accomplished and an all around great guy. His teams no doubt mirror these attributes and we are very happy to be associated with Bill Wadley and Ohio State Men’s Swimming” -Tim Elson, Vice President of FINIS Inc.
Coach Bill Wadley currently has his Buckeyes ranked 4th in the Country and is excited that his swimmers will be racing in such great suits.
“I’ve been using the FINIS products for years. They are known for their technical training gear, and now their swim suits are gaining the same kind of reputation.” -Bill Wadley, Ohio State Head Coach, Men’s Swimming
About FINIS Inc.
Founded in 1993 in Northern California, FINIS was started by John Mix and Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Pablo Morales. The Monofin and the Swimmer’s Snorkel were the first products they developed for the US market; afterwards, they continued to focus on creating training tools for swimmers and coaches worldwide. FINIS products are currently available in over 65 countries and are used by US and International Olympic teams, elite triathletes, and fitness swimmers.
Innovative research and design is FINIS’ highest priority. This dedication has resulted in truly unique products such as: the Swimmer’s Snorkel, which is recognized as the paramount tool to improve a swimmer’s technique, the Neptune MP3 that uses bone conduction technology to transmit music to the inner ear instead of using ear buds, and the Z2 Zoomers fins, which demonstrate an intimate understanding of swimming musculature, hydrodynamics, and engineering.