ZOOT SPORTS TRIATHLON TEAM MEMBERS FEATURED IN SPORTS AND CONSUMER MEDIA THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA : trifuel.com

ZOOT SPORTS TRIATHLON TEAM MEMBERS FEATURED IN SPORTS AND CONSUMER MEDIA THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA

Source: Editor

Vista, CA, September 20, 2006 - Zoot Sports, the world's leading manufacturer of triathlon performance and race day apparel in the U.S. is proud to announce that several Zoot Triathlon Team members are prominently featured in a variety of triathlon, sports and consumer publications.

"We are extremely proud of all of our athletes for their work both on and off the race course and off," said Elisette Carlson, Zoot Sports Director of Marketing. "One of our priorities when we launched the Zoot Sports Team was to recruit talented athletes that demonstrate the best characteristics of the triathlon community and express a passion for our sport on a daily basis.

Zoot Team members are more than just competitors. They are ambassadors for the sport, our sponsors, and our team at every level of competition. We are proud of their race results and their efforts on behalf of the sport and our sponsors."

Zoot Sports Triathlon Team members recently featured in the press:

Stephanie Jones is featured in the USAT's Triathlon Times magazine.

Sarah Lienke-Nickle is a feature interview in the Arizona Daily Star newspaper.

Diana Lovejoy is profiled in Triathlete magazine and the San Diego Union Tribune.

Tracy Robertson is featured in a profile interview with Max Sports and Fitness magazine.

Kim McDonald and his training schedule and tips for beginners were the focus of a feature in

Competitor magazine. Star Trac Fitness products also used Kim as an athletic model for their
recent catalog and web site photo shoot.

And Stephen Hackett was mentioned in the Los Angeles Times for the Los Angeles Triathlon
race coverage, amongst all of the triathlon related web sites.

"Zoot Sports Team members consistently demonstrate that with hard work, focus and dedication there is great joy in competing and being a triathlete whether you are a beginner, an age group competitor, or a professional racer," said Zoot's Carlson. "Our athletes take the time to work with local press and media to help make the sport as accessible as possible to people of all ages, gender, and backgrounds. Their dedication is reflected in the media coverage our team members and sponsors receive beyond the normal race result summaries."

Zoot Sports Team members compete at triathlon events throughout North America with a
particular focus on the Ironman 70.3 events. The dramatic growth of the Ironman 70.3 events provides an excellent platform to showcase the Team's sponsors and products meanwhile supporting the efforts of the 70.3 event participants.

About Zoot Sports: Founded in Kona, Hawaii, the home of the Ironman Triathlon World
Championships, Zoot Sports has been committed to triathletes and their sport since 1983. Zoot Sports specializes in Triathlon Race Day apparel as well as innovative and refined performance apparel, WetZoots and accessories to outfit athletes in each discipline of the sport; Swim, Bike and Run. The Zoot Sports philosophy is to provide the highest level of performance, innovation, quality and fit without sacrificing design and aesthetics. Zoot Sports believes that the athlete that is the most comfortable, supported and ventilated will be the athlete that performs best, race day and everyday. www.zootsports.com

About Asics: Asics has been developing sports shoes for more than 50 years. Everything we
undertake at our research and development center in Kobe, Japan is developed on the basis of scientific work with the intensive cooperation of male and female athletes. And with a very clear objective: Producing innovative sports product solutions and technologies to help athletes achieve their goals.

The company name is an acronym for the Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano", meaning "Sound Mind In A Sound Body". This phrase has shaped our destiny. It is the echo of our consistency, our innovation, our commitment to quality and our originality.
www.asicsamerica.com

About Orbea: Every Orbea bicycle is born in the heart of the Pyrenees in northern Spain. It is a region that is lush and emerald green with a mild climate that is good for riding year-round. It is a land where cycling is a way of life. It is a region where children learn to ride in school and are taught the history of cycling in the region.

Each and every Orbea is made with a passion that is expressed in beautiful bikes. Every Orbea has an intricate hand-painted finish that takes hours to perfect. More importantly, every Orbea ignites passion in its rider. Orbea bicycles climb with aplomb and descend intuitively. It is a pedigree born in the best cycling region in the world: The Pyrenees. www.orbea-usa.com

About Team Sports Inc.: The Zoot Sports Triathlon Team is managed by Team Sports Inc.
Team Sports provides professional team and event management, consulting and sponsorship services to clients throughout North American and the world. Contact Tom Schuler, Director Sportif at tjsplow@aol.com for additional information on the Zoot Sports Team. Information on Team Sports is available at www.TeamSportsInc.com.