Argon 18 Sponsors Kieran Doe
Posted May. 5, 2008
Montreal, Canada, May 1- Argon 18 is particularly happy to announce its new sponsorship agreement with New Zealander Kieran Doe. This athlete is without question one of the most promising new stars in the triathlon world and his joining the Argon 18 team perfectly complements the distribution network reinforcement program currently underway at Argon 18. The sponsorship deal was in fact signed with Jianni Koutsos of FRF Sports of New Zealand, exclusive distributor of Argon 18 products there.
Director of sponsorship programs at Argon 18, Marc-André Perron noted that an outstanding athlete such as Kieran makes an ideal ambassador for a growing company like Argon 18. ''Kieran is blessed with rare athletic talent. He's an excellent swimmer and strong rider. He is tenacious and always races at the front. There is a clear parallel between his qualities and the ones embodied in our bikes; it's a good match that came naturally''.
On his way to Ironman Hawaii (for which he has qualified), Kieran will ride the E-112. This bike is one of the more remarkable models in the Argon 18 lineup and is a product of the company's Element 114 project which won Argon 18 the Institut Design Montréal's first prize in 2007.
About Kieran Doe
Kieran Doe is a triathlete from New Zealand who, increasingly, is making waves in the triathlon world. Though he is only 26, knowledgeable observers see in him as one of the most promising, richly talented athletes in a sport where athletes generally reach their full potential in their thirties. Among his recent accomplishments, there is a victory at the Port of Tauranga Half-Ironman, where he dominated the bike leg. Earlier this year, he qualified for Kona by taking third place in Ironman New Zealand. In 2007, he won Ironman Canada, gaining an early lead that he kept to the end.
About Argon 18
With its headquarters in Montreal since its inception in 1989, Argon 18 has built itself a growing reputation in the cycling world. All Argon 18 cycles are designed by ex-olympian Gervais Rioux and stand out for their remarkable mix of time-tested, classic design elements and cutting-edge technological innovation. Distributed in 35 countries, Argon 18 bikes exhibit an optimal blend of comfort, rigidity and light weight.
Argon 18 bikes were ridden to three triathlon World Champion titles. Argon 18 is also the official bike of the Australian pro mens' team FRF-Couriers/NSWIS (UCI Oceania Tour) and of the new Canadian pro men's Team Race Pro (UCI America Tour).
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