AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shokz, a pioneer in open-ear audio technology, has been announced as the Official Headphone Partner of the IRONMAN North America Series. SHOKZ will be on-site within IRONMAN village to meet with the athletes at five events across North America throughout the year including the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside triathlon (April 5), the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship triathlon (April 26), the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon (July 20), IRONMAN World Championship triathlon Women’s race, Kona (October 11), and the Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN Florida triathlon (November 1). Following partnerships with several marathons and running events, Shokz aims to expand its presence within endurance sports with this announcement.
The brainchild of Judy and John Collins in 1978, the iconic IRONMAN triathlon combines three of the most challenging endurance events: a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle, and a 26.2-mile marathon run completed in that order. Today, athletes from across the globe participate in IRONMAN events, putting their physical and mental fortitude to the test in a quest to prove Anything is Possible®. Through this new partnership, Shokz looks to help athletes break through barriers and achieve the extraordinary by providing access to the motivating music that drives them forward while training.
With both water and land elements, Shokz will highlight their state-of-the-art OpenSwim Pro, the brand’s first Bluetooth and MP3-capable sports headphones made with bone conduction technology. OpenSwim Pro is the ultimate multisport headphone, built for athletes, with an open-ear design in an ultra-lightweight frame that allows you to listen to your favorite music while swimming and comfortably stream audio while you run or bike with crystal clear clarity. OpenSwim Pro is equipped with PremiumPitch™ 2.0+, which allows for clear sound, powerful volume, and a rich bass. An IP68 waterproof rating allows OpenDots ONE to withstand up to two hours under two meters of water. It offers up to 6 hours of battery life in MP3 mode and 9 hours in Bluetooth mode, ensuring reliable performance for swimming and more.
Shokz also welcomes 2024 IRONMAN World Champion, Laura Philipp, as a brand ambassador. Laura is a dedicated long-distance triathlon star whose remarkable achievements include five IRONMAN race victories and an impressive nineteen IRONMAN 70.3 victories. Laura will train with Shokz as she prepares to defend her title at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship, Kona, Hawai`i on October 11.
For their first race attendance, Shokz invites Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside participants, friends, and fans to interact with the brand at the IRONMAN Village where they will have a photo booth and swag available.
IRONMAN Village Hours:
- Thursday, April 3 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, April 4 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday (Race Day), April 5 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
About Shokz
Shokz is dedicated to advancing open-ear audio technology and creating products that enhance the lives of users. With a focus on innovation, quality, and user experience, Shokz continues to lead the market, providing cutting-edge solutions for sports enthusiasts and beyond. Learn more about the brand that inspires users to #beopen at www.Shokz.com.
About IRONMAN North America
The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf®, UTMB® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB®, Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group
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