Thank you all and happy new year to everyone!

Don't need a run cap, drink bottle or race belt? Then choose to have one of the the products you order personalized with a name or nick-name! Simply type the name you'd like in the comments section or the order form and Santa will do the rest!  

Offer valid until 5 January 2009. 

The new KiWAMi logo

Oli, Kiwami's Canadian distributor has created a KiWAMi group on Facebook. You can now join this group and communicate with KiWAMi and other KiWAMi users, share your passion for KiWAMi products and also your ideas!! Join the group by clicking on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23446961303&ref=nf

The logo at the left is the new logo for KiWAMi's 2009 collection. Traditionalists rest assured that the original KiWAMi logo won't disappear completely!  Post your comments on Facebook ! 

KAMELEON by KiWAMi

KiWAMi presents the KAMELEON. Anticipating the race wear needs of the world's best triathletes, KiWAMi presents the KAMELEON ! Combining the famous hydrophonic and breathable material of the AMPHiBiAN  with thin high quality neoprene panels for improved  performance both in the water and on the land, the KAMELEON is the 2009 tri-suit of reference. Made to be worn from the beginning to the end of a triathlon, tested and validated by Team KiWAMi triathletes and international swimmers, the KAMELEON allows athletes to improve their swim without compromising run performance. Speed tests show the KAMELEON helps swim times to drop by an average of 4sec per 200m ! ... trademark KiWAMi innovation speed and style! Contact KiWAMi for more details.

TORPEDO by KiWAMi

Presented to the public in the south of France this past weekend, the TORPEDO is KiWAMi’s new ultra-thin neoprene swim suit. Perfect for the swim section of triathlon events from sprint distance to the Kona Ironman and equally performant in competition  swimming events, the TORPEDO is made with an innovative mix of neoprene panels of different thickness and flexibility providing exceptional comfort and heat retention … and exceptional performance.  Tests show  the KiWAMi TORPEDO improves swim times by an average of 6sec per 200m ! Contact KiWAMi for more information.   

KiWAMi is proud to be the preferred racewear choice of the Beijing Olympic Games triathlon. Almost 30% of the entire field competing in the Olympic Games triathlon on 18 and 19 August are Team KiWAMi athletes or athletes competing for national teams racing under the KiWAMi logo. Key KiWAMi athletes to look out for include Laura Bennett (USA), Carolyn Murray (CAN), Eva Dollinger (AUT), Hendrik De Villiers (RSA), Matt Reed (USA) and Filip Ospaly (CZE).

KiWAMi will present each of its Olympic national teams and their uniforms in the lead up to the Olympic triathlon races…. Stay tuned!

Stay effectively hydrated with the DRiNKi  -the drink bottle specifically designed to be easy to fill, hold and clean anytime! 

Be self sufficient for your hydration and energy requirements with the KAÏ-BELT, our all-new energy belt. Features include a large comfortable and adjustable waist band with strong Velcro closure to fit all  waist sizes. The KAÏ-BELT is your ideal training and racing partner for any endurance activity. 

Last but not least, forget about using pins to attach your race number and avoid putting unwelcome holes in your race wear by using KiWAMi's new RACE-BELT with special clip-system for race numbers. 

Egirdir (TUR).is the next stage of the European Cup, on  August 3; 

Photo: triathlon.org

The new 2008 KiWAMi catalogue is now available on request or you can download it. Discover the new models, presented by the Team KiWAMi athletes at Noosa, Australia and photographed 
by Delly Carr !

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Andrea Whitcombe takes first place at the Tisjausvaros World Cup wearing the all new trisuit designed and made by KiWAMi in partnership with ASICS UK. This new trisuit, extremely light, hydrofuge and aesthetic, is now used by ASICS UK triathlon team members including Andrea, Tim Don, Helen Tucker, Liz Blatchford, Rosie Clarke, Vicky Holland.

Meanwhile in Ireland, Czech athlete Lenka Zemanova and Frenchman Vincent Luis both won the European Cup event wearing their AMPHiBiAN trisuits, highlighting once again the domination of KiWAMi racewear in elite triathlon competition. 

Photo: Janos Schmidt / ITU Media

 The new world champion Helen Tucker (GBR) finished  third at Des Moines' world cup , wearing a new trisuit specifically designed by KiWAMi in partnership with ASICS UK.

She's continuing a remarkable four weeks of racing in which she took silver in Madrid and gold in Vancouver. Next for Tucker will likely be an official Olympic berth.  Well done!

Photo: Delly Carr 
            

KiWAMi's new TANGO is finally available. The TANGO - a perfect combination with the all new MAMBO jacket is a running pant made from a stretchable and breathable featherweight micro fiber. The cut is original and comfortable for any form of exercise, featuring a rear zip pocket and lower leg openers for quick and easy dressing / undressing and a style change. 

Check out the TANGO on the KiWAMi Collection > Pre - Post race.     
            

Vincent Luis of France is the new junior world champion Vancouver, Canada! Under incredibly cold and humid conditions, Vincent was able to control the race from the swim to the finish line, showing a growing maturity in racing International events. Congratulations from KiWAMi!

Credit photo: Delly Carr

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KiWAMi will hold a stand at the Vancouver World triathlon expo from the 4th to the 9th of June. You're welcome to try the KiWAMi collection and meet with our new Canadian distributor, Olivier Mouyau (kiwamicanada@live.com) ! 
We hope you'll enjoy the visit!

KiWAMi presents the MAMBO, a new revolution 3-in1 concept jacket specifically designed for the needs of triathlon. The MAMBO is made from a featherweight polar fleece micro fiber providing warmth, comfort, and style. It is perfect for cycling and running, pre and post race, stepping onto the podium and hanging out at the café.  Be quick, limited stock available !  

Team KiWAMi's Daniel Lee Chi Wo (HKG) confirmed qualification for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games by winning the Subic Bay International Triathlon in the Philippines wearing his AMPHiBiAN 008 to victory in the hot and humid conditions. 

Daniel is the 7th Team KiWAMi athlete to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games, joining Laura Bennett (USA), Greg Bennett (AUS), Matt Reed (USA), Sander Berk (NDL), Filip Ospaly (CZE) et Hendrik de Villiers (RSA) on the start line. 

Team KiWAMi's Carolyn MURRAY (CAN) won her first ever World Cup event at Richards Bay today in her AMPHiBiAN 008. Carolyn dominated the run, sprinting to victory on the final uphill section to take a deserved win and put herself in firm contention for the Canadian Olympic team.

In the men's race Matt REED (USA) finished a gutsy 2nd in 3-way sprint finish with World Champ Daniel UNGER (GER) 1st, and local favorite Hendrik DE VILLIERS (RSA) 3rd in his new team South Africa AMPHiBiAN 008. The AMPHiBiAN takes 4 out of 6 podium places !! Great effort team KiWAMi !!

Photo: Silke Insel / ITU Media

Team KiWAMi's Matt REED (USA) and the  AMPHiBiAN 008 make it 3 from 3 in 2008 with a win in the prestigious St Anthony's International Triathlon (FL) today. Matt and US team mate Andy Potts broke away in the swim and increased their lead on the bike to 1min 30sec. Matt then ran away to take a comfortable win from Potts who held off a fast finishing Greg BENNETT (AUS), also racing in his new AMPHiBiAN 008.  Way to go Team KiWAMi !! 

Team KiWAMi's Matt Reed (USA) earned a place on the US Olympic triathlon team today by winning the Olympic trials in Tuscaloosa, AL. Back to his scintillating best, Matt broke away on the bike to begin the run with a 25sec lead over the lead pack including pre-race favorites Hunter Kemper and Andy Potts. Matt increased his lead to 50sec at the 9km mark before crossing the line with a 20sec win after celebrating down the home straight. Look out for some action from Matt in Beijing, where he will again be wearing his favorite AMPHiBiAN 008 suit. Go Boom-Boom !!! 

Photo: Triathlete magazine

Jordan Rapp (USA), a new Team KiWAMi member, finished third at Ironman Arizona wearing his MANTA - TWiNKi combo. The finish was with the closest Ironman podium in history; the top 3 men ended the race within 45 sec of each other and 4th place only another 28sec further back!   Well done Jordan!!

Photo: Triathlete magazine