Seal Beach, CA - October 26, 2021 - TYR Sport is proud to announce the signing of 17-year-old CrossFit phenom, Emma Cary.
A rising star in the CrossFit space, Emma Cary took the world by storm when she became the youngest athlete to win an Open workout at 16 years old. Her performance in the 21.2 was good for a new world record and ranked her first in the world in the 16-17 age group. Riding the momentum into the 2021 CrossFit Games, Cary placed 16th in the elite Women's division. In addition, she placed first in her age group at the 2019 CrossFit Games, earning the title of "The Fittest 14-15 Year-old on Earth."
"TYR and I have so much in common. We work the hardest, plan the biggest, and we both want to be the best. I'm so proud to work with a company that aligns with who I am and what I want. I believe that the future is bright for both of us, especially together! "
As a member of team TYR, Cary will join sponsored athletes including Olympic Medalists Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel, Ryan Lochte, Lilly King, and Michael Andrew, as well as CrossFit Games athletes Noah Ohlsen, Travis Mayer, and Saxon Panchik.
“We could not be more excited to announce Emma Cary as a team TYR athlete,” said Matt Dilorenzo, CEO of TYR Sport. “She is an up and coming talent in the CrossFit space that has already proved she can compete at the highest level of the sport. Emma's grit and competitiveness are perfect representations of TYR and we can't wait to watch her career progress."
Built on 36+ years of optical performance and know-how, the all-new TYR Optics line brings athletic eyewear to a whole new level. Since its inception three decades ago, TYR Sport has grown to exist as one of the world’s most recognizable swimming and triathlon brands. Founded in Huntington Beach, California, the American company has garnered industry success for major technologies including the celebrated Venzo technical suit. Today, TYR has become synonymous with the most groundbreaking athletes in swimming and continues to be the choice of champions.
About TYR
Named for TYR the Norse god of valor and sacrifice, we're a company built on commitment and discipline. We've been pushing the limits of innovation to propel athletes to their absolute best for over 35 years. Whether it's personal records or world championships, we have the hard-earned hardware to back it up.