Toshiba To Sponsor Windsor Triathlon

Toshiba UK and multi-sport event organiser Human Race have announced a two year partnership that will see Toshiba UK become headline sponsor for what will called the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon. The Triathlon which has been running for 21 years attracts 2,500 competitors, including a world class elite field, who will compete to win the coveted race winner title.
Toshiba is supporting the partnership with an integrated marketing programme which includes social media activity, an online campaign and media partnerships. As part of the sponsorship, the Toshiba logo will feature on race barriers, swim caps and flags on the day of the event – highlights of which will be aired on Channel 4.
The partnership builds on Toshiba’s heritage of sports partnerships, which have included several other high-profile global sponsorships in recent years, and follows the announcement that Toshiba will sponsor this year’s Rugby World Cup,
“Triathlon racing is the fastest growing Olympic sport in the UK, with more and more people taking part every year. With the anticipation growing for 2012, we’re excited to be part of this activity, which has seen an enormous response from keen athletes across the country.” said Matt McDowell, Marketing Director; Toshiba UK.
“Technology and sport are becoming ever more integrated, with advances in the field improving every aspect of sport easier and more enjoyable – from recording and monitoring stats and scores, to offering advanced training software. It’s a great fit that a leading technology manufacturer like Toshiba offers its support with events like this, and we’re thrilled to be on-board for this year’s race”.
The 2011 Toshiba Windsor Triathlon takes place on the 11th – 12th June, and includes a 42km bike ride, 1.5km swim and 10km run for the Olympic and Elite race and a 750m swim in the Thames, a 5km run and a 30 km bike ride for the Sprint race. For more details about the Windsor Triathlon visit: http://www.humanrace.co.uk/events/triathlon/windsor-triathlon-2011 .