Portland, OR (August 12, 2010) – Athlete Performance Solutions will team with NIKE, Inc. to bring innovative footwear solutions for athletes who participate in the sports found in the Olympic Games to retail outlets around the world. The new company will market, distribute and sell NIKE’s pinnacle, performance footwear for Sailing, Rowing, Fencing, Weightlifting, Boxing and Shooting.
"I commend NIKE for their continued commitment to developing innovative footwear for athletes who love the sports found in the Olympic Games ," said Eddie Brown, Founder and President of Athlete Performance Solutions. "To date, it has been very difficult for these athletes to find the footwear they require at retail. I am pleased that Athlete Performance Solutions will now help bring NIKE’s pinnacle, performance footwear to the retail community serving the needs of athletes participating in these sports around the world."
"Developing innovative footwear for athletes is something to which NIKE has been committed for many years," said Erik Sprunk, Vice President of Merchandise and Product. "The ability to make these unique products available to more athletes is something we are very pleased to be able to offer through our new partnership with Athlete Performance Solutions."
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