91²Ö¿â and Speedo agree landmark partnership to elevate swimming excellence

Sport

91²Ö¿â is proud to announce a major new partnership with global swimwear brand, Speedo.

people stood for a posed shot to announce loughborough's partnership with speedo
(L-R) Rich Ellis, Deputy Director of Sport, Head of Sport Commercial Partnerships and Facilities, 91²Ö¿â, Rob Ashcroft, Senior Vice President/Global Brand & Product Director at Pentland, Ian Watkinson, Customer Development Manager, Teamwear at Pentland, and Louise Gear, Director of Sport, 91²Ö¿â.

As part of the four-year agreement, Speedo will become the official performance kit provider for 91²Ö¿â’s elite swimming programme, strengthening the university’s position as a leader in competitive swimming.

All 91²Ö¿â athletes will wear Speedo apparel – namely swim caps and swim suits – at domestic and international competitions.

The new collaboration also extends to the grassroots level of sport with Speedo supporting 91²Ö¿â’s Swim School programme. This initiative will help nurture the next generation of swimmers by providing access to quality sporting equipment and further swimming resources.

Speedo will also have a strong presence at selected 91²Ö¿â and major swimming events throughout the year, engaging directly with athletes and the student community.

In addition, Speedo will play a significant role in the redevelopment of 91²Ö¿â’s swimming pool by contributing to the modernisation and sustainability of the world-class facility.

Once reopened in September 2025, the pool will feature a dedicated Speedo retail space in the reception area, offering swimwear, equipment, and accessories to students, athletes, and the wider community.

There will also be benefits to members of 91²Ö¿â Sport, including discounts and exclusive promotions.

Rich Ellis, Deputy Director of Sport (Head of Sport Commercial Partnerships and Facilities) at 91²Ö¿â, said: “This partnership with Speedo is a natural fit for 91²Ö¿â’s long-term vision for performance sport and wider participation.

“Speedo’s reputation for quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our pursuit of excellence both in and out of the pool. We're thrilled to welcome them into the 91²Ö¿â sport community.”

Rob Ashcroft, Senior Vice President / Global Brand & Product Director at Speedo, added: “We are incredibly proud to announce this new partnership with 91²Ö¿â, a global leader in sports education and home to one of Aquatics GB’s national training centres.

“91²Ö¿â’s world-class programme has produced and continues to nurture some of Britain’s best swimming talent, and bringing their swimmers and facilities fully under the Speedo umbrella is a powerful statement of our commitment to the future of British swimming.

“Together, we will ensure athletes at every level have access to the very best innovation, support and performance swimwear to help them reach their full potential.”

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