One of Britain’s greatest ever ultrarunners joins forces with
open-ear headphone pioneers
Shokz, the global consumer electronics brand,
has today announced one of the world’s leading ultrarunners, Tom Evans, as a
brand ambassador. Last year, Tom Evans – renowned for his extraordinary
achievements in ultra-marathon running – became only the second European ever
to win the 100-mile gruelling Western States Endurance Run, cementing himself
as one of the world’s most respected ultrarunners.
Combining his passion for both fitness and
music, Tom Evans embodies Shokz’s commitment to help enhance active lifestyles
through unmatched sound experiences. Tom Evans is an advocate of Shokz’s
open-ear features, which maintains his situational awareness when he’s either
on the road or on trails. As part of the partnership, Tom Evans will continue
to use Shokz’s range of products as part of his training regime, as he attempts
to win the world’s most competitive trail ultramarathon in the world later this
year, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB).
A former British Army captain, Tom Evans
discovered his capabilities when he entered his first ever ultramarathon in
2017 – the Marathon de Sables, a 251km race across the Sahara Desert.
Remarkably, he finished in third place – the best result any European had ever
achieved in the history of the race. Turning professional a year later, Tom
Evans has since won several prestigious races, establishing himself as one of
the world’s leading ultra runners.
On becoming a Shokz ambassador, Tom Evans
said: “I’m thrilled to be part of the
Shokz family. The headphones are a total game-changer for me. Whether it’s
travelling, racing or training at home, they’ve become a staple of my kit –
they’re as important to me as my running shoes!”
Daisy Cong, International Marketing Director,
said of the partnership: “We’re
delighted to welcome Tom as an ambassador. He’s an incredibly inspiring and
talented individual that aligns perfectly with our values and ethos. Tom has
some big aspirations this year and we look forward to supporting him along the
way.”
Shokz is the world’s leading pioneer in
Open-Ear technology, with all users enjoying an open-ear listening experience.
Using Bone Conduction Technology or DirectPitch™ Technology, Shokz headphones
transmit sound to your ears without obstructing them. They are designed to let
you enjoy your music and podcasts without compromising on safety and comfort.
Shokz headphones are available in various models, such as the OpenRun Pro, the
OpenFit and the OpenSwim, to suit different needs and preferences. To learn more
about Shokz and its products, visit
uk.shokz.com.
