Fike Swim, a progressing swim product company since its signature “The Brick” kickboard was released, has recently signed 2017 World Championship bronze medalist Zane Grothe to its list of ambassadors. The announcement was made via their Facebook page:
Grothe joins a group of accomplished Fike ambassadors in World Champion Eva Fabian, Australian National Age Group Record Holder Zac Stubblety-Cook, Paralympian Lizzi Smith and Ironman Champion David Kahn.
Before reaching the podium in Budapest, Grothe was a standout swimmer at Auburn, where he holds seven school records. He is also a five-time U.S. Open Champion ranging from the 200 to 1500 meter freestyles, and is a two-time U.S. National Champion in the 400 meter free.
“Joining Fike Swim is an exciting experience for me,” Grothe said. “I’m looking forward to working with a company that has true athlete feedback and values at the core of its product research and development. Being a part of the Fike Swim ambassadors team is a step in the right direction for my career, and I can’t wait to add to their brand.”
The company has been hinting at the news for the last week, posting updates to their Facebook page:
Grothe also discussed his college experience, which swimmers he looks up to and how he trains in an interview with Fike Swim.
Q & A with Zane Grothe
Provided by Fike Swim
About Fike Swim
Fike Swim Products was born when founder James Fike put a brick on top of a kickboard and transformed just another legs-only kick set into a total body workout felt into the next day. Since then it’s been our mission to create unique swim equipment with the single-minded goal of making you faster. We don’t sell toys. We create tools to help you reach your potential.