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Saucony Expands Partnership with Julia Paternain

Saucony, the renowned performance running and lifestyle brand, has recently renewed its partnership with the elite distance runner Julia Paternain. Originally formed in March 2025, this renewed contract signifies a long-term commitment as Julia takes on the next significant phase in her impressive running career.

A Mark of Commitment

In a statement from Ted Fitzpatrick, the Vice President of Product Management and Merchandising at Saucony, he expressed, “We could not be more excited to deepen our relationship with Julia.” He emphasized that her recent achievements at the world level demonstrate her relentless drive, embodying Saucony's core values of perseverance, self-belief, and human potential. With her diverse roots spanning Mexico, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay, Paternain echoes Saucony's expanding global community of runners.

Breaking Through at the World Championships

Just months after signing with Saucony, Julia made headlines with her remarkable performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo. In only her second marathon attempt, she clinched a bronze medal in the women's marathon, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:27:23 while wearing Saucony's acclaimed Endorphin Elite 2 shoes. Her achievement was all the more remarkable given that she entered the competition ranked 288th globally in the marathon.

A Journey of Growth

“I’m thrilled to continue this journey with Saucony,” Julia commented. “This past year has been unbelievable, standing on the world podium for Uruguay was a dream. With Saucony’s support, I’m hungry for more challenges, growth, and impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and show what’s possible.”

The renewal of Julia's contract with Saucony comes at a crucial juncture in her rapidly advancing career. Within less than eight months, she has transitioned from her marathon debut to becoming a medalist on the world stage, having set a Uruguayan national record with her debut time of 2:27:09. This renewed partnership is key as it will continue to support her training regimen and competitive ambitions.

Looking Forward

The renewed partnership will provide Julia with ongoing support for her training and competition goals, focusing on competing with top athletes globally in marathons and road races. It will highlight her inspiring journey while also encouraging community initiatives aimed at motivating the next generation of runners.

For more information about Saucony’s athletes and their inspiring stories, visit Saucony's official website.

About Saucony

Founded in 1898, Saucony is recognized as the 'Original Running Brand' and is a part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW). It leads the global performance running market by blending innovation, style, and culture into its offerings. The brand is celebrated for its groundbreaking technologies, including PWRRUN™ PB, PWRRUN+™, and SPEEDROLL™, and produces high-quality footwear and apparel across Road, Trail, and Originals categories. Saucony is committed to inspiring people to embrace a better life through running culture and personal expression.

For further details, check out Saucony’s website.