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Saucony, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCNYA and SCNYB), a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced that Saucony sponsored triathlete Michael Simpson won the first major triathlon of his pro career at the 6th Annual City of Los Angeles Triathlon held September 11, 2005. Canada's Simpson, 22, clocked a 1:51:33.9 to win the three-sport Olympic distance endurance race comprised of a 0.9-mile ocean swim off Venice Beach, a 24.8-mile bike course through Hollywood, and a 6.2-mile run ending near the Staples Center. Simpson, whose background is cycling, exited the ocean in 11th place and quickly moved into third place in the bike segment. He took the lead in the first mile of the run, holding it to the finish to win by nearly a minute over Australian Richie Cunningham. Simpson, who turned pro three years ago, has been racing triathlons for four years. He has been a Team Saucony member for three years. Simpson competes in the Saucony Grid Fastwitch. About Saucony, Inc.: Saucony, Inc., located in Peabody, Massachusetts, is a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear, apparel and accessories with its widely recognized brands Saucony, Saucony Originals, Hind and Spot-bilt. All Saucony, Inc. sports brands develop and manufacture technically advanced products that improve the performance of active sports participants. For more information go to www.saucony.com. In 2004, Saucony introduced The Saucony 26, a collection of twenty-six people and their stories from communities in and around the marathon racecourses in Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago who are chosen to symbolize each full mile of the race. The Saucony 26 celebrates the runners' differences, as well as the running community's collective and passionate love of the sport. To learn more or nominate a runner visit: www.saucony.com/saucony26/nominate.aspx For Media Inquiries: Sharon Barbano, Saucony Public Relations, 978.326.5209. www.sharon.barbano@saucony.com