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Article: Why We WYN

Why We WYN

Why We WYN

Welcome to WYN republic

 

Hi—we’re Beth and Luke McKenzie, former professional triathletes, parents, and the founders of WYN republic.

We created WYN republic because we saw a gap in the world of triathlon apparel: we wanted gear that didn’t force a compromise between comfort, performance, and design. As athletes, we knew firsthand how critical it was to feel fast and confident, without sacrificing how you look or how you feel during training and racing.

From the very start, our vision was a shared one:

  • Luke focused on pushing the boundaries of performance and aerodynamics.

  • Beth honed in on clean, modern designs that made athletes look as good as they felt.

Together, with over 40 years of experience in triathlon, we built WYN republic to reflect the best of both worlds—technology that performs, and design that inspires.

 


Why "WYN"?

We named the brand WYN republic after our first born daughter Wynne. It’s also a play on the word “win”, because we believe every journey—every personal best, every finish line crossed, every training breakthrough—is a win worth celebrating. 

Our flagship logo combines two icons of our heritage:

  • The California bear, where Wynne was born.

  • The Australian Southern Cross, where she’s growing up.

 

WYN republic: Coming to a Race Near You

If you’re new here, welcome.
If you’ve been with us for a while, thank you for being part of our story.

We’re excited to keep showing up on courses around the world, alongside athletes like you who are chasing their potential and defining what winning means—on their own terms.

Check us out, say hi, and join the WYN republic.

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