adidas Adizero Dominates Paris Wins
As the world’s largest sporting event concludes, adidas proudly announces that athletes sporting footwear from the adizero collection have secured more gold medals in the 800m and sprint events and more podium finishes in marathon distances than any other brand. The adizero line has now established itself as adidas’ most successful footwear collection in its 75-year history of high-performance innovation.
Adidas Celebrates Historic Achievements
Alberto Uncini Manganelli, Global GM of adidas Running and Specialist Sports, expressed his pride: “A huge message of congratulations to our incredible athletes, and the teams that have supported them to achieve these phenomenal results. Seeing what they’ve accomplished, we have never felt more confident in our running franchise than we do today.”
“From the fastest sprint, to the quickest marathon, adizero has truly shaped the story of elite running as told in Paris, thanks to the relentless drive of our athletes, powered by the unwavering pursuit of innovation by our engineers and designers,” he said.
Dominance in Sprint and Mid-Distance Races
In the fastest events, such as the 800m and sprint distances, adidas athletes wearing adizero secured 5 out of 12 gold medals, surpassing all other competitors. This remarkable performance includes victories in the men’s 100m, men’s 110m Hurdle, and both the men’s and women’s 400m, as well as the men’s 800m. Notably, in men’s sprint distances of 400m and below, adizero athletes claimed 60% of all possible gold positions in individual events.
These achievements were powered by adizero Prime SP 3 Strung and adizero Prime SP 3 Strung x Y3 spikes, including a customized pair worn by Noah Lyles in his electrifying 100m win. These spikes feature advanced adidas technologies, such as the Lightstrike Pro in the forefoot for superior cushioning and responsiveness, and the Strung upper for cocoon-like comfort and support.
Marathon Successes for Adizero Athletes
Adizero also had a significant impact on the marathon events, with athletes winning 50% of the gold medals and securing 50% of all podium spots. This includes Tamirat Tola’s record-setting time of 2:06:26, Tigist Assafa’s silver medal on the final day, and Benson Kipruto’s bronze finish. These results build on a strong season for adizero athletes, with notable victories in London, Boston, and Tokyo earlier this year.
Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1: A Record-Breaking Shoe
All medal-winning marathon athletes wore the ADIZERO Adios Pro Evo 1, the lightest marathon world-record shoe ever. Since its release, this shoe has helped adidas athletes break two world records, win 19 key races, and achieve numerous other records, including an Olympic record and a World Fastest Marathon Debut. Since 2023, adizero athletes have won 51% of the top 50 races worldwide, outpacing all other brands.
The Future of Speed with Adizero
The adizero collection represents adidas’ complete suite of speed-running shoes, designed for both racing and training. Built to democratize speed and break records, adizero empowers runners at all levels, from beginners to elite champions.
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Adrian started running in 2012 and instantly fell in love with the sport. He now frequents local road and trailrunning events. For him running is simple: "you take one foot in front of another and repeat the process over and over again." You can catch him running in Roxas Boulevard and SM MOA area. When not on his running kicks, he steps in the shoes of a content writer and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert.