DELFINA USA AND S&R SPORT PARTNER WITH TWO-TIME OLYMPIC AND WORLD CHAMPION MADDIE MUSSELMAN
Jul 31st 2023
The Award-Winning Water Polo Player Joins the Delfina Family as the Brand Rapidly Expands into The American Aquatics Sports Market
Torrance, Calif. – June 28, 2023 – Delfina USA and S&R Sport, the exclusive U.S. distributor for their premier team gear, are thrilled to announce an official partnership with water polo star player Maddie Musselman. The MVP and two-time Olympic gold medalist from Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020 is set to represent the brands as she embarks for her fifth World Aquatics Championships with the U.S. National Team, set to start on July 14th, 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan. The competition is also the first official qualification for the Olympic games in Paris next year.
“I have no doubt this partnership marks the beginning of an amazing collaboration that will impact the entire sport of water polo,” shares Musselman. "As a passionate athlete who values integrity, I see a remarkable synergy between my personal mission and S&R Sport’s long standing reputation as an industry leader. What I love the most about this opportunity is that it allows me to share my story and inspire future generations of water polo athletes,” she continues.
The new sponsorship marks a significant milestone for S&R Sport as Delfina USA continues to make waves in the water polo industry as a premier team gear supplier. Now joining forces with Musselman, who is widely recognized as one of the world's top water polo players, the collaboration promises to be a game changer in the world of women’s water polo and beyond. "We are thrilled to welcome Maddie to the Delfina USA family," said Steve Granick, President and Co-Founder of S&R Sport. “I have no doubt that our joined commitment on inspiring young water polo athletes will help continue the growth and success of this amazing sport in our country,"
The initial 18-month partnership will allow the award-winning player to participate in numerous appearances, including water polo camps representing Delfina USA and S&R Sport. The UCLA alumna and SoCal-based S&R Sport don’t stop there; as a part of the collaboration, they will also be releasing a limited-edition Maddie Musselman collection inspired by the athlete's vibrant personality and passion for the game of water polo. The launch is set for August of this year. Sign up and be the first one to know about it by visiting www.srsport.com and entering your name and email address at the bottom of the home page.
About Delfina
Delfina is an internationally recognized brand for quality water polo, swimwear, and team gear that has been helping athletes to get the most out of their aquatic performances since 1989. With a commitment to craftsmanship, their unique value proposition lies in custom-designed gear for teams from across the globe. Delfina’s mission is to be relentless in its pursuit of producing premium and innovative gear for aquatic sports with cutting-edge design that will help athletes stand out both on and off the pool deck. The Bulgarian-based company is a proud sponsor of numerous professional water polo teams, including recently crowned three-peat LEN Champions League winner Pro Recco, as well as national teams across the world, such as Montenegro, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, to name a few. As part of a major push in the United States, Delfina USA has become the Official Ball of the Mountain Pacific Sports Conference (MPSF), the top collegiate league in the country. Recently, Delfina also became an official multi-year LEN Water Polo sponsor as the brand strives to become the world’s leading company for custom-designed gear in water polo, swimming, and diving, paving the way for a future filled with top performance and style excellence!
About S&R Sport
S&R Sport is dedicated to helping water polo, and competitive swimmers reach their full potential. For more than 30 years, S&R Sport has been led by UCLA Bruin Water Polo alum Steve Granick who has continued to play and coach in the sport he loves. The company is a leading U.S. distributor of nearly every major water polo brand and a trusted source for quality aquatic sports products and custom gear by thousands of teams across the country. The SoCal company provides unparalleled customer service that ensures customers meet their goals while providing them with expert product knowledge. S&R Sport’s mission is to develop loyal customers by meeting and exceeding expectations and contributing to their success and happiness – it’s why they strive for excellence each day! Through the values of integrity, expertise, innovation, passion, customer service, reliability & teamwork, their vision is to remain the number one source for aquatic sports products across North America.
About Maddie Musselman:
Maddie Musselman is an American water polo player who has become the gold standard of success, having earned four world MVP awards in her career. As one of the top USA National team scorers, Maddie aims to win gold at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Dedicated to excellence and helping others succeed, she was named Women's Water Polo MVP after winning gold with Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. As UCLA’s all-time career leading scorer, she tallied an impressive 252 goals scored during her college career. Combined with multiple top honors such as Total Water Polo Women's Total Player of the Year (2021 & 2022) and FINA World League Super Final MVP (2019 & 2021), it's no wonder that other athletes turn to Maddie for inspiration and guidance. Out of the water, Musselman is known for her dedication to her sport and her team. She is admired for her work ethic, sportsmanship, and positive attitude. Musselman continues to compete at the highest level and is considered one of the superstars of women’s water polo. Maddie Musselman’s talent, passion, and achievements in water polo have made her a respected figure in the sport, and her mission is to empower the next generation of aspiring water polo players.
