43 Second Wednesday: Wallace Spearmon Jr.

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Spearmon Jr. signs Saucony deal

Saucony is beginning to form a nice lineup this year. Saucony has officially announced signing Wallace Spearmon Jr. to a shoe deal through 2012.

With Saucony having one of the top 200 meter runners in the world, look for the Lexington, Massachusetts-based apparel maker to take off. The move signs a increased focus no sprinting, as opposed to traditionally a larger emphasis on middle distance and distance running.

“I’m very excited about competing for the Saucony brand,” said Spearmon, Jr. “What’s really inspiring to me is the brand’s emphasis on performance and innovation, evident in their spikes and their AMP PRO2 training and recovery apparel.”

The Spearmon Jr. signing comes as a surprise but consider that Saucony is building on a rich track and field heritage in signing the U.S. indoor 200m record holder.

It will be interesting to see what spikes and gear Spearmon rocks this summer.