Nicole DeBoom
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| Born | February 17, 1972 Chicago, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | CEO |
| Title | CEO, Skirt Sports |
| Spouse(s) | Tim DeBoom |
Nicole DeBoom (born February 2, 1972) is an American Chief executive officer and founder of Skirt Sports, a women's Sportswear. She is also a retired professional triathlon and Swimming (sport). DeBoom's inspiration for the company was based on her experience as a runner and she wore a prototype skirt for her win at the 2004 Ironman Triathlon.[1]
Early Life
DeBoom was born in 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up, she excelled at swimming and qualified for the 1988 United States Olympic trials (swimming)|Olympic Trials. DeBoom graduated from Yale University.[2]
Career
DeBoom started her own company, Skirt Sports, in 2005.[3] She designed the skirt she wore for her 2004 Ironman Wisconsin win, which was a prototype for her future products.[4] DeBoom used the $5K race prize money to invest in her future company.[5] DeBoom focuses her products on being practical for women athletes, designed to not interfere with running and other forms of athletic competition. The company saw over $10M in revenue from 2012 through 2014.[3]
In 2013, DeBoom teamed with Kathrine Switzer to create a clothing line to honor Switzer's achievement of running in the Kathrine Switzer#1967 Boston Marathon|1967 Boston Marathon as the first officially registered female competitor, completing the race despite physical assault from a Jock Semple|race manager during the event.[6]
In 2020, Skirt Sports was acquired by ZOOMA Women’s Race Series, with DeBoom remaining as CEO.[7]
Triathlon accomplishments
Ironman Wisconsin
- 2004: 1st[8]
Other notable accomplishments
- 2001 Boulder Peak Triathlon: 1st[9]
- 2002 Boulder Peak Triathlon: 1st[10]
- 2003 Boulder Peak Triathlon: 3rd[11]
- 2004 Boulder Peak Triathlon: 1st[12]
- 2010 Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon: 1st[13]
Personal life
Nicole is married to Tim DeBoom, also a retired professional triathlete.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nicole DeBoom". Runner's World. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ↑ "Nicole DeBoom". Utah State University. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hendee, Caitlan (February 6, 2015). "Skirt Sports founder turns running cute into more than $10 million in sales". The Business Journals. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ↑ Zissu, Alexandra (October 12, 2011). "Running Skirts Go Girly". The New York Times.
- ↑ Athena, Emma (May 2, 2021). "The Best Active Skirts for Every Adventure". Outside (magazine).
- ↑ Porecca, Laura (January 22, 2015). "Groundbreaking marathoner Kathrine Switzer dresses to progress". The Daily Free Press.
- ↑ "Skirt Sports Acquired By ZOOMA Women's Race Series". Running Insight. September 8, 2020.
- ↑ McFarland, Kristen. "Never Say Never". Colorado Triathlete. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ McFarland, Kristen. "2001 Boulder Peak Triathlon". Colorado Triathlete. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ McFarland, Kristen. "Boulder Peak Triathlon". Colorado Triathlete. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ McFarland, Kristen. "Nicole DeBoom Wraps Up Stellar Season". Colorado Triathlete. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ McFarland, Kristen. "Shall We Make it Four? Nicole DeBoom Defends Her Title Yet Again At Boulder Peak". Colorado Triathlete. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ "USA Triathlon Results". USA Triathlon. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
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