【2XU】Athlete Contract Signed with Momoka Yamada of Shimamura Women's Athletics Club

Australian compression wear brand "2XU (Two Times You)" has announced an athlete contract with Momoka Yamada (hereinafter, Ms. Yamada), a middle-distance runner belonging to the Shimamura Women's Athletics Club.

Ms. Yamada, who excels in middle- and long-distance and steeplechase events, possesses both speed and endurance. She won the Japan Intercollegiate 3000m Steeplechase during her time at Tamagawa University and was selected to represent Japan at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships. She is a next-generation top runner whose future success is highly anticipated in both track and ekiden (long-distance relay road race) events.

With a mission of "Human Performance Multiplied," 2XU will support Ms. Yamada's challenges and performance from training to races and recovery scenes. This support will be provided through advanced compression wear featuring state-of-the-art muscle vibration suppression, blood flow promotion, and recovery functions, along with superior comfort.

■ Comment from Momoka Yamada

"I am extremely happy to have signed this contract with 2XU. 'I want to know my limits' - that is why I keep running, and I continue to challenge myself daily to meet a self I have not yet seen.

I have been using 2XU products since my university days, and as someone who values body sensations and subtle changes, I feel that 2XU is an important presence that helps bring out my performance.

I will continue to challenge myself, focusing on records and results, and together with 2XU, I will expand my potential and challenge the world. I appreciate your continued support."

■ Momoka Yamada Profile

Born May 13, 2001.

Japanese track and field athlete. From Saitama Prefecture.

Specialties: Long-distance (5000m ・10000m) / 3000m Steeplechase (SC)

After graduating from Tamagawa University, she joined the Shimamura Women's Athletics Club in April 2024.

・Japan Intercollegiate 3000m Steeplechase Winner (during university)

・World Cross Country Championships Japan Representative (2026)

・3000mSC: 9 minutes 50 seconds 97

・5000m: 15 minutes 26 seconds 98

・10000m: 33 minutes 10 seconds

■ About 2XU (Two Times You)

2XU is a sports brand born in Melbourne, Australia, in 2005.

With the philosophy of "Human Performance Multiplied," it develops compression wear and running wear incorporating the latest biomechanics and material science.

It is adopted by top athletes and professional teams in over 70 countries worldwide and enjoys strong support in a wide range of sports in Japan, including marathon, triathlon, and track and field.

【Contact Information】

2XU Japan Co., Ltd. Contact: Hasegawa, Nishizaki

E-mail：japan@2xu.com

URL：https://www.2xu.com/jp