FMG Surfer Marc Lacomare Signs Two Year Deal With Oakley Eyewear

18 year-old French surfer Marc Lacomare from Hossegor starts off 2009 with a new eyewear sponsor. Marc signed a two-year deal with Oakley Eyewear right before taking off to the Billabong World Junior Championships in Australia where he came third and finished the highest ranked European.

"I know this might sound cheesy, but I'm really happy to be able to sign with a strong and prestigious brand such as Oakley. Oakley has a great support system and an equally great surf team. I was just yesterday thinking how amazing it would be to go a surf trip with Bruce Irons... The other good news is that I will be working closely with Yann Martin who is the Oakley team manager in France and also a great coach."

Says Yann Martin, Oakley team manager France: "I'm equally thrilled to have Marc on the Oakley team. He's a very talented surfer and shows maturity beyond his years. He had some very good results this year and to sign him up was a no-brainer for us; the second place at the Oakley Global Challenge, the French national Junior title, the European Junior title in Morocco and now the third place in Narrabeen at the World Juniors. Marc had nerves of steal during this contest, especially during his heat with Owen Wright, who was touted one of the event's favorites.
However, that's not all, because he also loves to charge big barrels. I'm sure Marc and Oakley will have a great future together."

Marc Lacomare is sponsored by DC, Oakley, Kommunity Project, Pukas Surfboards, FCS and Bidonvilla Sushibar.

FMG (Friday Management Group) is an action sports athlete management company, with a focus on quality before quantity.

FMG's goal is to provide its clients the necessary support and guidance to help them develop and maximize their careers. FMG is founded on the principles of commitment, forging long-term relationships and a 'nothing-is-impossible' attitude. The company is formed by independent sports TV production specialists, Friday.