Sponsors

Yonni is sponsored and supported by three different brands. He’s proud to represent these companies and use their products while training and racing.

At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move. We want to empower all athletes to act fearlessly and creatively, to drive forward with purpose and passion – and with an “always-on” mindset for innovation and thinking outside the box, we craft bold and unexpected new solutions for athletes of all types.

I’ve run in Hoka’s for at least four years. They offer both support and cushioning, which is a must for ultras. The Hoka NZ team have had my back since the start of 2021 and are an incredible brand that cares about the sport and their athletes. I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of Team Hoka.

Favourite shoe: Evo Mafate 2

GU for it. This playful phrase is part of our identity here at GU and embraced by the community of athletes we serve. It represents the competitive yet spirited soul of GU, a place where we push ourselves and each other in our work and play, all while knowing that the joy is in the pursuit, not the finish line. It puts to words the understanding that we learn more by going for it, trying, and failing than we do from not trying at all. If we GU for it, like our founder, did over 25 years ago, we might just have that breakthrough… the one that brings us closer to our true capacity.

I’ve used GU since that first fateful ultra, back in 2016 at the 50km up in Taupo. They have top products who get me through long runs and their Chews are very helpful towards the end of races. The Gu Energy New Zealand team are both supportive and amazing to have to back my journey in running. I’m proud to run for GU.

Favourite product: Jet Blackberry Gel

COROS is a performance sports technology company that helps athletes train to be their best. For COROS it’s all about outdoors, mountains, and a passionate active lifestyle. We combine high-grade hardware with innovative technology to provide endurance athletes with the gear they rely on in the world’s most extreme environments.

After having a few other watches fail on me, I purchased a COROS in 2020 to see if they lived up to all of the hype. It did not disappoint, my Apex 46mm has been on some epic adventures and is still going strong. Having a GPS watch with so many different activity options and a 35-hour battery life is perfect for the sort of racing I do. As a member of the COROS Explorers Team, I’m stoked to represent this great company and will continue to do so!

Favourite watch: COROS Apex 46mm

Use COROS-Kepes at checkout for a wee gift!