Simon Lessing, triathlon's most decorated active athlete, has entered into sponsorship agreements with American Interbanc Mortgage and Authentic Fitness Corporation\Speedo.

American Interbanc Mortgage will be Simon's major sponsor and its logos will be displayed in primary size and positions on his race apparel. Simon's 2003 race schedule will feature a number of races in American Interbanc's target markets. Simon's tentative schedule follows -

April 26th St. Anthony's Triathlon
May 3rd `Wildflower Triathlon
June 8th Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Aug 2nd Lifetime Fitness Triathlon or
Aug 3rd London Triathlon
Aug10th New York Triathlon
Aug 25th Chicago Triathlon
Sept 7th LA Triathlon
Sept 13th Pacific Grove Triathlon
Oct 5th San Luis Obispo Triathlon
Oct 26th Xterra Championships
Nov 1st Treasure Island Triathlon
Nov 8th Hainan Discovery Triathlon, China

"American Interbanc Mortgage is proud to be sponsoring Simon in his upcoming 03-04 racing season", said Mike Dannelley, President of American Interbanc. "We are extremely pleased to be associated with a world class athlete like Simon and look forward to what should be an exciting racing year."

American Interbanc Mortgage is the nation's leading internet based mortgage banker, servicing 13 states including California, Alaska, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah and Wyoming. American Interbanc is the most dominant priced lender in the country, offering same day rate locks at the rates and terms shown in its' user friendly interactive website, www.americaninterbanc.com . American Interbanc is located at 890 W. Baker Street, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, California 92626 and can be reached at (714) 957-9430.

The Speedo agreement includes apparel and swim accessories.

"We are pleased to add Simon Lessing to the list of Olympic-caliber athletes that comprise Team Speedo®," said Stu Isaac, Senior Vice President, Team Sales and Sports Marketing, for Speedo®. "As we look to the 2004 Olympic Games, combining the talents of one of the most decorated athletes in the sport, along with the Speedo® brand, which maintains itself as the number one line of swimwear in the world, is the ideal fit."

Last fall, Simon moved from Europe to Boulder to reinvent his storied career. The effect was immediate with Simon winning his last 5 races, including four in North America. "The move to Boulder has been really good for my career", said Simon. "When I left Europe I wanted all my focus and ties to be here in North America - including sponsorships. These sponsorships are just what I was hoping for -- great associations with top companies. I've just recently become acquainted with American Interbanc and am impressed with its management and services. Speedo, of course, is an old friend. I raced in Speedo gear for years when the brand sponsored the British Team."