Dairy brand Müller has extended its partnership with British Athletics until the end of 2021.

The extended association, which began in 2016, will see Müller become title partner for ten world-class events over the next three years.

In 2019, the dairy company will be title partner for the Müller Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham, Müller Anniversary Games, Müller Grand Prix Birmingham and Müller British Athletics Championships, with branding and activation rights for each event.

Müller will continue as official supporter of the British athletics team, and maintain its status as official milk, yogurt, butter and milk drink.

The new partnership will also see Müller sponsor officials at televised events, have an increased presence at World and European team events, and feature across all British Athletics corporate communications.

The extended association will feature in an upcoming athletics-inspired multimedia campaign, which is part of Müller UK & Ireland’s £400m investment over the next three years.

In 2019, Müller will build on a 2018 on pack promotion which provided new sports equipment to schools from Orkney to Sussex, and its squad of athletics brand ambassadors will feature across new television adverts, as well as digital and print advertising.

Michael Inpong, chief marketing officer at Müller, said: “Müller is passionate about making people happier and healthier. As such, it’s wonderful to extend our partnership with British Athletics.

“We’re really excited to continue investing in the future of this electrifying sport. It also means we can continue to bring our much-loved brand to life in lots of new and exciting ways.”

UK Athletics interim chief executive Nigel Holl said: “We are delighted to develop further our partnership with Müller who are now established as a long-term supporter of athletics in this country.

“Muller’s continued investment in the televised events series means we are able to continue to host world class elite level competition.

“We would also like to thank Müller for their incredible investment in promoting British Athletics in everyday life through their TV and print media advertising.

“Overall this deal is great news for athletes – from grassroots through to elite - and the sport of athletics in the UK. We look forward to working together in the coming years.”

Müller is also national sponsor of the upcoming European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019 in Glasgow.

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