SOS Hydration is used by some of the best athletes in the world. Olympians, Paralympians, professional sports men and women, adventure enthusiasts and elite athletes in a broad spectrum of disciplines. Due to massive corporate deals and sponsorships that exist you may not be able to see us always, but our shiny little electrolyte replacement drink stix are there.
We are proud to support many emergency service and military operations also.
Join our Hydrated World where there are plenty of weekend warriors, recreational trainers, adventure enthusiasts, workers and everyday people who value the importance of staying hydrated.
SOS Development / Technical Team
James & Tom Mayo – Product Developers
Brothers James (Ex British Champ) and Tom Mayo (Sub 4 minute Miler) were both international middle distance athletes representing Great Britain.
Through their own experiences with the lack of effective hydration products on the market and an overabundance of high sugar low electrolyte sports drinks being promoted James and Tom used to develop their own formulas.
James & Tom continue as the leaders of the Global SOS team.
Dr Blanca Lizaola – Product Formulator
Blanca is married to James and so with the wisdom of athletic experience of the Mayo brothers and the medical understanding of Blanca the look towards formulas that mirrored some of the medical hydration formulas used in third world countries was how the idea for SOS was conceived.
Further development of the formula to meet World Health Organisation (WHO) standards and meet the needs of athletes and the greatest need to taste great without adding too much sugar or any artificial ingredients created SOS Hydration.
Dr Lizaola continues as the Chief Medical Officer and technical advisor for SOS Hydration globally.
Andrew Shaw & the SOS Hydration Australia team
Andrew Shaw leads the team as the Managing Director at SOS Hydration Australia. Andrew’s team is responsible for all Australian operations and works closely as part of the Global SOS network.
From elite athletic program management, retail sales, and hydration education to emergency service provision and military and occupational hydration solution development the SOS Australia team covers hydration in all applications.
Andy Garlick – Director of Sports Science
Andy Garlick is the Director of Sports Science for SOS Hydration and leads the technical advisory team for SOS in Australia. Andy works closely with Dr Lizaola and the global SOS team in research, development and education activities.
Andy is also the lead exercise scientist at The Sweat Lab, Powered by SOS, an elite testing facility developed by SOS to guide best practice personalised hydration strategies through complex sweat analysis. The Sweat Lab is located in Melbourne and services Australia through a network of qualified sports scientists and dietitians. (www.thesweatlab.com.au)
