01/09/2026
We’re back with another Boost Oxygen Question of the Week with our Founder, Rob Neuner!
“Since starting the business in 2007, what’s one fun or interesting story that still makes you laugh to this day?”
Rob shared a classic moment from the earlier days involving the Darien, Connecticut swim team. The team had been using Boost Oxygen at meets until their coach reached out with an urgent message: “We have a problem.”
The Connecticut State Athletic Commission was considering prohibiting Darien from using Boost Oxygen in the finals! Rob immediately called the commissioner and explained the facts: supplemental oxygen is not banned by WADA or USADA and has never been prohibited in competitive swimming. The commissioner said he’d look into it and get back to him.
The very next day, Rob got the call. The decision? Boost Oxygen was, in fact, allowed!
When Rob asked what changed, the commissioner laughed and explained that during dinner, his son chimed in and said HE uses Boost Oxygen at wrestling meets. Sometimes the best advocacy comes from real-life experience.
Have a question for Rob or the Boost Oxygen team? Drop it in the comments below, and your question could be featured next week! 👀⬇️