Olympikus
Vulcabras · Brazil
Olympikus is a Brazilian athletic footwear and apparel brand founded in 1975. Its parent company is Vulcabras (listed as Vulcabras Azaleia), and it focuses on running and fitness products.
| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Vulcabras |
| Headquarters | Jundiai, Brazil |
| Area served | South America |
| Segment | Sportswear and outdoor |
What is Olympikus?
Olympikus is a Brazilian sports brand that makes athletic footwear and apparel for running and fitness. Its Wikipedia entry gives 1975 as the founding year and Jundiai, in Brazil, as the headquarters. The source reviewed names no founder.
Ownership
The brand is a subsidiary of the Brazilian footwear group Vulcabras, which the source lists as Vulcabras Azaleia. Olympikus belongs to the same group as other Brazilian footwear brands, though the details of the group structure were not covered by the source and are not stated here.
Products and positioning
The brand's products centre on athletic footwear and apparel for running and fitness. It has also sponsored volleyball and football teams in the past, and expanded into Argentina, where it supplied kits to several clubs.
Business model and distribution
The listed area served is South America. The sources reviewed do not describe its split between wholesale, own retail and e-commerce, and no revenue or store figures could be verified, so none are given. The current executive leadership and sponsorship roster could not be verified for 2026.
Why it matters
Olympikus is one of the principal domestic athletic footwear brands in Brazil and a regional competitor to global sports brands in South America. It shows how a manufacturing group can build a brand-led business around running and fitness footwear for a regional market.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Olympikus?
Olympikus is a subsidiary of Vulcabras, which the source lists as Vulcabras Azaleia.
Where is Olympikus from?
Olympikus is from Brazil. It was founded in 1975 and its headquarters is listed as Jundiai.