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July 7, 2021

The IRONMAN Group Welcomes Roshanie Ross as Chief Digital Officer

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce the addition of Roshanie Ross as the company’s new Chief Digital Officer. With over 20 years of relevant experience, Ross will oversee the direct-to-consumer efforts, digital experience enhancement, and operation of the digital suite of products and platforms for the...

July 13, 2021

AdventureCORPS Presents the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon on July 19-21, 2021

Lone Pine, CA:  On July 19-21, 2021, AdventureCORPS will present its legendary BADWATER® 135 Ultramarathon, the 135-Mile World Championship. Now in its 44th year - with the 2020 race canceled last-minute due to the pandemic - this world-renowned event pits up to 100 of the world's toughest athletes against one another...

June 25, 2020

iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson Wins First Place Female in Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run

(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit Trainer Ashley Paulson was the first place female finisher in the Squaw Peak 50-Mile Trail Run, completing the race in 9:22:01. The loop course was held in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains on June 2, 2020 and is known for over 14,000 feet of challenging elevation gain and...

March 25, 2021

CADEX Signs 70.3 Triathlon World Record Holder Kristian Blummenfelt

(March 25, 2021) —CADEX, the maker of high-performance cycling products, announced that triathlete and Olympian Kristian Blummenfelt has signed with the brand for 2021-2022. The 27-year old Norwegian has broken the 70.3 world record twice and currently holds the world record in that distance with a time of 3:25:21, set...

July 1, 2021

Zoot Sports Adds Rising Triathlon Star Sophie Watts to their Ohana

July 1st, 2016; Carlsbad, CA - Zoot Sports, the industry leader in triathlon apparel, is proud to welcome triathlete Sophie Watts, into its Elite roster of professional Triathletes. The multi-year partnership will have Watts training and racing in Zoot Apparel, Wetsuits and Swimskins. Representing the U.S.A, 27-year old Sophie Watts exploded...

February 12, 2021

Justin Grunewald Joins the rabbit Team

Santa Barbara, California - Justin Grunewald, who has taken his collegiate speed from the track to the trails in recent years, is the latest addition to the rabbitPRO team, from performance running apparel brand rabbit. The former University of Minnesota athlete first established his presence in ultrarunning with wins at...

December 2, 2020

Lake Sonoma 50 Expands with New 100K Distance and 2-Day Race Series in 2021

HEALDSBURG, Calif (December 2, 2020) - Today Lake Sonoma 50, a favorite and mainstay in the trail running community since 2008, announced the addition of a 100K distance to make a 2 day race series.  Originally created by “Tropical” John Medinger to prepare elite athletes for the Western States Endurance...

April 2, 2021

Salem, Oregon Announced as Host City of New IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon Triathlon

SALEM, Ore. / TAMPA, Fla. (April 2, 2021) – IRONMAN, in conjunction with Travel Salem and Sport Oregon, announced today that Salem, Oregon, will serve as the newest host venue for an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN® 70.3® Oregon event will take place on Sunday, July 25, 2021, with...

August 27, 2020

Paul Sherwen Project and ROAD iD Announce Limited Edition Wrist ID in Honor of the Late Paul Sherwen

NBC Sports commentator, Phil Liggett, and Paul Sherwen’s wife Katherine Sherwen, announced the launch of the Paul Sherwen Project, to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen.  The Paul Sherwen Project will serve to continue supporting the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across...

March 6, 2020

Ventum Partners with Former Pro Cyclist Christian Vande Velde

(Heber City, UT) Christian Vande Velde raced road bikes at the highest level throughout his professional career from 1998–2013, competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics and multiple iterations of the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. Post-retirement, Vande Velde has built a second life in cycling through his role as...

April 19, 2019

UTMB Announces Updated Race Entry Qualification System

Highlights UTMB® race organizers have updated race entry procedures so all fans can one day enter the race of their dreams. The new system will feed into the new strategic partnership between UTMB® and the Ultra Trail® World Tour and the creation of the "Running Stones." 2-Step Transition: 2020: An evolution...