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July 1, 2021
globalbike, a US-based nonprofit supporting sustainable bike philanthropy among women in rural Tanzania, launches its 1st virtual challenge, ‘Race to Kilimanjaro’ with ROUVY
July 1st, 2021 Outdoor activities The “Race to Kilimanjaro” will include 3 races. Two races are aimed at endurance athletes, a distance challenge, “Kili to the Coast” at 239 miles and an altitude challenge, “The Kili Climb” at 16,082 feet. A third race at 59 miles, The Bike Shop Tour, ...
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July 1, 2021
Jackpot Ultra Running Festival Opens for Early-Bird Registration
HENDERSON, NEVADA – July 1, 2021 – The 9th Annual Jackpot Ultra Running Festival is now open for discounted early-bird registration. Sin City’s premier endurance running event returns to Cornerstone Park in Southern Nevada February 11-14, 2022 with an increased prize pool, expanded time limits and new master division age...
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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...
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July 1, 2021
Fast Talk Laboratories Introduces Pathways™, a “Master Class” for Endurance Sports
July 1, 2021 – Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk Laboratories, the fast-growing sport science community and virtual performance center, is pleased to introduce Pathways, a new way to explore concepts, master skills, and solve training challenges. Pathways are collections of expert articles, videos, and podcast episodes that dive deep into...
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July 1, 2021
deboer wetsuits introduces the Groove 1.0 wetsuit
Stamford, CT. July 1, 2021. deboer wetsuits is proud to introduce the Groove 1.0 wetsuit. The Groove 1.0 wetsuit retains the characteristics deboer wetsuits is known for – incredible flexibility and optimal buoyancy, while also incorporating a rugged design to stand up to the rigors of everyday training. The Groove 1.0 is...
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June 30, 2021
Mary Cain launches professional women’s running team
Mary Cain has announced the launch of her new professional women’s running team, Atalanta New York. Cain previously ran for Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project (NOP), and in 2019, four years after leaving the team, she opened up about the emotional and physical abuse she endured in her...
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June 30, 2021
From She Tris to NCAA at Newberry College
Charleston, SC (June 2021). She Tris Sprint Triathlon events, known for their beginner friendly and encouraging triathlon environment, sees many first time triathletes cross the finish line. Many times, the finish line is the goal, but in May, one first time athlete, Samantha Duncan, took things to a new level....
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June 30, 2021
New Issue of Race Director Magazine Available from Running USA
(July 1, 2021) - Running USA, the non-profit trade association for the sport of road running, is excited to announce that the second issue of Race Director Magazine (RDM) is now available for readers interested in the running industry to explore and enjoy. “We couldn't have been more pleased with the...
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June 30, 2021
Hoka One One Taps Industry Veteran Matt Rask to Take Its Footwear Design to the Next Level
Prior to Hoka One One, the 20-year industry vet held senior design positions at athletic behemoths Nike and Under Armour, and launched his own industrial design service company, Jackalope Studios, where he worked with outdoor leaders including Patagonia and Keen. Footwear News
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June 30, 2021
Spectator who caused Tour de France crash arrested
The spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the Tour de France has been arrested after presenting herself at a police station. The spectator, a 30-year-old French woman, is in custody at a police station in Landerneau, Brittany, the northwest French region where the Tour de France...
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June 30, 2021
Adidas Launches Share Buyback Program
Adidas said its Executive Board has decided to launch a share buyback program in the second half of 2021 amid confidence the company’s latest strategy, ‘Own the Game,’ would generate “substantial” cumulative free cash flow over the next five years. SGBMedia
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June 30, 2021
The Abbott World Marathon Majors Global Marathon returns this November
Second edition of virtual marathon brings runners aged 18+ together wherever in the world they are running Runners aged 40+ can qualify for 2022 Age Group World Championships Live leaderboard for all finishers and exclusive finishers medal and hat for premium entrants The second edition of the Abbott World Marathon...
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June 30, 2021
48 years and running for Coronado’s Crown City Classic
CORONADO - June 30, 2021 - Restaurants are packed again with indoor dining. SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo are open for business. Baseball fans have returned to Petco Park for the Padres, with no limit on attendance. After more than a year of masks and restrictions because of COVID-19,...
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June 30, 2021
Twin Cities In Motion partners with MarathonFoto to capture athletes’ images at Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend as their official race photography provider.
Twin Cities In Motion is ready to move forward with Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend this fall and when they do, they will partner with MarathonFoto as their official race photographer. MarathonFoto will provide participants in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, which takes place October 2nd and 3rd, with a selection...
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June 29, 2021
He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons
James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT
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June 29, 2021
UltrAspire Elite Kyle Pietari Secures a 6th Place Western States Finish
St. George, Utah. Anticipation to toe the line was at an all time high for Western States after a year of almost no racing for the trail running community. Kyle, who has 4 consecutive top 10 WSER finishes under his belt, is looking to make this year his 5th. In spectacular...
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June 29, 2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes ‘above all’ on riders and tension in peloton
UCI president David Lappartient has denied that the design of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton and left a large number of riders injured. Cycling News
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June 29, 2021
Galen Rupp and Sara Hall Headline 43rd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp and America’s second fastest female marathon runner ever, Sara Hall, will be at the helm of this year’s elite field, a year that marks a global comeback for the road racing industry. Rupp stands...
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June 29, 2021
Changé – Laval Espace Mayenne, the first official Individual Time-Trial on the “Tour de France 2021” arrives at Laval and goes online
Laval, Mayenne, France / June, 2021 - No first week of the Tour had ever offered such a long individual time-trial since 2008, the year of the last Grand Départ in Brest! The geography of the Stage 5 varies the scenario and forces a possible reshuffle in the established positions...
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June 29, 2021
Mark Allen Sports Hires Scott Zagarino As CEO
Santa Cruz — Today 6x Ironman Triathlon World Champion and Olympic Distance World Champion announced the hiring of long time triathlon pioneer, Scott Zagarino as the new CEO of Mark Allen Sports, LLC. Mark Allen Sports activities include; Online Triathlon Coaching by Mark Allen, Motivational Speaking, Endorsements, and Event Production....
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June 28, 2021
Hyland’s Doubles Down on Cycling, Adding Paul Thomas to the Hyland’s Powered Family
LOS ANGELES – June 28, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce the addition of elite cyclist Paul Thomas to the Hyland’s Powered athlete roster. Thomas will support the cycling initiatives of Hyland’s Powered, including coaching their cycling teams at the 2021...
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June 28, 2021
Arthur Serrieres and Eleonora Peroncini win XTERRA Switzerland
Arthur Serrieres (FRA) and Eleonora Peroncini (ITA) won the XTERRA Switzerland off-road triathlon elite races in the Vallee de Joux on Saturday, June 26, 2021, with winning times of 2:14:03 and 2:38:20, respectively. It’s the 10th career XTERRA World Tour victory for Serrieres, his third this season and second in...
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June 28, 2021
Montana’s Whitefish Marathon Sets Record Attendance in 2021
WHITEFISH, Mont. (June 28, 2021) – The return of the Whitefish Marathon brought sunshine and smiles as runners and walkers raced in the shadows of Glacier National Park on Saturday, May 22. After canceling the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants and event organizers alike were pleased...
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June 28, 2021
Lutsen 99er MTB Race Weekend Returns with Sellout Participation of Nearly 2,000
LUTSEN, Minn. – The Stages Cycling Lutsen 99er, owned and produced by Life Time, welcomed a field of approximately 1800 participants plus 200 junior riders to Minnesota’s beautiful Lake Superior shores this past weekend. The event offers a 99-mile course, as well as a 69-, 49-, 25-mile option, and kid’s races,...
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June 27, 2021
Women Only Triathlons Return to Charleston, SC
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Approximately 100 women crossed the finish line of the inaugural Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Hobcaw on May 23rd. Ranging in age from 11 to 78, the women swam 200 yards, biked 12 miles, and ran 2 miles in and around the picturesque Hobcaw neighborhood. “It...