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June 21, 2024
EF fires Andrea Piccolo after rider reportedly caught with HGH
Piccolo has not yet been publicly charged with an anti-doping offense and the UCI has yet to comment, as the incident became public late Friday evening in Europe. An e-mail request for comment to Piccolo’s agent was not immediately returned. When reached via text message, EF general manager Jonathan Vaughters...
June 20, 2024
When Should You Wear a Knee Brace for Running?
If you’re experiencing knee pain, you might consider wearing a knee brace for running. But should you? The answer really depends on the severity of your injury, according to experts. The catch: It can be difficult to distinguish if your knee pain truly calls for the extra support. You can use a knee brace...
June 20, 2024
Why Michael Johnson’s $30 Million Track League Won’t Have Any Safety Pins
Michael Johnson’s new track league, formally launched this week and debuting next spring, addresses several major issues in the sport. Grand Slam Track also tackles one very small one. Sprinters and runners competing in the league won’t pin paper bibs to their jersey tops, eliminating a long-loathed anachronism. Athletes have...
June 20, 2024
Are jean shorts back? This French-running brand seems to think so
The origins of this unconventional running trend began on X earlier this month when a user tweeted a photo of the shorts on the website. The tweet quickly went viral, amassing over 80,000 views, and Satisfy Running reaped the benefits, selling out of their PeaceShell™ 5-inch inseam Digital Denim shorts in no...
June 18, 2024
Dozens of triathletes left severely ill after swimming in River Thames
Dozens of triathletes suffered severe vomiting and diarrohea after swimming in the River Thames as part of a race last weekend. At least 35 competitors found themselves getting “sicker and sicker” after the swimming leg of the 2,800-person Royal Windsor Triathlon in Berkshire on Sunday. Will Parry, from London, said he was left “completely nauseous” and out...
June 18, 2024
New pro track league to offer $12.6 million in prize money
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has announced the launch of Grand Slam Track (GST), a professional track league designed to bring together the world’s best sprinters and distance runners for four marquee meets in 2025, similar to tennis and golf. This innovative league aims to elevate the sport by providing a unique platform for...
June 17, 2024
Asics Is the Fastest-Growing Footwear Brand in the U.S. Outdoor Specialty Market
Asics is having a moment in the critically-important outdoor specialty retail channel. On Monday, consumer insights firm Circana announced the winners of its fourth annual Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards. Circana explained its awards acknowledge the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. outdoor and snow specialty retail channels based on in-store and...
June 17, 2024
Adidas investigates bribery allegations in China
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June 16, 2024
Micro-collapsible bike helmet packs flat, inflates in 30 seconds
Using a series of inflatable ribs, the all-new Ventete aH-1 bicycle helmet folds like an accordion when deflated to carry as easily as a laptop. When it's time to saddle up, it inflates back into helmet form via an electric pocket pump in a matter of seconds. It provides more...
June 15, 2024
One Runner Dies, at Least Three Injured at 2024 Ultra-Trail du Haut Giffre Race in France
At least four runners are believed to have fallen on steep slopes during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Ultra-Trail du Haut Giffre (UTHG) race in France in bad weather conditions. Reports indicate that one succumbed to their injuries and at least three more were evacuated to...