Latest Sports Breaking News
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February 12, 2021
Norwegian Runner Sets New Record for Fastest Barefoot Half Marathon on Snow
Jonas Felde Sevaldrud, who is also a YouTuber who goes by the name Sevald, ran 13.1 miles in 1:44:58, breaking the previous record of 2:16:34, set by ‘The Iceman’, Wim Hof, in 2007 yahoo!style
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February 10, 2021
If the Shoe (Contract) Fits: What’s Behind Pro Runner Sponsorship Shakeups.
Elite runners make most of their money by signing with shoe and apparel brands. Here’s why so many are changing allegiances this year. Women’s Running
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February 9, 2021
Wind tunnel experts on UCI position bans: Racing will be slower and less exciting
How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data. VeloNews
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February 8, 2021
Will women ultrarunners surpass the best men?
A new science paper explores the subject at great depth, and concludes that it's possible, but not likely. Podium Running
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February 8, 2021
UCI bans forearms-on-bars aero position, adds penalties for littering
The UCI is likely to anger riders in the professional peloton for banning the forearms-on-bars aerodynamic position commonly used in breakaways. Riders can also be fined, docked ranking points and penalised time if they throw objects such as bidons and waste outside of new litter zones. Cycling News
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February 8, 2021
The 2021 London marathon is set to be the biggest yet with 50,000 places in the race – and another 50,000 places for the virtual event.
London Marathon runners are set to find out if they have won a place in this year's race. Evening Standard
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February 5, 2021
Colorado and Georgia high school leagues leave NICA
Two of the longest-standing high school mountain bike racing leagues in the country, the Colorado High School Cycling League, and the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League, have decided to go it alone, withdrawing from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Bicycle Retailer
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February 5, 2021
UCI to ban ‘super tuck’ with suspension touted as possible punishment
The aerodynamic position that allows riders to descend faster is often criticised as being a dangerous manoeuvre, and cycling’s governing body are banning it alongside a range of new measures to improve rider safety. Cycling Weekly
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February 4, 2021
Endurance sports tired of sitting on sidelines
The California Coalition of Endurance Sports has a two-pronged objective: to get athletes — especially in San Diego County — back running, swimming and biking. The San Diego Tribune
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February 4, 2021
Why are people online pretending they ran a marathon?
The Home Run Marathon is the Fyre Festival of races. InsideHook
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February 4, 2021
Should listening to music during exercise be considered a performance-enhancing drug?
Research suggets there's more to the relationship between music and physical exertion than a simple "distraction" Inside Hook
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February 4, 2021
Brooks running closes out 2020 with a PR, hitting nearly $850 million in global revenue
BusinessWire
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February 4, 2021
Will major marathons actually come back this fall?
Signing up for a race right now is a weird mix of optimism and being in denial. Outside
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February 3, 2021
Cheap $45 Cycling Shoes Versus An Expensive $400 Pair: What’s The Real Difference?
Wondering whether to buy a cheap pair of cycling shoes or a pricey set? Is there really a difference between a budget pair of shoes and one almost ten times the price? Forbes
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February 2, 2021
New Balance’s CEO talks about digital transformation
Overall, half of New Balance’s volume in 2020 was sold through digital commerce, which includes New Balance’s own sites, pure-play internet retailers/marketplaces, and its wholesale retail partners’ websites. SGBMedia
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February 2, 2021
Zwift bans two more virtual racers for ‘data manipulation’
The online training and racing platform has handed out more sanctions to riders it believes edited their power files. Cycling Weekly
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January 31, 2021
What we learned from tracking cycling deaths for a year.
With the help of the nonprofit BikeMaps.org, Outside analyzed the data we collected on bicyclists killed by drivers in 2020 and found some surprising takeaways
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January 27, 2021
The North Face Just Dropped the First Carbon-Plated Trail Running Shoe
After the initial noise, the show is poised to take over other sub-sections of the sport. The North Face dropped a first look at its VECTIV series, the world of trail running’s first official carbon-plated running shoes. Inside Hook
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January 25, 2021
‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect
Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...
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January 14, 2021
Adidas Reveals the UltraBoost 21 — Here’s How the Brand Improved the Beloved Running Shoe Franchise
The sneaker features Primeblue upper, a recycled material that incorporates at least 50% Parley ocean plastic, and an all-new Adidas LEP (Linear Energy Push) torsion system which provides a 15% increase in forefoot bending to produce a more responsive stride. Footwear News
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January 12, 2021
What does it take to qualify for the Boston Marathon?
The Boston Qualifier Questionnaire offers some insight into what runners who’ve qualified for Boston do that separates them from the rest. Canadian Running
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January 11, 2021
Leadership Changes, Mass Layoffs Continue at NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) made another round of large-scale staff cuts following the cancellation of almost a year’s worth of road races amid the pandemic. Jim Heim, race director of the New York City Marathon and Chris Weiller, SVP of media, public relations, and pro athletics will also be...
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January 7, 2021
IOC reconfirms commitment to Olympic Games following Tokyo’s state of emergency
Tokyo announced today that it would be transitioning into a Stage 4 shutdown. Despite a state of emergency being declared in Tokyo, the host city of the Olympic Games this summer, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has remained committed to making sure the games continue as scheduled. SwimSwam
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January 7, 2021
Ironman Organizers Get Win In COVID-19 Cancelation Suit
A Florida judge on Thursday ended a proposed class suit accusing the company behind Ironman triathlons of not refunding fees for races canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the "no refunds" clause of the participant contract is both clear and not unconscionable. Law360
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January 7, 2021
New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance
While technology had previously been used to enhance other areas of cycling equipment, riding shorts have remained largely unchanged. The company also plans to utilise the same technology for other activities too, such as for runners and gym-goers. Daily Mail