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June 12, 2024
UCI to introduce yellow cards in pro cycling
On Wednesday, the UCI announced several changes for rules in a bid to bolster safety in the pro peloton. Following a spring marred with crashes with many of the top riders in the world, the international governing body is hopeful to avoid future accidents for the rest of the season....
June 12, 2024
Around 20 layoffs expected at GCN as founder buys back company
Around 20 employees are reportedly facing redundancy at GCN as the company's founder, Simon Wear, has bought back a majority stake in the brand from Warner Bros. Discovery. Escape Collective
June 12, 2024
UCI concerned new drug “ten times more powerful than tramadol” could be used by professional cyclists to mask fatigue during races, report suggests
The UCI is reportedly worried about the possibility of a powerful new painkiller making its way into pro races, with riders and teams having been warned of the governing body's "concerns" about the drug "ten times more powerful than tramadol". Le Temps(link is external) broke the story yesterday evening, reporting that...
June 12, 2024
Inaugural Olympic mass marathon reveals stylish finisher medals
For the first time in Olympic history, the host city, Paris, is hosting a mass participation marathon on the evening of Aug. 10, the eve of the women’s Olympic marathon. On Wednesday, the finisher medals for the Marathon Pour Tous (Marathon For All) were unveiled, and they are stunning. The...
June 12, 2024
IRONMAN Pro Series Start Lists Announced for The 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant Triathlon
- The IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon offers a maximum of 2,500 points towards IRONMAN Pro Series standings and a $50,000 event total pro prize purse - 2022 IRONMAN World Champion and 2024 IRONMAN New Zealand Champion, Chelsea Sodaro (USA) set to make her IRONMAN Pro Series debut - IRONMAN Pro...
June 12, 2024
IU Health signs on as Official Medical Provider through 2026 for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS, IN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Beyond Monumental today announced a multi-year partnership with Indiana University Health as they return as the Official Medical Partner of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon for the third consecutive year. The annual race weekend features marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances and will take...
June 12, 2024
Lindsay takes the sprint finish and Arévalo a solo win at GFNY Paracas – Perú
New York City /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Paracas hosted the first edition of the GFNY Paracas this past Sunday. The challenging race course was 116 km long with an elevation gain of 662 m. The race started off fast with speeds hitting well over 50km/h. After hectic and aggressive racing, it...
June 12, 2024
Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation Awards Over $20,000 In Grants
BOSTON, Mass. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE / - The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation has announced that it awarded more than $20,000 to seven nonprofit organizations in the greater Boston area. These organizations provide programming to children focused on one or more of the Finish Strong Foundation’s mission elements: physical fitness, education...
June 12, 2024
MarathonFoto announced as Global Partner for The Running Conference 2024
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is excited to announce MarathonFoto as Global Partner and Official Photography Partner for The Running Conference presented by haku #TRC24. This premier annual event for RIA Members takes place from 8th to 10th December 2024 at Loughborough University, UK. MarathonFoto is renowned for...
June 12, 2024
Ragnar opens brand new trail race in North Texas
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Ragnar Events, the industry leader in team based running, announces a brand new event, Ragnar Trail North Texas, to be held at the TADRA Point Trailhead, in the LBJ National Grasslands, just 45 minutes northwest of Dallas/Fort Worth on May 2-3, 2025. This unique...