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February 12, 2024
After Years of Relying on Help From Salomon for Its Shoes, Arc’Teryx is Stepping Out on Its Own
Since introducing footwear in 2015, performance outdoor equipment company Arc’Teryx has relied on the insights and expertise of fellow Amer Sports brand Salomon. That is about to change. Starting with the spring 2024 season, Arc’teryx is now designing and creating its own footwear collection entirely in-house. FN
February 9, 2024
Las Vegas to welcome the world’s largest indoor track
Las Vegas is about to get one of the most impressive indoor sports venues in the world. The Z Athlete Village, which is planned to span more than 390,000 square feet (3.6 hectares), will be the largest indoor track and field arena ever built, and will have track athletes and...
February 9, 2024
Asics Reports Strong Net Sales, Profits in 2023, But Expects Slowdown in North America This Year
Asics said it reported record sales and profits for 2023, but expects to see a slowdown in North America in 2024. According to the Japan-based athletic brand, net sales in fiscal year 2023 increased 17.7 percent to 570.4 billion yen. Gross profit was up 23.3 percent to 296.9 yen. Net income...
February 7, 2024
SRAM AXS Battery Solar Charging Could be Coming to your Fender & Bottle Cage
A recent patent from SRAM, published February 6th 2024, details a new method for charging of AXS batteries. A solar array, integrated with front and rear fenders, as well as a bottle cage, could be used to charge a spare AXS battery while on the move, and just need to...
February 6, 2024
Kenyan runner gets four-year ban for sending doppelgänger to take drug test
The former indoor 600m world record holder, Michael Saruni of Kenya, was handed a four-year ban on Feb. 1, by the Anti-Doping Association of Kenya (ADAK) for sending a friend to impersonate him during a drug test at the 2022 Kenyan Trials for the 2022 World Championships. According to the ADAK...
February 5, 2024
Cyclist sues Shimano and Trek for $2 million after brake lever “impaled” foot-long wound in thigh
A cyclist in the United States is suing Trek and Shimano for $2 million in damages after he was left with a foot-long gash and "permanent numbness" in his thigh after he was allegedly "impaled" by a brake lever as he lost balance trying to avoid a crash. Timothy Lynch brought...
February 5, 2024
New Balance kicks off resale program
An athletic footwear giant is the latest entrant into the booming resale market. New Balance is launching its new resale program, “Reconsidered,” on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Through a dedicated section of the New Balance website, customers can view and shop for pre-owned shoes, including consumer returns and cosmetically imperfect...
February 3, 2024
Will the U.S. Have Three Men in the Olympic Marathon?
The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials are usually straightforward—the top three women and men finishers constitute the U.S. team for that summer’s Olympic Marathon. By now, you’ve probably heard that wasn’t the case on the men’s side at the 2024 Trials, held on February 3 in Orlando, Florida. Only two U.S....
February 3, 2024
Fiona O’Keeffe sets record, wins Olympic trials in her marathon debut
O'Keeffe turned in a stunning and blistering performance at the U.S. Olympic marathon trials in Orlando, crossing the finish line in 2:22:10 to not only win her marathon debut but break the event record. She finished nearly 32 seconds ahead of runner-up Emily Sisson, effectively pulverizing a deep and talented...
February 1, 2024
Lululemon Reveals First Men’s Shoes, Including Its Debut Casual Lifestyle Sneaker
Lululemon has officially revealed its first footwear range for men, consisting of three different silhouettes that will be released this spring. Lululemon’s first men’s style to be released this year is its first casual sneaker called the Cityverse, which will be available starting on Feb. 13. Two additional running models, the Beyondfeel...
