LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
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
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
January 7, 2021
Pro Triathlete Braden Currie Joins Forces With Felt Bicycles For Three Seasons
Rancho Santa Margarita, California (January 7, 2021) — Felt Bicycles is excited to announce that professional triathlete Braden Currie will partner with the Southern California brand for the next three racing seasons. Currie, who hails from New Zealand, has become a regular presence near the front of many a race...
January 6, 2021
More Than Ever, Triathlon Clubs Matter
When COVID-19 restrictions put a halt to workouts and adventures with training buddies, what did that mean for triathlon clubs? Here are four clubs who are doing it right from which we can all learn from. triathlete
January 5, 2021
Old Man Winter Rally offers a unique and safe event format for IRL Cycling and Running adventure.
Boulder, CO. (January 5, 2021) – The event industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID pandemic with most events either being cancelled or produced virtually. Adventure Fit, a Boulder-based event marketing and production company saw many of their events cancelled in 2020, yet was determined to...
January 4, 2021
Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsors agree to contract extensions for 2021
Although a poll finding that a majority of the Japanese public oppose holding the Games in 2021, organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that all 68 domestic sponsors have agreed in principle to extend their contracts for the delayed event. SportsPro
January 4, 2021
The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2020
San Diego, Calif. – As we embark upon 2021, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. Congratulations go to iFit. Thanks to SEO and a great news topic, the company's press release was opened 4,021 times....
December 30, 2020
Anything Is Possible – The Series to Launch Sunday, January 3 on NBC: Showcases Chris Nikic’s Historic Journey of Becoming the First Person with Down Syndrome to Complete a Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon
WHAT: The IRONMAN Group will premiere the first episode of Anything Is Possible® – The Series on NBC starting with Chris Nikic’s story to launch the new series. The 60-minute series debut features Chris’s journey of becoming the first person with Down syndrome to even attempt and complete a full-distance IRONMAN triathlon –...
December 29, 2020
AdventureCORPS announces Badwater 267 VR
Death Valley, CA - In 2021, AdventureCORPS® - organizers of the world-famous Badwater® ultramarathon running races in Death Valley, across the USA, and beyond – will host a new event called Badwater® 267 VR on January 1 through 31, 2021. Unlike other Badwater races held in remote locations and generally limited to a...
December 22, 2020
RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium
RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, opened registration for their 2021 Virtual Winter Symposium taking place January 19-21st.This virtual event includes two days of sessions designed to share cutting edge technology with event organizers and nonprofits, with an optional third day for timers interested in RaceJoy...
