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February 20, 2023
Life Time, The Largest Provider of Permanent Pickleball Courts, Hosting and Presenting Nine Pro Pickleball Tournaments Nationwide in 2023
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb. 20, 2023 -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the country's largest owner and operator of pickleball courts across its network of more than 160 luxury athletic country clubs, is bringing nine tournaments with thousands of players and spectators to its locations across the nation as the sport continues "pickling" up in...
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February 20, 2023
Quell Raises $10M In Series A Funding Round
Quell, the UK-based fitness gaming developer and publisher, completed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Tencent with follow-on investment from Khosla Ventures, Heartcore Capital, Social Impact Capital, and entrepreneur Naval Ravikant. This latest round brings Quell’s total financing to $15.6 million. The Series A round enables Quell...
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February 20, 2023
Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital
Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for various health conditions in the coming years. The list included such common ills as pneumonia, stroke, diabetes complications and severe urinary tract infections. US News
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February 20, 2023
USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees Elects Four New Officers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Alex Egan was today announced as the Chair of the USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees following the Board’s 2022 officer elections. Egan, who became a trustee in 2020, succeeds outgoing Foundation Trustee Chair Stephen Ban, who held the position for the past two years. The...
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February 20, 2023
Pho3nix Welcomes Professional Cyclist to The Team
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pho3nix Foundation today announces Australian professional cyclist Freddy Ovett as the latest member of its Pho3nix Team. As a sport nonprofit committed to engaging and inspiring children through sport, the Pho3nix Foundation appoints as its ambassadors athletes with a shared commitment to reaching the pinnacle of...
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February 20, 2023
Jack Moody and Grace Thek Race to Resounding Victory at Challenge Wanaka
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In a race filled with excitement, thrills and spectacle, Jack Moody and Grace Thek took the win at Challenge Wanaka. While there was plenty of action throughout the race, the two strongest athletes both won the race with their unrivalled runs. In the men's race Mike Phillips...
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February 20, 2023
Orbit Launches Bicycle Tracker with Apple Find My
Sydney, Australia /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Orbit Velo, a leading manufacturer of tracking devices, has just announced the launch of its latest innovation - a cutting-edge bike tracker that integrates with Apple Find My. The Orbit Velo tracker is designed to provide cyclists with a secure and convenient way to keep...
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February 20, 2023
Charm City Run Events Launches 2023 the ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival
Baltimore, MD — February 20, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Charm City Run Events announces their newest signature race in partnership with the Al Cesky Scholarship Fund, the ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival on September 23, 2023. Featuring Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races, participants will enjoy the small-town hospitality and waterfront views...
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February 19, 2023
In San Francisco Bay, Wetsuits Make Waves Among Swimmers
Wetsuits have a long history in the frigid waters of the Bay Area, but some swimmers who forgo the neoprene shame those who wear them. Some Bay Area triathlete pages call them “wuss suits.” Despite the local history, a war rages on over whether to wear wetsuits. WSJ
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February 18, 2023
12 Finishers of the Original 1978 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon to be Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 12 finishers of the original Hawaii Ironman Triathlon held 45 years ago today, Feb. 18, off the coast of Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach today were announced as the 12th induction class of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. The 12 finishers of the original Hawaii Ironman...
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February 17, 2023
Climate change could force ‘decoupling’ of long-distance athletics events – World Athletics chief
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said long-distance events could be "decoupled" from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 many competitors struggled with extremely hot and humid conditions. News24
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February 17, 2023
Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree Dies After Arizona Marathon
Pierre Lipton, 26, started the Mesa Marathon at 6:30 a.m. on February 4, chasing a personal best. After 26.2 miles running 7:15 mile pace, Lipton crossed the finish line in 3:10:05, a new PR. A few steps from the finish line, he collapsed near paramedics. They tried CPR unsuccessfully and...
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February 17, 2023
Olympia Sports Intellectual Property Sold At Auction
The intellectual property and related assets of Olympia Sports, including the trademarks for Olympia Sports, Clever Training and Surf Outfitter, were sold for $180,000 to 54 Glen Cove Realty, LLC at an auction run by Hilco Streambank. Olympia Sports filed for bankruptcy last September to liquidate its remaining 35 stores....
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February 17, 2023
Shimano forecasts 21% sales drop in 2023
In its fourth quarter and full-year financial results report, the company forecast that 2023 sales in its bike components business will produce 396 billion yen ($2.95 billion), down from the 517 million yen recorded in 2022, a 23% drop. Bike component sales make up about 79% of Shimano’s business with...
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February 17, 2023
Join Team Make-A-Wish®; Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island Named Official Charity Partner for the 2023 Providence Marathon
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island is teaming up with Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, as the official charity partner of the 2023 Providence Marathon and Half Marathon. The race runs through historic downtown sites on Sunday, May 7 and offers scenic...
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February 17, 2023
Alchemy Bikes Increases Rear Travel on Two Arktos MTBs; Pre-Order Now
Golden, Colorado (February 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Addressing what they see as the future of mountain bike design, Alchemy Bikes – a leading fabricator-to-rider boutique bike manufacturer – is updating its critically acclaimed Arktos line of full-suspension carbon mountain bikes for 2023 with longer rear travel on two of its most...
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February 17, 2023
2023 Sea Otter Classic Summit to Host Can’t-Miss Outdoor Industry Event
MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Sea Otter Classic Summit produced by Life Time, is set to host an industry-exclusive dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on April 19, 2023 - the final day of the renowned Summit. The Monterey Bay Aquarium provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for this unique...
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February 17, 2023
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has roughly 2.3 million photos from 200 million user-uploaded public activities in the past year to...
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February 17, 2023
The IRONMAN Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This month, The IRONMAN Foundation, whose mission is to create positive, tangible change in IRONMAN® and Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series race communities through grant funding and volunteerism, kicks off the celebration of its 20th anniversary of service. Since its inception in...
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February 17, 2023
Non-Executive Board Established for the Adventure Racing World Series
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Following the announcement of new ownership for the Adventure Racing World Series, under the leadership of Heidi Muller, a new Non-Executive Board has been formed and held their first meetings and discussions. The formation of the new board and its inaugural meeting on February 9th, took place...
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February 17, 2023
Best Bike Split Announces 2023 Season Partners
Austin, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Best Bike Split, the leading provider of race-pacing technology and analysis, is proud to announce its continued support of the World's top Men's and Women's cycling teams in 2023. The company will sponsor teams competing at the highest UCI World Tour level, including CANYON//SRAM, Trek-Segafredo,...
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February 17, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Weekend Kicks Off Today
AUSTIN, Texas, February 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is set to take place this weekend in Austin, Texas. Highlights of this world-class event include three race distances for participants of all speeds and abilities, the Health & Fitness Expo, and a 3-block-long...
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February 16, 2023
Three Perspectives on Ironman’s Controversial New Open Category and Transgender Policy
In a larger press release sent out on February 6, Ironman announced the creation of a new Open participatory division, with the hopes of “[providing] a welcoming and inclusive field for able-bodied athletes that cannot or do not wish to race in a competitive age or gender group.” The press...
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February 16, 2023
AbbottWMM Global Run Club launches The Road to the Majors
MEDIA ALERT February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The AbbottWMM Global Run Club today launched a virtual six-race half marathon series - The Road to the Majors – to give runners on their Six Star journey additional chances to enter draws for the Abbott World Marathon Majors they still need to accomplish. For each...
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February 16, 2023
SMITH Announces New Partnership with Santa Cruz RockShox Pro XC Team
Portland, Oregon (February 16, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Smith is excited to announce this week its global partnership with the Santa Cruz RockShox Pro XC team as the official supplier of bike helmets and performance eyewear for the 2023-2024 seasons. The UCI World Cup Santa Cruz RockShox Pro XC team is...