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May 9, 2024
Safety takes backseat as marathons become cash cows in Korea
Marathons have been gaining popularity in Korea, with 354 races held last year. Their appeal stems from the accessibility of running as a sport, which requires little equipment. However, some organizers are exploiting this popularity for profit, often compromising safety in the process. The lack of strict regulations allows such...
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May 9, 2024
Davis Phinney Foundation May 18, 2024, Tour de Victory Annual Ride
Boulder, CO/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – We invite you to the fifth annual Tour de Victory Cycling Challenge: a unique Colorado charity ride that raises funds and awareness for the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. The Tour de Victory Cycling Challenge is a non-competitive fundraising event. Riders enjoy the scenic backroads of...
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May 9, 2024
Ergon SR Tri Series – Unleash Your Power Position
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The German ergonomics specialist Ergon is launching four triathlon saddles that help to make triathletes faster thanks to the revolutionary Power Position system. The Ergon SR Tri series was developed for maximum performance and enhanced comfort. Through extensive research, the Koblenz-based Ergon team — in collaboration with...
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May 9, 2024
Sportstats and ChronoTrack announce partnership after successful Rock n’ Roll Nashville Marathon weekend
Nashville, TN/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Rock n' Roll Nashville Marathon, renowned for its vibrant energy and scenic routes through the heart of Music City, unfolded on Saturday, April 27th. The event celebrated the resurgence of endurance racing with over 23,000 athletes running one of several course distances winding through the...
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May 9, 2024
Ventum launches on-demand retailer program, set to expand brick-and-mortar presence
HEBER CITY, Utah /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ventum, a previously direct-to-consumer-only bike brand, will launch a customized retail program in 2024, targeting 100 markets in 18 months. The company plans to partner with independent bike shops across the country to sell its high-performance road, gravel, electric, and triathlon bikes. “Working with...
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May 9, 2024
Ramakongoana, Naibei Win PRRO Championship Titles at Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K
SPOKANE, WA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On a cool, rainy, windy morning on Sunday, May 5, Tebello Ramakongoana of Lesotho and Sarah Naibei of Kenya won the 27th PRRO Championship races at the 48th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, clocking 34 minutes, 40 seconds and 39:00, respectively. Each earned $7000 Open prize...
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May 9, 2024
Ascension Seton CapTex Tri and EIGHT Beer Partner for a Second Year
Austin, Texas May 8, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension Seton CapTex Tri is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with EIGHT Beer for a second consecutive year. EIGHT Beer, the innovative light lager designed for active lifestyles, will once again be the Official Beer for this highly anticipated event,...
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May 9, 2024
Monster Energy’s Matt Dawson Attempts to Set Record for Fastest Crossing of Mojave Desert on Foot — Completely Solo and Unsupported
CORONA, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Matt Dawson is attempting to become the fastest person to ever walk across the Mojave Desert. The Monster Energy and 5.11 Tactical ambassador will this weekend attempt to set a brand-new Guinness Book and FKT (Fastest Known Time) record by making the grueling approximately 315-mile...
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May 9, 2024
2nd edition of GFNY Kuala Lumpur this Sunday
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - This Sunday, GFNY Kuala Lumpur offers racers a 129.1 km long course which will take riders from the heart of the city, into the hilly outskirts and back to Jalan Raja for a total of 1726m of climbing. The finish line will be at the iconic Sultan...
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May 9, 2024
Malibu Moves Announces Title Sponsorship with International Protective Service to Enhance Community Well-being and Safety
Malibu, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Malibu Moves is delighted to announce International Protective Service, Inc. (IPS) as the title sponsor for its upcoming 5K, Half Marathon, and Kids Run. Led by CEO Aaron T. Jones, IPS is a leading security and investigations firm recognized for its commitment to safety and...
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May 9, 2024
EF Pro Cycling to Expand Use of Nix Biosensor to Create Custom Hydration Strategies
BOSTON, MASS — May 9, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nix Biosensors, the leading provider of cutting-edge hydration monitoring technology, is thrilled to announce its relationship with EF Pro Cycling, one of the world's most prestigious professional cycling teams. EF Pro Cycling athletes will integrate the Nix Hydration Biosensor further into their...
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May 8, 2024
Could your sports bra be causing your knee pain?
A well-fitting sports bra can be a game-changer in terms of comfort—but could it also impact your joint health? A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Biometrics suggests a supportive bra may actually reduce injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which runs through the middle of the knee and helps...
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May 8, 2024
Terumo BCT Joins the 2024 Denver Colfax Marathon Sponsor Lineup
Denver, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Terumo BCT has joined the 18th Denver Colfax Marathon as a sponsor for the 2024 marathon race weekend. The Lakewood, Colorado-based company will sponsor the racecourse hydration stations for runners on race day. “Every runner depends on the hydration stations to give them that critical...
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May 8, 2024
Josh Kalapos Elevated to B.A.A. High Performance Team
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that Josh Kalapos has been elevated to the B.A.A. High Performance Team. A member of the B.A.A.’s Racing Team since 2022, Kalapos will now join the professional group following a breakthrough 17th place showing at the 2024 U.S. Olympic...
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May 8, 2024
Ombraz Invites Armless Sunglass Enthusiasts to Take a Walk with the New Cammina
Bellevue, WA – May 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ombraz, the armless sunglass vanguard, is excited to introduce the latest addition to its award-winning collection of styles— the Cammina. Fully made in Italy, this contemporary frame takes inspiration from the Italian verb “to walk” and pays homage to timeless Italian flair....
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May 8, 2024
IRONMAN Pro Series Start Lists Announced For The 2024 Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga
- The Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon offers a maximum of 2,500 points towards IRONMAN Pro Series standings and a $50,000 event total pro prize purse - IRONMAN Pro Series is endurance racing at its best providing every professional triathlete an opportunity to compete and create career defining moments...
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May 8, 2024
UK Off-Road Resurgence: Elite Athletes Ready for 2024 XTERRA Weston Park
Key Points XTERRA Weston Park returns for its second year on May 11th, 2024, providing a challenging UK setting for both new and experienced off-road triathletes. Unique permanent bike course within the private 1,000-acre estate of Weston Park, designed specifically for XTERRA racing. Global competitor draw with a €7,500 elite...
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May 8, 2024
Virginia Runner Claims Surprise Victory at Hoag OC Marathon
Celebratory Atmosphere Marks the 20th Edition on Cinco de Mayo Sunday Top marathon runner disqualified for unauthorized assistance rule violation COSTA MESA, Calif. — May 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 20th edition of the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, held on Cinco de Mayo, combined a festive atmosphere with...
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May 8, 2024
Hexis secures £1.6 Million in Pre-Seed Funding, welcoming APEX and Sport Republic as Strategic Partners.
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The successful pre-seed round of funding includes investment from APEX, a world-class athlete-backed venture capital firm with a track record of backing successful technology startups, and Sport Republic, a global sports investment company with controlling ownership of the football clubs Southampton FC, Valenciennes FC (France) and Göztepe...
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May 8, 2024
PTO Partners with London Marathon Events to Deliver New London T100 Triathlon
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced it will be working with London Marathon Events (LME) to deliver the London T100 triathlon taking place in the city on 27-28 July. The event is the London leg of the new T100 Triathlon World Tour. LME is one of...
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May 8, 2024
Marathon Tours & Travel Named Co-Title Sponsor of ABBOTTWMM Age Group World Rankings and Championships
World’s premier age group competition for marathon runners joins forces with global marathon tour operator 1,800 of the fastest age groupers in the world heading for Sydney More than 375 races worldwide now serve as qualifiers for annual championship /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The new sponsorship will see the program renamed...
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May 8, 2024
Belgian team Lotto dstny is racing GP New York City
NEW YORK CITY, May 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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May 8, 2024
Liv Cycling Forges Paths for New Cyclists with the Liv AlUla Jayco Women’s Continental Team Grassroots Programme
NEWBURY PARK, CA — MAY 8, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women and girls on bikes, today announces a significant new opportunity for young, developing road cyclists, in partnership with the Liv AlUla Jayco Women’s Continental Team. Together they welcome four exceptional international guest...
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May 7, 2024
Eliud Kipchoge’s family threatened after death of Kelvin Kiptum
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says he feared for the lives of his family during a campaign of online abuse that wrongly linked him to the death of fellow Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, the world record holder who looked set to challenge Kipchoge's dominance over 26.2 miles, died aged...
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May 7, 2024
Will Paris Be Ready for the Olympics?
The 2024 Olympic Games are little more than two months away. Hosted in Paris for the first time in a hundred years, it’s also a showcase for the so-called “new” Olympic model — requiring as little construction of new infrastructure as possible to reduce the bloat and expense of hosting...