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May 26, 2021
Vista Outdoor acquires two companies, including an e-bike brand
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of CamelBak, Giro, Camp Chef, and others, has acquired e-bike maker QuietKat and the “hunt athleisure” brand Venor, adding to its portfolio of outdoor companies. OBJ
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May 26, 2021
The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times
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May 26, 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Highest-Ever Quarterly Earnings
The retailer announced its first-quarter earnings Wednesday, recording a 119% increase in revenue to $2.92 billion compared to the $1.33 billion it reported in Q1 2020 — when Dick’s was forced to shut down its stores due to the global pandemic. Front Office Sports
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May 25, 2021
After 21 runners died during an ultramarathon, will the endurance sport look inward and explore whether it has become too extreme?
Critics have argued that some of these races have begun to blur the lines between the rugged and the reckless, and in the process, shifted the definition of an endurance race from conquering long distances to surviving the elements. NYT
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May 25, 2021
US advises against travel to Japan as Olympics approach
The US State Department has warned US citizens not to travel to Japan, citing the country’s high level of Covid-19 infections. The travel advisory comes less than two months before the Olympics are set to begin on the 23rd July and places Japan alongside nations that Americans are recommended to avoid...
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May 24, 2021
The Rise of The Ultra Athletes: Why More Women Are Signing Up Now Than Ever
Female athletes are killing it right now, and nowhere is that more apparent than with long-distance endurance races. But why are more women signing up and why now? Women's Health
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May 24, 2021
A shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon in China
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday. According to China National Radio, Zhu Keming was grazing his sheep near the high-altitude Huanghe Shilin Mountain in Gansu...
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May 24, 2021
Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am
The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the race officials had gone home. News on 6
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May 24, 2021
European private equity firm acquires Stromer
Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss-based e-bike brand. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary approvals. Stromer was founded in 2009. It merged with BMC in 2011 and then with new investment it separated from BMC in 2016....
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May 24, 2021
Peloton To Break Ground For First U.S. Facility This Summer
The at-home fitness company announced plans to build its first U.S. factory for $400 million, adding to its third-party manufacturers in Asia and acquired U.S. businesses. Plans for the Ohio facility come after complaints of month-long shipping delays and a string of investments focused on meeting demand. Peloton reported its first...
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