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July 14, 2021
Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo’s Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks
In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that’s an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks. Some scientists are concerned that the city’s proposed clean-up...
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July 14, 2021
Purity Products® Spotlights Joint Care Supplement FLEXURON® for National Park and Recreation Month
Plainview, NY – Purity Products®, the leading science-backed supplement brand, is spreading awareness of their premium FLEXURON® supplement for Park and Recreation Month this July. Designed to help manage the wear and tear on joints, FLEXURON® delivers effective joint comfort and support to seasoned backpackers and leisure hikers as National...
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July 14, 2021
Olympic athletes will hang medals on their own necks
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will hang medals around their own necks in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Wednesday. Axios
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July 14, 2021
She Used to Sell the Shoes, Now Tracy Ann Roeser Designs the Running Shop
The lifelong runner designed a new Long Island running store and a space for Olympic athletes to train—all while working from home during COVID-19. Women's Running
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July 14, 2021
Sport Sunscreen, KINeSYS, listed in Allergic Living’s Top Sunscreens for 2021
14th July 2021. Vancouver, Canada. KINeSYS SPF 50 Fragrance Free Spray Sunscreen has been listed in Allergic Living’s 2021 Top Allergy-Friendly Sunscreens. With just 13 sunscreens included, the list only includes sunscreens which meet the stringent requirements of Allergic Living, an authoritative and trustworthy source for those living with allergies. Allergic...
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July 14, 2021
Why Racing Events announces transition of ownership to long-time employee
Vancouver, WA – Why Racing Events, a race management company that produces events throughout the Pacific Northwest, has announced that 100% ownership has transitioned to Karissa Schoene, a long-time employee who has been managing and involved in production of many of the races for the last 15 years. Sherri McMillan,...
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July 14, 2021
Perspective Fitwear Becomes Official Training Apparel of USA Triathlon Through 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that San Diego-based Perspective Fitwear has been named the organization’s Official Training Apparel through 2023. The company, owned by Founder & CEO Stephanie Perez and U.S. Naval Officer LCDR Kory Perez, was launched in 2017 as a women’s performance apparel brand and...
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July 14, 2021
Peloton Pays Out Musicians Better Than Spotify, Apple
On a per stream basis, Peloton blasting your favorite song during a workout supports the artist who made it more than clicking play on the top music streaming services. Peloton pays musicians $0.03 per stream. Neither Spotify nor Apple Music pays even one full cent, respectively doling out $0.0035 and $0.0068 per stream....
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July 14, 2021
34% of professional riders receive no salary, says Cyclists’ Alliance 2021 Rider Survey
Every year The Cyclists' Alliance carries out a rider survey to provide hard data on the current ‘status quo’ of professional women's cycling. With regards to salaries, the survey found that 86% of riders surveyed this year think that salaries for women’s professional cycling are too low for the level...
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July 14, 2021
Aquasphere Partners with Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon™
SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2021) – IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, has signed Aquasphere as the official goggle, wetsuit and swim cap sponsor for the 40th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, taking place August 14-15, in San Francisco. Aquasphere, the premier swimming and triathlon equipment...
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July 14, 2021
bRUNchatarians Rejoice at the Introduction of The bRUNch Olympics
DENVER - July 14, 2021- bRUNch Running, a Denver-based running community, launches The bRUNch Olympics, a 2-week challenge filled with daily track events or cooking competitions. From July 23 - August 8, bRUNchatarians across the United States will compete in individual and team events to see what they are made...
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July 14, 2021
L’tape by Tour de France lands in Edmonton Alberta Canada
Edmonton is set to bring another world class sporting event to town in August 2022. In collaboration with MB Events and Amaury Sport Organization (A.S.O), Edmonton will host L’Étape Canada by Tour de France on August 14, 2022. L’Étape by Tour de France brings authentic Tour de France-style amateur races...
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July 14, 2021
J&A Racing and haku Extend Partnership To Continue Driving Exceptional Participant Experiences Through Innovation
In continuation of their longstanding and successful partnership, J&A Racing and haku, an unparalleled technology partner, have announced the extension of their strategic partnership through a multi-year agreement. The partnership extension empowers J&A Racing to continue providing their extensive community with the most superior experiences, while enabling them to move...
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July 14, 2021
GFNY Peru decided in sprint after 128 km high-altitude racing around Cusco
Andre Gonzales (Peru) took the win in a close 2-man chase with Alonzo Gamero at GFNY Peru in the Andean mountains this past Sunday. After having raced almost 100 km in an extremely high-altitude setting with start and finish in Cusco, the race was to be decided only after riders...
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July 13, 2021
Barebells Introduces Plant-Based Spin on Bestselling Protein Bars
LOS ANGELES – Barebells – the revolutionary, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – announced today the launch of two plant-based protein bar flavors, available in Salty Peanut and Hazelnut Nougat. The nutty protein-packed treats will be available at barebells.com. “We are so excited to introduce a plant-based spin...
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July 13, 2021
ACSM / Anthem American Fitness Index to Reveal 2021 Fittest Cities
The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation published its annual American Fitness Index ranking the nation’s 100 most populous cities by 34 variables of personal health behaviors, outcomes and community indicators such as air quality and walkability. Find out how your city rated here.
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July 13, 2021
Marathons Are Back: Why Races Are Key for Brands Looking to Extend the COVID-19 Running Boom
With COVID-19 forcing people to find ways outside of the gym to stay fit, leading running brands have forged bonds with new runners and strengthened relationships with the experienced. As the world opens back up, the key to securing them all for the long haul might be in races. Footwear...
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July 13, 2021
What will happen to athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the respective International Federations, has developed the Tokyo 2020 Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) to determine how any confirmed COVID-19 cases will be handled at the Games. Can you guess what they will do? Canadian Running Mag
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July 13, 2021
As Virus Cases Speed Up, Seoul Tells Gym Users to Slow Down
Treadmills can go no faster than a brisk walk, and songs must fall below 120 beats per minute, under new regulations that confused some exercisers in South Korea. “It seems weird to me,” one said. NYT
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July 13, 2021
BibRave’s Marketing Success Boosts Missoula Marathon Registration, Partnership to Renew through 2022 Race Event
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, partnered with the Missoula Marathon to provide extensive marketing services in the lead up to the 2021 Virtual Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. BibRave’s in-depth knowledge of the running industry and Missoula’s marketing needs led to significant...
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July 13, 2021
iFIT Acquires Sweat, a Leading Digital Fitness App for Women
(LOGAN, Utah, July 13, 2021) iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. (“iFIT”), a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced it has acquired Sweat, a leading platform for women's health and fitness. The acquisition of Sweat expands iFIT’s presence in the global digital fitness market, and accelerates...
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July 13, 2021
EF Education – NIPPO Pro Cycling Chooses Neversecond™ For Tour De France Fueling
(July 13, 2021; NEW YORK, NY) EF Education - NIPPO Pro Cycling announced that they have chosen upstart nutrition brand Neversecond™ to provide sport science coaching and science-based nutritional products to their eight-rider team tackling the three-week Tour de France. Beginning in late 2020, EF Education - NIPPO riders worked with...
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July 13, 2021
F45 Training Reveals More About IPO In Revised Filing
In a revised S-1 form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its initial public offering (IPO), F45 Training, Austin, Texas, revealed that it expects to sell 20.3 million shares to the public at $15 to $17 per share. If all goes as planned, the company could be valued at $1.45...
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July 13, 2021
woom USA and woom Europe Merge for the Love of Cycling
AUSTIN, Texas and KLOSTERNEUBURG, Austria – July 13, 2021– The children's bicycle manufacturer woom continues to cycle towards becoming a global brand, with the merger of woom Europe and woom USA. This merger will double woom’s workforce globally, optimize and enhance product innovation and evolve woom’s supply chain and manufacturing...
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July 13, 2021
Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour goes Virtual with ROUVY for the Challenge and the July 17th Race
KNYSNA, South Africa/ July 13th, 2021– The 2021 Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour, initially planned to offer cyclists both a real and a virtual experience of its iconic routes, will now take place only as an online edition on ROUVY. Due to a prompt ban on public events in South Africa,...