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August 18, 2021
The IRONMAN Group Welcomes Ajay Singh as New Chief Financial Officer
TAMPA, Fla. (August 18, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce the addition of Ajay Singh as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Singh joins The IRONMAN Group from News Corp and has over 20 years of financial and management experience, including 10 years at an executive...
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August 17, 2021
Athletes worldwide celebrated GFNY Day 2021
On Sunday, August 15, the second annual GFNY Day was celebrated by thousands of cyclists and runners worldwide. GFNY Day started in 2020 to bring the community together for a day of celebration and to help fill the void of missed races around the world. On GFNY Day, athletes put...
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August 17, 2021
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test For 2021 Participants
Bank of America Chicago Marathon organizers released COVID-19 guidelines "to help create a safe racing environment for all 35,000registered participants." Registered participants of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be required to provide proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination series or a negative COVID-19 test result to participate...
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August 17, 2021
Nike Strips Alberto Salazar’s Name From Building After SafeSport Coaching Ban
After the U.S. Center for SafeSport revoked his coaching eligibility, Nike said it was appropriate to rename the facility. Women's Running
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August 17, 2021
Abigail Anderson, sister of the late Gabe Grunewald, killed by drunk driver
On Aug. 14, Abigail Anderson, a high school cross-country coach and Grunewald’s younger sister, was walking on the University of Minnesota campus in Falcon Heights, Minn., when she was struck by a pickup truck and died of her injuries. Canadian Running Mag
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August 17, 2021
Heineken USA Teams Up with Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series to Become Official Beer Partner
TAMPA, Fla. (August 17, 2020) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series is excited to announce a new partnership with HEINEKEN USA as the Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Partner for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. The new partnership will feature the Heineken® 0.0 Beer Garden at the Finish Line Festival...
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August 17, 2021
COROS Introduces VERTIX 2 GPS Adventure Watch and Eliud Kipchoge Edition PACE 2
Irvine, CA, August 17, 2021 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of performance sports wearables, announced today the introduction of several new products including the VERTIX 2 GPS Adventure Watch and the Eliud Kipchoge Edition of its award-winning PACE 2 GPS Sports Watch. These two new styles celebrate the best of...
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August 17, 2021
beIN SPORTS Partners with Professional Triathletes Organisation for Live Collins Cup Coverage Across Mena, USA and Canada
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and beIN SPORTS have agreed a partnership that will see The Collins Cup screened live and on demand in the USA, Canada, and 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa on beIN SPORTS. The Collins Cup is the PTO’s inaugural flagship...
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August 17, 2021
Colorado-Based Xero Shoes Tops Inc. 5000 for the Fifth Year in a Row
Broomfield, CO (August 17, 2021) – Inc. magazine today revealed that Xero Shoes ranked No. 1498 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the fifth year in a row that Xero Shoes makes the listing, as the company has...
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August 17, 2021
Peloton is starting to repair the touchscreens on its recalled treadmills
Loosened screws were causing the screen to fall from some of the treadmills that were available in the U.K. and Canada. About 1,000 had been sold in the United States, but the company was preparing for a bigger launch on its home turf that has since been postponed. CNBC
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August 17, 2021
The Hotel Zags Portland welcomes Rachel Wilson, New General Manager
Portland, Oregon (Aug 17, 2021) – The Hotel Zags, a new boutique hotel in Downtown Portland focused on outdoors immersion, inclusivity and exceptional guest experience, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rachel Wilson to the role of General Manager. Ms. Wilson brings an exceptional background in boutique hotel operations...
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August 17, 2021
Saucony® Launches the All-New Triumph 19
WALTHAM, MA (August 17, 2021) – According to the latest Running USA Survey, 61 percent of runners expect to participate in more races in 2021 than they were able to in 2020. With this optimism comes the need to reset, refresh, and rebuild for fall race season. Today, global performance...
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August 17, 2021
Top Athletes Headline the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Athlete Field
CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that it will host some of the world’s best elite athletes as it prepares for the 43rd running of the event. In addition to previously announced Americans Galen Rupp and Sara Hall, Getaneh Molla (ETH), Seifu Tura (ETH), Ruth Chepngetich...
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August 17, 2021
Music Remains A Priority For Fitness Companies
Equinox Media licensed the entire Universal Music Group catalog in January, but access to the world’s largest music wasn’t enough for the parent company of SoulCycle and Equinox. The fitness brand has partnered with Lorde, Calvin Harris, the Jonas Brothers, and the Supremes for a new series called “Equinox+ Features.” FOS
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August 17, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation And 100% Launch Exclusive 24-Karat Gold Eyewear to Benefit Athletes with Physical Challenges
SAN DIEGO, CA – August 17, 2021 -- Together with Official Global Eyewear Partner 100%, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced the first in a series of donation opportunities, with an online auction in which 2 winning bidders will each received a pair of Fernando Tatis 23 Ultra-Limited Edition 24K...
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August 17, 2021
Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit seeking nominations for the third annual Women in Triathlon Awards
Denver, Colorado, USA — August 17th, 2021. The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are back for a third year with the wildly popular Outspoken Women in Triathlon awards. The Women in Triathlon Awards Ceremony where winners will be announced will be held in Tempe, Arizona at 6pm,...
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August 17, 2021
Olympian Ben Kanute and Emma Pallant-Browne Win 2021 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon™
SAN FRANCISCO – On Sunday, August 15, approximately 1,600 athletes took the plunge into warmer than normal 63-degree water to compete in the 40th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Olympian Ben Kanute and Emma Pallant-Browne took first place honors in the men and women’s pro division. This bucket list race...
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August 17, 2021
Road Runners Club of America Welcomes Four Additional Instructors to its Popular Coaching Certification Program
Arlington, VA – August 13 – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to welcome Beofra Butler, Benson Langat, Alex Morrow and Christine Rockey to its Coaching Certification program instruction team. The four new instructors will join the RRCA’s Director of Coaching Education Randy Accetta, Brent Ayer, Bobby...
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August 17, 2021
Pickle Juice Elevates Student Athlete Performance and Eliminates Cramps With Scientifically Proven Formula
MESQUITE, TX (August 17, 2021) — As Summer is winding down high school students, specifically athletes are eager about the upcoming year and sports season. While student athletes are participating in the sports they love it can often come with complications such as injuries or cramping. Pickle Juice has found...
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August 17, 2021
Updated Race Plans Announced for 2021 and 2022 Editions of The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
TAMPA, Fla. (August 17th, 2021)– IRONMAN today announced changes to the 2021 and 2022 editions of the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship based on the continued global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel and border restrictions are expected to prevent as many as half of the athlete field from being able...
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August 16, 2021
Retailer R&A Cycles institutes $150 shipping and handling charge on bikes
R&A Cycles, which operates brick-and-mortar stores in Brooklyn and Walnut Creek, California, as well as a well-known e-commerce business, has introduced a $150 charge on bikes sold at its stores, to cover shipping, handling, and assembly. Bicycle Retailer
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August 16, 2021
Pale Fire Capital invests $6 million in ROUVY, the popular augmented reality app for indoor training
Prague, Czech Republic / August 17th, 2021 – The Pale Fire Capital investment group acquires a major stake in VirtualTraining, a Czech company behind the ROUVY indoor cycling and running software application. Thus, Pale Fire Capital is positioned to become the majority shareholder in ROUVY and close the deal by...
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August 16, 2021
Coaching and Support Staff Named For 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Longtime multisport coaches Derick Williamson and Mark Sortino, bike mechanic James Balentine and physical therapist Shefali Christopher will serve in key staff roles for the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team at this month’s Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The four individuals met the criteria outlined in the selection documents...
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August 16, 2021
Velocity Indoor Cycling App Acquires PerfPro and Adds Drew Hartman to Team
Highland Park, Illinois, August 16, 2021 - Vision Quest Velocity LLC, a performance-driven cycling app, has acquired PerfPro Software Suite and added Drew Hartman, founder of PerfPro and Hartware Technologies, to the Velocity team. PerfoPro Software Suite, which includes PerfPro Studio and PerfPro Analyzer, is one of the most established...
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August 16, 2021
Shock Doctor Launches Legends Showcase 7v7 Football Tournament Series
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, August 16, 2021 — Shock Doctor, a leader in protection and performance and maker of the #1 Mouthguard in the World, is thrilled to announce the launch of Legends Showcase, its all-new 7v7 football tournament series. Beginning January 2022, Shock Doctor will kick off a tour of...