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July 8, 2021
The IRONMAN Group names Geoff Meyer Managing Director for Oceania
TAMPA, Fla. (July 14, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce that Geoff Meyer has been named the company’s new Managing Director for Oceania. Meyer brings to the position a significant wealth of experience and knowledge through his almost 20 years in the mass participation sports industry working...
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July 8, 2021
World leading race calendar, Ahotu.com, expands coverage to include all major endurance event formats
In preparation for the long-awaited reopening of the endurance event scene, Ahotu.com has become the biggest and the most comprehensive endurance calendar on the planet. The Ahotu team has added 15 new verticals. With the addition of triathlon, cycling, swimrun, swimming and other popular disciplines, Ahotu is now the place...
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July 8, 2021
Asobi Ventures acquires majority stake in Cinelli and Columbus brands
Asobi Ventures has acquired a majority share in Gruppo Srl, the parent company of Italian bicycle manufacturer Cinelli and tube manufacturer Columbus. In partnership with Austin, TX-based Asobi Ventures, Cinelli and Columbus plan to expand their footprint with bike dealers globally while building on the foundations it has established in...
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July 8, 2021
Olympics host city Tokyo bans spectators amid COVID-19 emergency
The Olympics will take place without spectators in host city Tokyo, organisers said on Thursday, as a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the Games. Organizers were still uncertain how much revenue would be lost due to the absence of spectators,...
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July 7, 2021
X2 Performance, a manufacturer of sports drinks and supplements, raised $16 million
Giants running back Saquon Barkley has joined Bucs linebacker Lavonte David and the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard as an investor in X2 Performance, the makers of non-carbonated energy drinks. Barkley’s investment comes as part of a $16 million Series D raise, led by previous investor L Catterton. The company started in...
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July 7, 2021
Japan to Declare State of Emergency 16 Days Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Officials from the Japanese government, the International Olympic Committee, and Tokyo organizers will meet Thursday or Friday to discuss how to proceed with spectators at the Games. Women's Running
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July 7, 2021
SoulCycle Thrives As People Return ‘In Droves’
Equinox’s SoulCycle is reaping the benefits of renewed interest in in-person fitness experiences. In May, the company said New York’s new membership sales had increased 55%. By then, all fitness centers nationwide had reached 83% of their January 2020 traffic levels. Front Office News
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July 7, 2021
BASE Performance – Energy Bar Provider for Aspen Skiing Company
Boulder, Colorado (July 7, 2021) – BASE Performance, LLC, industry-leading provider of endurance sports nutrition products, announced today that it will serve as the newest energy bar provider to Aspen Skiing Company for 2021-2024. "We are thrilled to partner with BASE Performance, said Daragh Kneeshaw, Manager, Event Marketing at Aspen Skiing Company....
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July 7, 2021
Fitbits Detect Lasting Changes After Covid-19
Some people recovering from a coronavirus infection had an elevated heart rate for months, according to a new study. NYT
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July 7, 2021
Küat Racks Adds a Second Distribution Facility in Gardena, CA
July 7, 2021 (Springfield, MO)– Küat Innovations, Inc., a Springfield, MO based company, has added a second distribution facility in Gardena, CA, just 16 miles from the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. This second distribution facility will add 8500 square feet of space and will allow...
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July 7, 2021
The Huey P Long Bridge Run is proud to announce Ochsner Fitness Center as the Presenting Sponsor
Elmwood, LA. – The Huey P Long Bridge Run is excited to have Ochsner Fitness Center become the Presenting Partner and host of the Finish Line party scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2021. Traditionally held in the Spring, the pandemic forced the race to take a year off in 2020. This...
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July 7, 2021
The IRONMAN Group Welcomes Roshanie Ross as Chief Digital Officer
TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce the addition of Roshanie Ross as the company’s new Chief Digital Officer. With over 20 years of relevant experience, Ross will oversee the direct-to-consumer efforts, digital experience enhancement, and operation of the digital suite of products and platforms for the...
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July 7, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Closes Q2 with 8% Increase in Transaction Volume Compared to 2019
Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for fundraising and endurance events, closed out Q2 with encouraging signs of recovery and growth for both the company and their customers. With vaccination rates going up and reductions in event modifications, events re-emerged rapidly through the quarter, culminating in...
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July 7, 2021
Leslie Jordan, Inc. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
[Portland, OR]—Leslie Jordan, Inc is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC Pacific, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Leslie says, “Thanks for the warm welcome to WBENC. We are excited to connect with other women who have worked...
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July 7, 2021
Kodiak Commits to Sustainability with “Built for What Matters” Initiative
Cambridge, Ontario, July 7, 2021– Kodiak, the 110-year-old Canadian boot brand, is taking steps to reduce its environmental footprint and improve sustainability through a new multi-year, multi-faceted initiative dubbed, Built for What Matters. The initiative kicks off with a focus on design and manufacturing, incorporating fewer, more sustainable materials and...
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July 7, 2021
25th Annual Air Force Marathon ‘Blue Mile’ honors service and sacrifice
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Blue Mile is back this year paying tribute to fallen service members and their sacrifice at the 25th Annual Air Force Marathon and the Race to 75, the official kickoff to the 75th Air Force Anniversary. As the most patriotic mile of the...
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July 6, 2021
Chane, Billouin win XTERRA France on July 4
Maxim Chane and Solenne Billouin captured the 14th XTERRA France off-road triathlon elite titles on a rainy day in the Vosges mountains of Xonrupt on Sunday, July 4, 2021. It’s the second XTERRA World Tour win for Chane, who got his first at the 2020 XTERRA Nouvelle-Aquitaine off-road tri in...
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July 6, 2021
UltrAspire Introduces a New Patented Vest Harness System
UltrAspire has been introducing concepts to drive the running industry forward since the company’s inception in 2012. Owner and founder, Bryce Thatcher, known as the “Father of Hydration” has designed hundreds of products over his 35-year career that have shaped the evolution of hydration carry options to the present day....
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July 6, 2021
World Bicycle Relief Raises USD $1 Million for Women and Girls at Conclusion of Mid-Year Fundraising Campaign
Chicago – July 6, 2021– World Bicycle Relief, the global nonprofit that mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles®, today announced the successful conclusion of its mid-yearfundraising campaign, “Women on Wheels.” Capped by the second annual Pedal to Empower event, which united more than 900riders in a global cycling activation...
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July 6, 2021
Tokyo 2020 ask fans to stay away from marathons and race walking in Sapporo
Organizers claimed that the move was necessary in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. Sapporo is the capital of Japan's northernmost island Hokkaido, which remains under state of emergency measures because of coronavirus. Inside the Games
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July 6, 2021
Neversecond™ Science-Based Sports Nutrition Helps Athletes Fuel Optimally
(July 6, 2021; NEW YORK, NY) Today, endurance sports nutrition upstart, Neversecond™, introduced their line of scientifically-proven fueling solutions that promise to forever alter the sports nutrition landscape by helping endurance athletes unlock their true potential. Neversecond™ gels and drink mix, which are being used by EF Education-Nippo Pro Cycling and...
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July 6, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its 2020 U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team, comprised of the 17 athletes who will represent the United States at this summer’s Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The Tokyo-bound team includes four defending medalists from triathlon’s debut at the Paralympic Games Rio 2016, five athletes who...
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July 6, 2021
Boilermaker Road Race to require vaccination proof
The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will have a capacity of 12,000 and the Utica National 5K will have a capacity of 4,000. All registered runners must be vaccinated by September 22nd, 2021 in order to participate. Road Race Management
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July 6, 2021
Ashworth Awards announces their Title Sponsorship of Baystate Marathon events
Ashworth Awards is happy to announce yet again that it is the title sponsor of the 2021 Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon this fall, October 17th. For many years running, Ashworth Awards has been the title sponsor of Baystate with its team members volunteering at the race as well! Owners...
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July 5, 2021
Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash
Soul Cap, which makes caps to fit over and protect dreadlocks, afros, weaves, braids, and thick and curly hair, said FINA, the water sports world governing body, had told them the hats aren't suitable because they don't follow "the natural form of the head". The comments sparked criticism from many...