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June 28, 2021
Fitness companies back in business with IPOs
The last week has seen a number of companies in the fitness industry making comebacks with public offerings or announcing intent to do so: Pure Barre parent Xponential Fitness seeks IPO likely valuing firm at some $1.3B Seeking Alpha Beachbody went public via a three-way business combination with Peloton competitor...
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June 28, 2021
Montana’s Whitefish Marathon Sets Record Attendance in 2021
WHITEFISH, Mont. (June 28, 2021) – The return of the Whitefish Marathon brought sunshine and smiles as runners and walkers raced in the shadows of Glacier National Park on Saturday, May 22. After canceling the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants and event organizers alike were pleased...
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June 27, 2021
Women Only Triathlons Return to Charleston, SC
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Approximately 100 women crossed the finish line of the inaugural Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Hobcaw on May 23rd. Ranging in age from 11 to 78, the women swam 200 yards, biked 12 miles, and ran 2 miles in and around the picturesque Hobcaw neighborhood. “It...
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June 27, 2021
Tokyo 2020 eye tighter rules on arrivals after Ugandan COVID-19 positives
A nine-member group from Uganda arrived on June 18, with a team coach testing positive on arrival at Narita International Airport, despite reportedly being fully vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine and testing negative before he landed. The individual was later found to have tested positive for the Delta variant of COVID-19,...
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June 26, 2021
Tour de France organisers aim to sue spectator who caused mass stage 1 crash
The Tour de France spectator who caused a massive crash on stage 1 could be facing legal action from the race organisers. Race deputy director Pierre-Yves Thouault said they are suing this woman so that the tiny minority of people who do this don't spoil the show for everyone. Cycling...
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June 26, 2021
EventHub Continues as Expo Management Partner for 2022 Running USA Industry Conference
Running USA announced today that EventHub, the leading Endurance Sponsorship and Expo Platform, will continue in the role of Expo Management Partner for the 18th Running USA Industry Conference to be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs resort from Feb. 20-22, 2022. Registration is now open. Running USA has previously used...
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June 26, 2021
Emily Sisson, after missing marathon team, 483 days later wins Olympic Trials 10,000m
Emily Sisson won the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 10,000m on Saturday, 483 days after starting the marathon trials as favorite and dropping out by mile 22. NBC Sports
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June 26, 2021
Police looking for spectator who sparked chaotic Tour de France crash
French police are looking for a spectator who sent dozens of elite cyclists crashing in a massive pileup on the first day of the Tour de France during the weekend. On Saturday, German cyclist Tony Martin was sent tumbling at high speed when he rode straight into a cardboard sign being held...
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June 25, 2021
Liv Expands Support for Liv Racing WorldTeam with Additional 3-Year Title Partnership
OOSTERHOUT (the Netherlands) - June 26, 2021 - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, demonstrated its commitment to supporting women’s professional road racing at the highest level today by announcing the extension of their title sponsorship of the Liv Racing WorldTeam for at least three more...
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June 25, 2021
361° Sponsored Vicky Hogg Runs Over 900 Miles In 30 Days For Dementia UK
On Wednesday 23rd June 2021, Vicky Hogg, a council worker from Doncaster, completed her mammoth challenge of running from John O’Groats in Scotland to Lands End, Cornwall in just 30 days. During this event, Vicky ran over 30 miles every day and endured the hottest days of the year, knee...
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June 25, 2021
KINeSYS Sunscreen Sponsors The Achilles 650-mile Resilience Relay
June 2021 - Vancouver, Canada. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to be providing sunscreen to the 200+ athletes and crew for The Achilles Resilience Relay. Achilles International is a global organization operating in 25 countries including the US, which transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social...
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June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...
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June 24, 2021
European titles claimed after powerful and fast Aquathlon Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
In the beautiful surroundings of Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee – even though there were occasional raindrops during the race – Italy’s Michele Bartolomedi and Bianca Seregni have just won the European Aquathlon titles. This was extra special for both athletes because, as U23 athletes, they also took the overall win and were thus...
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June 24, 2021
Registration Now Open for Power Within Virtual Tri to Tokyo Presented by MANSCAPED™
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the opening of registration for the Power Within Virtual Tri to Tokyo Presented by MANSCAPED™, a team-based virtual multisport event that runs from Monday, July 19, through Sunday, Sept. 12. Teams are challenged to swim, bike and run a total of 5,483...
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June 24, 2021
Teenaged phenom Hobbs Kessler turns pro, signs with Adidas
Only 18, the American U20 1,500m record holder will still attend Northern Arizona University, but he won't compete as a collegiate athlete. Canadian Running American record holder Hobbs Kessler has announced that he is turning pro and signing with Adidas. The 18-year-old from Ann Arbor, Mich., has had an incredible season,...
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June 24, 2021
USA Triathlon Extends Partnership with Blerter Through 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has extended its partnership with Blerter, a global industry-leading event delivery platform for sports, to support race-day operations at all USA Triathlon-owned events through 2025. Blerter specializes in centralizing communications, operations and safety processes, bringing race directors and an entire event production...
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June 24, 2021
NIKE Reports Huge Revenue Gains in Latest Financial Results
Fourth quarter reported revenues were $12.3 billion, up 96 percent compared to prior year and increasing 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Full year reported revenues increased 19 percent to $44.5 billion. Businesswire
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June 24, 2021
Lavaredo Ultra Trail hosts the third stop of the Spartan Trail World Championship in the heart of the Dolomites.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY (June 24, 2021)– In a busy weekend for the trail running world, the eyes of the community will be set at the gorgeous mountain village of Cortina D’Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites. Besides the culture, the mountains of Northeast Italy are the perfect scenery for...
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June 24, 2021
“ŠKODA Velorace Dresden” – The most beautiful cycling city tour in Germany goes virtually with ROUVY to the 1st Virtual Dresden Edition
Germany / 24 June 2021 – The circuit with its unique and charming flair in the heart of the state capital Dresden makes the Dresden Everyman Cycling Race one of the largest, most fascinating cycling events in the Saxon metropolis. The unique atmosphere along the 21 kilometers "Around the Dresden...
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June 24, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Four 2021 USA Cycling Para-Cycling Road National Championship Events in Idaho
BOISE, ID – (June 24, 2021) - Embracing its competitive spirit, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is proud to announce it is scheduled to host four national championship events, July 8-11 in and around Boise, Idaho. The USA Para-cycling Road Race, Time Trials, Criterium and Relay National Championships will attract world-class...
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June 24, 2021
Incredible finish: GFNY La Vaujany decided in sprint after 3800m of climbing
NEW YORK CITY – Tim Alleman (Belgium) took the win in an incredible three-man sprint at GFNY La Vaujany in the French Alps this past Sunday. 105km with 3800m of climbing that included a double ascent of L'Alpe d'Huez and a mountain top finish in Vaujany were not enough for Alleman...
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June 24, 2021
Paul Sherwen Project Reignites with New Fundraising Campaign
HILTON HEAD, SC (Thursday, June 24, 2021) – The Paul Sherwen Project, created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen, today announced a new fundraising campaign supporting the Matany Girls’ Vocational School (MGVS). Located in Karamoja, Uganda, the school was founded by Paul's...
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June 24, 2021
Saucony® Signs American Ultrarunner Katie Asmuth
WALTHAM, MA – With an award-winning performance trail line in place, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony is further solidifying its commitment to trail running with the signing of American ultrarunner Katie Asmuth, a mom of two, a nurse practitioner and the recent winner of the 2021 Bandera 100K. With...
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June 24, 2021
Supersapiens Welcomes Three-Time IRONMAN World Champion Jan Frodeno as Newest Athlete
ATLANTA, 24 June 2021— Supersapiens, the world’s leading energy management system for performance athletes, powered by the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, announced a partnership with Jan Frodeno today, one of the world’s most respected and successful triathletes. The Supersapiens training ecosystem empowers athletes to optimize fueling, maximize training,...
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June 24, 2021
Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series returns to the Air Force Marathon’s upcoming September race
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Marathon Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series is back in stride, offering runners an additional way to challenge themselves and others. The challenge series is a three-race version to be completed within two days, yielding a possibility to earn four medals. Each challenge,...