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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,...
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June 23, 2021
For fun: An Olympic Runner and Pro Cyclist Squared Off in a Fitness Challenge
A new video on The Running Channel amps up the rivalry between runners and cyclists as it sets out to determine once and for all who are the most formidable athletes. In the video, middle-distance runner Andy Baddeley, who represented Britain at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, challenge road racing...
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June 23, 2021
Bird launches new e-bike and Smart Bikeshare platform to meet demand for eco-friendly transportation
Bird has announced the addition of shared e-bikes to its fleet of micro-electric vehicles, as well as the launch of the Bird Bike. Bird currently operates e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally and will bring its shared bikes and Smart Bikeshare platform to select cities this year. BikeBiz
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June 23, 2021
Charge Bikes Partners With #HashtagLunchbag to Deliver Food to Homeless
WILTON, Conn. (June 23, 2021) Charge, the direct-to-consumer electric bike brand and a brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, TSX: DII.A), is excited to partner with #HashtagLunchbag, a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading love to the homeless, one lunch bag at a time. Charge is donating e-bikes, complete with custom...
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June 23, 2021
Inaugural Title Nine Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition Announces 2021 Winners
Emeryville, Calif, June 23, 2021 -- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce the winners of it’s inaugural Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition. With nearly 100 applicants and nine finalists in the respective fields of reproductive rights, politics and leadership,...
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June 23, 2021
UCI suspends Doltcini-Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke for three years in harassment case
Doltcini-Van Eyck general manager Marc Bracke has been handed a three-year suspension for violating the UCI’s code of ethics following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. VeloNews
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June 23, 2021
Increase engagement of in-person events and hybrid challenges with Finisher Certificates and Virtual Bibs on sodisp.com
Two new, much requested, features have been released on the sodisp.com challenge platform. Virtual Bibs and Finisher Certificates add two more great pieces of shareable content to further improve user engagement during each challenge. Both features are also available for in-person events. The Virtual Bib is emailed to each participant at the...
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June 23, 2021
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee ready to host European Championships Aquathlon, Middle Distance and Aquabike:
Giulio Molinari, Ruedi Wild, Frederic Funk, Bart Aernouts, Thomas Steger, Ruben Zepunkte, Nicola Spirig, Anne Haug, Svenja Thoes, Lena Berlinger, Sara Perez Sala: these are just some of the pro athletes who could lay claim to the European Championship Middle Distance title this Sunday in the 2021 ETU Challenge Middle...
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June 23, 2021
As Number of Gym Goers Rise, At-Home Fitness Wanes
ym chains like Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and Orange Theory are seeing a long-awaited revival — partly at the expense of Peloton and other at-home brands. Front Office News
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June 23, 2021
Savannah Sports Council Partners with haku to Optimize Participant Experience without Missing a Step
At the turn of 2021, Savannah Sports Council undertook a significant migration to haku's all-in-one and industry-leading platform. Through its new partnership with haku, Savannah Sports Council discovered that delivering a personalized and enhanced participant experience over multiple events requires powerful technology, a valuable partner, and a seamless onboarding process....
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June 23, 2021
BibRave to Drive Marketing for Launch of The Run Show USA
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, has partnered with The Run Show USA, a spin-off of the award-winning, UK-based The National Running Show, to launch their inaugural US events. Showcasing the latest cutting-edge footwear, nutrition, electronics, and other running gear, The Run Show USA...
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June 23, 2021
GFNY announces GFNY Grand Ballon
NEW YORK CITY, Jun 23, 2021 – GFNY Grand Ballon is the latest addition to the GFNY calendar. Scheduled for July 10, 2022, host town Thann is one of the most beautiful destinations in France. It lies at the start of the 170km Alsace wine Route and will be start...
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June 23, 2021
Pensacola Bud Light Fishing Rodeo Rescheduled Due to Weather
Pensacola Sports announces rescheduling of the 2021 Bud Light Fishing Rodeo. Angler and volunteer safety is the top priority for us and with that in mind, the 2021 Bud Light Fishing Rodeo Tournament Committee have made the tough decision to reschedule this year’s tournament. The new dates will be July...
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June 22, 2021
NBC Sports will still broadcast the Tour de France this year. Here’s the full TV schedule
Here's how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United States and Canada. VeloNews
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June 22, 2021
Peloton reportedly venturing into wearables market with digital heart rate armband
Still-confidential details and images of the armband device, which were reviewed by Bloomberg, show that the band would come in two different sizes and pair wirelessly with Peloton’s cycles and treadmills, in addition to phones, tablets and televisions that use the company’s workout app. CNBC
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June 22, 2021
Title Nine Announces Fourth Annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition
Emeryville, Calif, June 22, 2021 -- -- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce its fourth-annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. The pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell their story,...
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June 22, 2021
ThermoWorks Partners with National Forest Foundation
Missoula, MT (June 22, 2021) –ThermoWorks, America’s leading thermometer manufacturer, today announces their partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), a congressionally-chartered nonprofit arm working to improve the health of the National Forest System. Through this partnership, ThermoWorks will sponsor the planting of 100,000 trees in 2021 and is launching...
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June 22, 2021
Transgender Athlete Chelsea Wolfe Says Goal Is To ‘Burn a US Flag’ at Olympic Podium
Chelsea Wolfe, a transgender BMX Freestyle rider, said in a since-deleted Facebook post that her goal was to "burn a US flag" at the Olympic podium, Fox News reported on Monday. Newsweek
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June 22, 2021
Peloton Using Corporate Wellness Plan to Gain New Users
The fitness company announced that it is rolling out a new corporate wellness program for businesses which will provide “employees access to innovative mental and physical resources,” including the Peloton app and discounts on Peloton hardware. Samsung and Wayfair are among the first companies to sign up for the program, gaining...
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June 22, 2021
Ascent Protein Releases Limited-Time-Only Blueberry Raspberry Pre-Workout Flavor
DENVER, COLORADO - June 22, 2021 - This week, Ascent Protein announced a limited-time only release of their Pre-Workout product in Blueberry Raspberry. It will be sold for a limited time on Ascentprotein.com and Amazon starting June 22nd. The limited-time release of Blueberry Raspberry Pre-Workout joins a lineup of delicious flavors...
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June 22, 2021
F2C Nutrition Partners with Harmony IRONMAN 70.3 Calgary as the Official On-Course Nutrition
Vancouver, B.C. – June 22, 2021 – F2C Nutrition is set to supply Harmony IRONMAN 70.3 Calgary with nutritional products made from clean, naturally sourced ingredients supported by innovative scientific research. Internationally known and recognized for quality and innovation, F2C Nutrition was born from the vision and passion of Greg...
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June 22, 2021
NATHAN Sports’ Pinnacle 12L Hydration Vest Earns REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award
Fountain Valley, CA - NATHAN Sports is thrilled to announce that its latest innovation in hydration vest technology, the Pinnacle 12L, has earned the REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award. These awards honor the top-performing gear carried by the retailer, and the new Pinnacle vest struck testers with its ingenious storage...
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June 22, 2021
Supersapiens Powered by Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor Announces Garmin Integration
ATLANTA, 22 June 2021 —Supersapiens, powered by Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, is announcing its initial integration of the Supersapiens Connect IQ app with Garmin®. The Supersapiens training ecosystem empowers athletes to optimize fueling, maximize training, and increase performance gains1. The integration will provide select users with a compatible...
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June 22, 2021
Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit Returns Bigger than Ever
Denver, Colorado, USA — June 22, 2021 — The Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit is back after sold-out summits in 2018 and 2019. Registration is now open for the 2021 event, which will assist attendees in understanding how they can contribute to women’s leadership, equity and fulfillment of physical potential...