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April 30, 2021
Legacy Capital Agrees to Become Title Sponsor of The Woodlands Marathon and Speaker Series
THE WOODLANDS, TX (April 30, 2021) The Woodlands Marathon Management is pleased to announce Legacy Capital has agreed to become the title sponsor of The Woodlands Marathon. Legacy Capital agreed to a five-year agreement and will serve as title sponsor from 2022-2026. Today’s announcement creates a partnership that has an...
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April 30, 2021
Sports Backers, CarMax announce partnership for CarMax Richmond Half Marathon
RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers announced today a new partnership with CarMax, making the Richmond-based retailer of used cars the title sponsor of the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon starting with the 2021 event on November 13. The event is slated to return to downtown Richmond in 2021, along with the...
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April 30, 2021
DTU and RACE RESULT joining forces // Bringing back triathlon races in Germany
The German Triathlon Union (DTU) is increasing its commitment to clubs and organizers in order to make more competitions possible again this year, and at the same time to ensure the best possible health protection at the events. The DTU is now working in cooperation with RACE RESULT, who last...
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April 30, 2021
Chevron Houston Marathon Kicks-Off Registration for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022
Houston (April 30, 2021) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) will open its first window of registration – Guaranteed Registration – for the 2022 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events this Saturday, May 1, with Open Registration available to all runners on June 2, 2021. The in-person race for the 50th Anniversary...
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April 29, 2021
The Startup that Makes Fitness a Video Game
The gaming craze and at-home fitness come together in Ergatta’s rowing machine. The connected rowing company gamifies workouts, with its machine effectively acting as a controller, allowing people to race and compete on a screen as they work out. Front Office Sports
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April 29, 2021
100% Introduces the SP21 MTB Gear Collection
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 29, 2021 – Once again, 100% is pushing the boundaries of technical mountain-bike riding apparel with the launch of the Spring 2021 Collection. This modern-day disruptive collection intentionally balances function and design. Leading off the 2021 collection is the all-new R-Core Concept. When paired with...
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April 29, 2021
2021 IRONMAN North American Season Kicks Off Following Successful Events in Texas and Florida; Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in St. George, Utah Set for this Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (April 29, 2021) – The 2021 IRONMAN® North American season is officially underway following the successful kick off with IRONMAN 70.3® Texas in Galveston on April 11 and IRONMAN 70.3 Florida in Haines City on April 18, and continues with this weekend’s Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in...
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April 29, 2021
Shimano bike division rides ‘wave of COVID’ to 76% sales growth in Q1
Shimano sales in its bike division were up 76.3% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year; operating income in the division was up 170%. Net sales for the quarter were 103,757 million yen ($952 million) in the bike division, and operating income was 27,730 million yen....
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April 29, 2021
Tread Labs High Performance Insole: Re-engineered and Back in Stock
WOBURN, Mass. -- Dash, Tread Labs’ high-performance insole with 100% carbon fiber arch supports are back. After working with elite cyclists and other competitive athletes, Tread Labs has re-engineered the insoles to be firmer, stronger, and more supportive. The 1.25mm thin carbon fiber arch support makes Dash the thinnest and lightest...
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April 29, 2021
Tour of Utah to Return in 2022 with Medalist Sports
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah has entered into a licensing agreement with Medalist Sports to operate the professional cycling stage race and the Tour of Utah Ultimate Challenge, a non-competitive gran-fondo-style endurance event for amateur riders. Also, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both events are postponed in 2021, with...
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April 29, 2021
British Cycling joins social media boycott to protest online abuse towards athletes
Organisations from across the sporting world are banding together this weekend to fall silent on social media, to raise awareness of online racism and abuse directed towards professional sportspeople. Cycling Weekly
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April 29, 2021
U.S. Police & Fire Championships Announces Virtual 5k/10k
SAN DIEGO – April 29, 2021 – The 2021 United States Police & Fire Championships (USPFC) are going virtual. At least partially. What began 55 years ago as the “California Police Olympics,” the USPFC are celebrating Public Safety and First Responders and planning for a mix of live and virtual athletic...
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April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 Newsletter – Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Olympics
EDITOR'S PICKS Garmin’s Q1 Revenues Advance 25 Percent. Garmin Ltd. reported sales grew 25% in the first quarter ended March 27, led by gains of 38% in its Fitness segment, 46% in Outdoor and 28% in its Marine segment. Total revenue of $1.07 billion, a 25% increase over the prior-year quarter...
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April 29, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Hosts Virtual 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Moments Featuring Professional Athletes
WHAT: On Thursday, April 29th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in online for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube. Viewers will experience firsthand how physically challenged athletes become stronger through sport. Several surprise moments will be...
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April 29, 2021
Aqualung Launches New Online Consumer Experience Connecting Shoppers to Local Dive Shops
VISTA, Calif. (April 29, 2021) – Aqualung, the celebrated pioneer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of dive and watersports equipment for over 75 years, is launching a new online platform in an effort to connect consumers more easily with local dive retailers. In partnership with Locally, the definitive online-to-offline platform, this...
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April 29, 2021
Course Records Smashed at Epic Jackpot Ultra Running Festival
HENDERSON, NEVADA – April 29, 2021 – Beyond Limits Running, the founder, owner and producer of the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Southern Nevada’s premier ultra-running endurance event, is proud to announce results for the 8th annual Festival which took place April 23-26, 2021 at Cornerstone Park. Despite windy conditions with...
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April 29, 2021
XTERRA Trail Marathon Series partners with International Trail Running Association
April 29, 2021 (Minneapolis, MN) - The newly established XTERRA Trail Marathon Series has joined forces with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) to provide athletes with ITRA Performance Index points, build upon the shared values of both organizations, and form a deeper connection with the worldwide trail running community....
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April 29, 2021
Michael Epstein Sports Productions Celebrates the Opening of California with the 2021 HERMOSA BEACH TRIATHLON – August 15th
Michael Epstein Sports Productions (MESP Inc.) is proud to announce the 2021 Hermosa Beach Triathlon has been rescheduled to August 15th at the world-famous Hermosa Beach Pier. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2021 Hermosa Beach Triathlon celebrating the official “Opening of California” said Company Founder and...
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April 29, 2021
Team Evergreen Announces BASE Performance as Presenting Sponsor of the Triple Bypass
EVERGREEN, CO - Team Evergreen announces BASE Performance as a presenting sponsor of the 2021 Triple Bypass bicycle ride and a supporting sponsor of The Hundo, Beti Bike Bash, and Mount Evans Hill Climb. The Triple Bypass, an iconic 110-mile cycling event that carves through the heart of the Rocky...
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April 29, 2021
Blistering Pace Race Management Welcomes Hillary Fujii as Director of Marketing
NAPA, CALIFORNIA—Blistering Pace Race Management is thrilled to announce that Hillary Fujii has joined the growing staff as Director of Marketing, bringing valuable perspective and expertise to the organization’s expanding list of clients and events. Fujii began her career in race marketing in 2015 with Destination Races, based in Sonoma....
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April 29, 2021
deboer wetsuits introduces the Fjord 2.0 wetsuit
Stamford, CT; April 29, 2021. deboer wetsuits is proud to introduce the Fjord 2.0 wetsuit. The Fjord 2.0 builds on the championship pedigree of the Fjord 1.0 to produce an even faster wetsuit. Since the launch of the Fjord 1.0 in 2019, the development team at deboer has been testing countless iterations...
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April 28, 2021
Diamondback Adds City Bikes and Hardtails to Spring 2021 Collection
KENT, Wash., (April 28, 2021) — Diamondback Bicycles is furthering its commitment to exploring the road less traveled with the addition of the Division, Hatch and Metric bikes to its collection. Striking a balance between accessibility and performance, Diamondback continues its efforts to design and build quality bikes at a...
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April 28, 2021
Garmin’s Q1 Revenues Advance 25 Percent
Garmin Ltd. reported sales grew 25 percent in the first quarter ended March 27, led by gains of 38 percent in its Fitness segment, 46 percent in Outdoor and 28 percent in its Marine segment. Total revenue of $1.07 billion, a 25 percent increase over the prior-year quarter led by...
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April 28, 2021
Athletes to be tested daily for COVID-19 at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have confirmed all athletes will be tested for COVID-19 daily as part of coronavirus countermeasures set to be in operation at the Games. Inside the Games
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April 28, 2021
Pic2Go Partners with Rhode Races & Events to deliver Lasting Digital Memories to 2021 Participants!
Pic2Go, the global race photography solution provider and JKP Sports, a leading full-service sports photography company, have partnered with Rhode Races & Events to deliver free races photos to participants during 2021. The Pic2Go innovative sponsored race photography technology will be used to deliver free race day photos to participants, while offering...