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February 18, 2026
Accell secures additional funding from new owners, and debt reduction
Accell has revealed it is shifting away from ownership by the KKR investment group, and has secured new funding and a substantial debt reduction. The majority of its lenders have agreed to a transaction that will significantly reduce Accell’s total debt and considerably strengthen its financial position, with the business...
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February 18, 2026
Right Out of Back to the Future: Shimano Granted Patent for Self Tightening Shoes
Just when we thought the bike industry had reached peak electronic integration, a perusal of the patents proves us wrong with a pair of shoes that feel like they could have been pulled right out of “Back to the Future.” Control of everything from drivetrains to seat posts, tire pressure,...
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February 18, 2026
Powerhouse athletes are actually prematurely aging their bodies thanks to an extreme exercise: study
They’re running themselves ragged — and possibly fast-tracking Father Time. Ultramarathons are surging in popularity, with more than 100,000 North Americans racing beyond 26.2 miles last year, nearly triple the 35,000 who did so in 2020. But before you lace up your sneakers, here’s the catch: New research suggests that...
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February 18, 2026
Media Credential Application and 2026 Honorees Announced for 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
BOSTON (February 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is now accepting media credential applications from outlets intending to cover the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 20, 2026. In addition, the B.A.A. has announced this year’s Grand Marshal, Patriots’ Award winner, Rick...
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February 18, 2026
OS1st Appoints Brent Hollowell as Senior Vice President of Marketing
Hickory, N.C. (February 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - OS1st, a performance sock and foot wellness brand, today announced the appointment of Brent Hollowell as Senior Vice President of Marketing. In this newly created role, Hollowell will lead brand strategy and marketing efforts as the company expands across current and emerging...
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February 18, 2026
Herbalife Announces Cristiano Ronaldo Invests $7.5 Million in Pro2col™ Technology Acquires 10% Equity Stake
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today announced global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 10% equity interest in HBL Pro2col Software, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Herbalife that holds the Pro2col technology. Pro2col is Herbalife’s next-generation, digital, personalized health and wellness operating system, designed to drive daily engagement, sustainable behavior change, and measurable outcomes through a structured,...
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February 18, 2026
Alanis Siffert returns to Roth after strong performance
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - ROTH. Alanis Siffert from Switzerland, one of last year's most impressive athletes, is returning to DATEV Challenge Roth. The Swiss athlete finished third in 2025, but attracted a lot of attention with a bold performance that went far beyond the result. On 5 July 2026, she wants...
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February 18, 2026
Team Skyline returns to Gran Premio New York City 2026
NEW YORK CITY, February 18, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Team Skyline has confirmed its participation in the third edition of Gran Premio New York City, returning to New York City on May 17, 2026 after producing last year’s race winner. Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC), will take place...
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February 18, 2026
Performance Footwear Brand 361° to Sponsor the One Degree Beyond Elite Prize Purse at inaugural Corona 5000
CORONA, California (February 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As momentum builds for the inaugural Corona 5000, race organizers today announced that performance footwear brand 361° has signed on as presenting sponsor of the One Degree Beyond Elite Prize Purse, elevating the race’s competitive stature on the Southern California calendar. Elite...
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February 18, 2026
The San Francisco Marathon Announces Skratch Labs as Official Nutrition and Hydration Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (February 18, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The San Francisco Marathon is proud to announce a premier three-year partnership with Skratch Labs, the leader in clean, performance-based sports nutrition. As the Official Nutrition Partner, Skratch Labs will fuel tens of thousands of runners across one of the world’s...
