January 5, 2023

Pickleball Soars to 37M Players in U.S.

Pickleball is coming off of its best year yet. The sport, which exploded in popularity during the pandemic, saw more than 36.5 million people in the U.S. play between August 2021 and August 2022, according to a report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals. Before the report, around 5 million people played pickleball....

January 5, 2023

Enduro Proudly Sponsors Grasshopper Adventure Series

Oakland, California (January 5, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Enduro Bearings, innovators of a wide range of bicycle bearings, seals, components and tools, recently signed on to sponsor the 2023 Grasshopper Adventure Series (GAS), a long-running mixed-terrain event series that has become a favorite of many of the top names in the sport. This...

January 5, 2023

Italian distance runner given 36-year ban from racing

Italian distance runner Alessandro Braconi of Pallanza, Italy, will not be eligible to compete until 2058 after receiving a ban of 36 years for the use/attempted use, possession, and trafficking/attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance. This follows his provisional suspension after a positive drug test in March 2022. Canadian Running

January 5, 2023

IRONMAN Announces History-Filled Sporting Destination Nice, France as Men’s Race Location and Co-Host for 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship

TAMPA, Fla./NICE, Fra. (Jan. 5, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following the previous announcement of the IRONMAN® World Championship continuing its commitment to dedicated race days for men and women, it was announced today that Nice, France will become the location for the 2023 men’s edition as co-host of the VinFast IRONMAN...

January 5, 2023

Zoot Sports to Provide Official Triathlon Race Suits, Performance Apparel for Age Group Team USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today announced an expanded partnership with Zoot Sports. The organization’s Official Cycling Apparel Partner since 2022, Zoot Sports this year will also be USA Triathlon’s Official Age Group Triathlon Race Suit Partner and Official Age Group Triathlon Performance Apparel Partner, providing an additional suit...

January 5, 2023

P3R Announces Name, Image and Likeness Partnership with Nine Local College Athletes

PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced a name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with nine college student-athletes. As part of this opportunity, these P3R Athletes will create content for P3R’s social networks including instructional videos, blogs and other resources to inspire all ages to MOVE. The 2023 P3R Athletes include...

January 5, 2023

Sebastian Kienle Starts His Bucket List 2023 Season at Challenge Wanaka

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Three-time world champion, Sebastian Kienle (GER), has confirmed his place on the start line at the first Challenge Family race of 2023 – New Zealand’s Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka on 18 February. Challenge Wanaka marks the start of his year-long ‘retirement tour’ visiting his bucket list races before...

January 4, 2023

51st Chevron Houston Marathon Hosts One of the Fastest Fields in Race History

HOUSTON – January 4, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 51st Chevron Houston Marathon women’s race will feature a national record chase, the return of a defending champion and athletes from around the world hoping to run national or Olympic qualifying standards. The men’s field is one of the fastest in...

January 4, 2023

Bivo Partners with Method Outdoor Collective, Expanding National Sales Footprint

RICHMOND, Vt. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bivo is thrilled to announce a partnership with Vermont-based specialty sales agency, Method Outdoor Collective. As part of the working partnership Method will lead and execute Bivo’s sales and service across North America in both online and brick and mortar establishments. "We are very excited...

January 4, 2023

Active Lifestyle Stocks Face Turbulence In 2022

The majority of stocks in the active lifestyle space took it on the chin in 2022 as broader stock markets in the U.S. saw their worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis. All three of the major averages suffered their worst year since 2008 and snapped a three-year win streak....