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April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
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April 9, 2026
UCI pulls plug on Visma’s tire system on eve of Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike has been forced to abandon its in-race tire pressure system after a last-minute ruling from the UCI, a move the team says came without warning, according to WielerFlits. The team had been using the Gravaa system throughout the cobbled races. Most recently, the Dutch team used them at the...
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April 8, 2026
Ironman Disqualifies Athlete After Viral Video Showing Theft of On-Course Nutrition
American triathlete Cody Kraut made waves on Instagram last week after posting a self-shot video during Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. In the footage, Kraut was seen pulling numerous energy gels from his trisuit and handing them off to his partner to take home. The stunt has now backfired, as Ironman officials have officially...
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April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
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April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
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April 8, 2026
Internet sleuths call out fake finish-time tattoos
Getting your race time tattooed on your body might seem like a bold move. But what about getting a time tattooed that doesn’t match your official result? A pair of internet sleuths, who call themselves the Official Marathon Time Investigation Unit (OMTIU), compared three runners’ race data, GPS activity and social...
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April 8, 2026
Does Whoop’s Lawsuit Against Bevel Hint at IPO Plans?
The suit hinges on whether similarities in how apps display recovery, strain and sleep data reflect infringement or industry-wide convergence. For Whoop, reinforcing the distinctiveness of its platform could be a key strategic move before going public Whoop has filed a lawsuit against Bevel, alleging that the startup’s AI health...
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April 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches New Trail Sneaker as It Continues to Invest in Footwear
Alo is set to launch its first trail sneaker as the wellness lifestyle company continues to invest in the footwear category. Aptly named the Alo Trail, the sneaker is described by the company as a “a high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement.” To accomplish this, the Alo design team added...
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April 7, 2026
Marathon World Championships planned from 2030
World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event. The marathon will remain part of the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029 but will then have its own annual championship, with men and women competing in alternate...
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April 6, 2026
Amazon to Add Fulfillment Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers as Fuel Costs Surge
Amazon is adding a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada amid a spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. Amazon wrote in a notice on its Amazon Seller’s Platform, “Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost...
