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April 26, 2021
PTO taps IMG to help secure international broadcast deals
The IMG agency has been appointed to assist in distributing the global media rights to events organised by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO). The three-year deal will initially focus on delivering global coverage and broadcast partnerships for this year’s Collins Cup, which will see 12-person squads from the US, Europe...
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April 26, 2021
Canada latest nation to withdraw from World Athletics Relays due to COVID-19
Athletics Canada has confirmed its withdrawal from the 2021 World Athletics Relays, with it being the latest nation to pull out of the event in Chorzów in Poland. Scheduled to take place on May 1 and 2, Canada joins Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Australia in missing the event, while...
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April 25, 2021
Outpouring of Support for Daniela Ryf as the World Champ Opens Up About Her Sexuality
In a sweeping interview, Ryf talks about loving a woman, splitting with her coach, and finding a new direction. Triathlete
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April 22, 2021
Peloton Spiraling Over Treadmill Safety
The connected fitness company is in hot water over injuries and a death related to its Tread+ treadmill. Following reports of 39 incidents, one fatal, related to the Tread+, the Consumer Product Safety Commission released a warning saying that the product is not safe for homes with children or pets....
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April 22, 2021
Skechers’ Profits Surge In First Quarter
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. saw its earnings double in the fourth quarter as sales grew 15%. International Wholesale sales grew 23.8% while direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales jumped 18.1%. The company also predicted sales would advance about 26% in 2021. SGB Media
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April 22, 2021
Sales in the Americas fuels Thule’s 46% net sales gain in Q1
Thule Group net sales for the first quarter of the year increased 46% year-over-year, which was helped by sales in the Americas that jumped 83% after currency adjustment. Sport and cargo carriers drove the Region Americas growth with bike product demand leading the way. Bicycle Retailer
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April 22, 2021
These New Eco-Friendly Running Shoes Are Great, Just Not For Running
These plant-based and recycled-material running shoes are stylish, comfortable — and not ready to be your daily trainers. Podium Runner
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April 22, 2021
Race director of 2022 Cyclo-cross Worlds resigns
In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Brook Watts will be stepping aside as the race director for the 2022 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, as well as the 2021 World Cup, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The move, effective immediately, comes just three weeks after Watts issued his opposition to a statewide bill, SB-354, from Arkansas Governor Asa...
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April 22, 2021
IOC makes biggest esports statement yet with launch of Olympic Virtual Series
Five sports - baseball, cycling, rowing, sailing and motorsport - have signed-up for the mass participation initiative which will begin on May 13 ahead of the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympics. According to the IOC, the OVS will "mobilise virtual sport, esports and gaming enthusiasts all around the world in order...
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April 21, 2021
Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Peloton Over the Peloton Tread+
On Tuesday, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Peloton regarding safety issues with the Peloton Tread+. In the complaint, they allege that Peloton has marketed the Tread+ as being appropriate for families. The filing then goes on to allege that the Peloton Tread+ has unique design flaws, making...
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April 21, 2021
Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.
Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall)
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April 21, 2021
Nike names new assistant coach in Portland, Oregon
Sonia O'Sullivan will join former assistant coach of the Nike Oregon Project Pete Julian as the group prepares for the Olympics. She will be moving from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to the U.S. to join Julian, who is the former assistant coach to Alberto Salazar at the now-disbanded Nike Oregon Project....
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April 21, 2021
Fitness Giant Xponential Planning to Go Public After Acquiring Rumble
Xponential Fitness is in talks to go public — again. The owner of several boutique fitness brands is circling the idea of an IPO for the second time after acquiring Rumble Boxing for $300 million last month. The company put talks of going public on the backburner when COVID-19 first hit. Justin...
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April 21, 2021
Fitbit co-founder: Future for fitness is well beyond the wrist
Exclusive from CNET: CTO Eric Friedman talks with CNET about the company's first wearable under the Google umbrella. A Fitbit used to be a little gadget to count your steps. Those days are long gone: Fitbits are now continuous heart and sleep monitors, with aspirations that go even deeper. Now owned...
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April 21, 2021
Tokyo 2020 set to postpone decision on fans to June amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto has conceded a decision on whether Japanese fans can attend the rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games might not be made until June amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the host country. Fans from overseas have already been banned. Inside the Games
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April 20, 2021
Under Armour Scales Back Global HQ Plans as Pandemic Reshapes Work
Under Armour is downsizing its future headquarters in its home city of Baltimore. The sportswear giant has announced plans to scale back its global corporate and Americas regional functions into a 50-acre site in Port Covington, which it purchased five years ago. According to Under Armour, the headquarters — expected...
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April 20, 2021
Lululemon Gets Into Resale — Here’s Where It’s Piloting the Program
The Vancouver, Canada-based company announced today that it was piloting its first-ever recommerce program dubbed Like New as part of its broader commitment to sustainability unveiled in its Impact Agenda. Starting next month, customers in California and Texas will be able to take part in the trade-in program, which will expand...
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April 20, 2021
The Fitness Company Whose Priority Isn’t Actually Fitness
When it comes to fitness equipment, Bala Fitness is banking on consumers judging a book by its cover. Fitness accessory company Bala Fitness focuses on style over fitness, an approach that has led to an uptick in sales since the pandemic started. Bala is headed toward $40 million in sales in...
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April 20, 2021
Barkley Marathon Mastermind Lazarus Lake to Appear on HBO’s ‘Real Sports’
HBO’s new “Real Sports” episode features a profile on the genesis of the “notorious and treacherous Barkley Marathons,” held annually in Frozen Head State Park, Tenn. HBO correspondent Mary Carillo will be interviewing race founder Gary Cantrell (aka Lazarus Lake) to discuss the backstory of one of the most challenging races in existence....
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April 20, 2021
Adidas To Sponsor Boston Marathon Through 2030
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that the organization has extended its longstanding official sponsorship with Adidas through 2030. The announcement marks more than 40 years of partnership between the athletic organizations. SGB Media
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April 19, 2021
Airbnb announces $8 million Athlete Travel Grant scheme to support Olympians and Paralympians
Up to 500 athletes a year will receive $2,000 (£1400/€1600) in promotional credit with The Olympic Partner (TOP) member Airbnb in new scheme to support travel, accommodation and training. Inside the Games
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April 19, 2021
Self-Driving Cars: A Tutorial for Cyclists and Runners
Will self-driving cars be safer than human-driven vehicles? Almost certainly. Avoiding collisions with people, cyclists, or other vehicles is an essential requirement of the self-driving vehicle. What can we do now to help self-driving vehicles see and avoid us? Slowtwitch
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April 19, 2021
Feds warn against using Peloton treadmills after child’s death
Households with children and small pets should immediately stop using Peloton Interactive's Tread+ treadmills, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is investigating the death of one child and dozens of other incidents involving the exercise equipment. CBS News
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April 19, 2021
How I Tricked Myself Into Liking Running
It’s good for your mental and physical health, and doesn’t require any equipment. So why does it seem so hard to get started? NYT
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April 19, 2021
At-Home Fitness Company Tempo Raises $220 Million
Tempo, an at-home fitness subscription system that says it had zero cancelations in the past year, raised $220 million in Series C funding led by Japanese holding company SoftBank. Front Office News
