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August 9, 2024
Questions Swirl After Athlete Drowns During CrossFit Games in Texas
Tragedy struck the CrossFit Games at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth on Thursday morning when 28-year-old Serbian athlete Lazar Đukić drowned during a competition. Dukic was participating in a run-swim event that included a 3.5-mile run followed by an 800m swim. But he went missing near the finish line around...
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August 8, 2024
U.S. Track and Field Stars Reap Rewards (and Cash) in Paris
Team USA has been cashing in at the first Olympics with a new financial incentive for track and field athletes—and they may not be done yet. In Paris, governing body World Athletics is handing out a total of $2.4 million to winners of the 48 track and field events. That’s $50,000 per...
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August 8, 2024
Top Marathon Racing Shoes of the Olympics
Today, no elite runner would toe the line without their super shoes, which are readily available to amateur runners, too—at a price. With the men’s and women’s 2024 Paris Olympic marathons slated for August 10 and 11, respectively, Outside Online tracked down the shoes that top athletes are expected to...
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August 8, 2024
How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine? Here’s What a Sports Nutrition Expert Says.
There’s no denying caffeine can take the edge off when things get dicey in a race. Many endurance athletes turn to the world’s most popular drug for a performance boost, and with a long list of caffeinated gels, beverages, and chews to choose from, a turbocharged buzz is only a swallow away....
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August 8, 2024
The Process of Anti-Doping Protocols
Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez’s ongoing doping saga has ignited discussion amongst athletes — from age-groupers to professionals alike — about penalties, prior bad acts by athletes, and the merits of Rodriguez Hernandez’s public statement, where he blamed his positive test for clomifene on food contamination. Rodriguez Hernandez has opted for a...
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August 7, 2024
EXEC: Saucony and Merrell Gaining Traction, But Remain Down Sharply in Q2
Wolverine Worldwide became one of the few companies in the outdoor space to hike its full-year guidance in recent months after seeing second-quarter results come in better than expected due to the margin benefits from its transformation plan and traction gained by its Saucony and Merrell brands. In the quarter...
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August 7, 2024
Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River
A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. The Eiffel Tower, gold-domed Invalides and other Paris landmarks provide a stunning backdrop. Yet there was no getting around concerns about the safety of swimming in the long-polluted Seine River, not to mention contending with...
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August 6, 2024
Paris 2024 cancels marathon swim test run over Seine water quality concerns
A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was cancelled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway. World Aquatics made the decision to cancel the exercise at an early morning meeting, spokesperson Torin Koos said. Fluctuating bacteria...
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August 5, 2024
Kristen Faulkner Wins Gold in Major Cycling Upset, Making History as First American to Medal in 40 Years
Kristen Faulkner has made history after winning gold at the 2024 Olympic Games! The racing cyclist, 31, earned her first gold medal at the women’s road race on Sunday, Aug. 4 — becoming the first American to secure a medal in the event in 40 years. People
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August 5, 2024
More layoffs at Rad Power Bikes as Seattle e-bike maker aims to ensure ‘brand’s longevity’
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes made more cuts to its workforce in July, the latest in a wave of layoffs that have impacted the well-funded electric-bike startup. A spokesperson for the company declined to share how many positions were impacted and which departments were part of the reduction. TechCrunch first reported...
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