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May 4, 2026
Finish-line bottleneck in Houston leaves runners stuck
The Astros Race to the Pennant 5K in Houston on Saturday, May 2, 2026, was marred by a severe finish-line bottleneck that left runners stuck and furious. The race, held at Daikin Park (the Houston Astros' stadium), featured a crowded final stretch where the course completely stopped near the last...
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May 1, 2026
Brooks Running Bangs Out Strong DD Growth in North America and EMEA in First Quarter
Brooks Running reported sales grew 23 percent in the first quarter, supported by 20 percent growth in North America and 30 percent currency-neutral growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Sales in China vaulted 136 percent year over year. Brooks maintained its leadership position in the run space...
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April 30, 2026
Study suggests birth weight affects kidney resilience in ultramarathon athletes
A new study is raising questions about whether human endurance has biological limits shaped long before adulthood-possibly beginning at birth. Researchers are examining whether birth weight, a known risk factor for disease later in life, may also influence how the body responds to extreme endurance exercise. The study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, led...
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April 29, 2026
This New Custom AI Kit Will Fit You Perfectly–And a One-Off Custom Design Isn’t As Much as You Think
Regna, a new Singapore-based triathlon kit brand, uses AI via its PHOTOtoFIT app to scan users' bodies from two photos, capturing 100 precise measurements for individually custom-cut and printed trisuits, cycling kits, and running apparel, making perfect fits accessible without high costs or minimum orders. Priced at $475—competitive with premium...
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April 29, 2026
AI Is Transforming Pro Cycling, Whether You Like It or Not. Here’s What It Means for You
Pro racing is on the precipice of an AI revolution, and you’d better get used to it. After years of dabbling at the margins, the way the world’s elite trains, fuels, and races is set to be transformed by both DIY programs and multinational data partners. And all of us...
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April 29, 2026
Garmin Rides Very Strong Q1 Fitness Segment Growth to Strong DD Earnings Increase
Garmin Ltd. President and CEO Cliff Pemble said Wednesday morning that the electronics maker for the fitness, outdoor, marine and aviation markets achieved “remarkable financial results” during the opening quarter of 2026. He said the trend for the quarter was a continuation of the positive trends they have been experiencing...
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April 29, 2026
Zwift Acquires Rouvy (including FulGaz): Here’s What It Means
Zwift has announced they’ve acquired Rouvy, including the FulGaz platform that Rouvy acquired previously. Likewise, Rouvy had previously acquired Bkool last summer, but ultimately folded that very similar platform into Rouvy last month and shut down Bkool. However, unlike the Rouvy/Bkool combo, Zwift says that they plan to run the two companies...
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April 29, 2026
World champion sprinter sues Puma, claiming defective shoes
According to a report by Front Office Sports, on Friday, April 24, four-time NCAA champion and two-time world champion Abby Steiner of Dublin, Ohio, filed a lawsuit in the Massachusetts Superior Court against Puma and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix, alleging that the spikes and shoes she was given injured her feet. Steiner is seeking more...
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April 29, 2026
Adidas Forecasts High-Single Digit Growth Over Next Three Years
Wrapping up another quarter of growth well above industry averages and seeing one it’s the brand’s ambassadors break the sub-two-hour marathon this past weekend, Adidas’ CEO Bjørn Gulden told analysts he expects Adidas to deliver high-single growth in 2026, 2027 and 2027 with stronger gains in profitability. The high-single digit...
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April 28, 2026
TCS London Marathon breaks finisher world record with 59,830 participants
According to an announcement by London Marathon Events (LME), Guinness World Records has confirmed that the 2026 TCS London Marathon has broken the record for the largest number of finishers in a marathon. LME noted that a total of 59,830 participants completed the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This total edged...
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