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August 30, 2022
Trademark filings hint at future ‘Reality’ AR/VR product from Apple
There are number of indications pointing towards a major announcement from Apple within months regarding an entirely new tech ecosystem based around a “realityOS” or “rOS.” Popular Science
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August 30, 2022
DAZN To Broadcast Super League Triathlon With Deal Until End of 2023
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Super League Triathlon (SLT) has agreed a deal with DAZN, the leading global sports streaming platform, to broadcast all events live across its global platform until the end of 2023. The contract covers Super League’s biggest ever Championship Series in 2022, which kicks off in London on...
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August 29, 2022
Outside Interactive, Inc. Names New Leader of its Cycling Group
Boulder, Colorado (August 29, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today announced the promotion of Alan Crisp to Vice President and General Manager of its Cycling Group. Formerly the group’s Senior Sales Director, Crisp assumes leadership of the world’s largest...
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August 28, 2022
The Athlete’s Foot Launches a Council With Industry Veterans and Activists Focused on Community Empowerment
The Athlete’s Foot is increasing its focus on community empowerment with the creation of a new council. The Impact Council, according to The Athlete’s Foot, was created with uplifting neighborhoods in mind via initiatives, enrichment and outreach programs. It will cultivate and sponsor programs such as recreational sports leagues, playgrounds, college...
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August 26, 2022
Wahoo opens new science center featuring Master Spas swim spa
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — AUGUST 26, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With a dedication for innovation and helping athletes reach their goals, Master Spas is pleased to announce that a swim spa is a part of Wahoo’s cutting-edge Sports Science Center. The Sports Science Center recently celebrated its grand opening in Boulder, Colorado....
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August 25, 2022
Peloton Q4 net loss widens to $1.2B as revenue plummets 28%
Peloton’s Q4 2022 earnings report on Thursday showed revenue dropped 28% year over year from $936.9 million to $678.7 million. Revenue from its connected fitness products fell 55% to $295.6 million, while subscription revenue grew 36% to $383.1 million. Net loss widened 297% to $1.2 billion. Retail Dive
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August 25, 2022
iFIT Appoints Andy Donkin Chief Customer Officer
(Logan, UT - August 25, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - iFIT, a leader in connected fitness hardware, software and subscription content, announced today that Andy Donkin, former Chief Marketing Officer of Alexa Auto at Amazon, has joined iFIT as its Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Donkin brings to iFIT nearly 20+ years...
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August 24, 2022
Is the Great Bicycle Shortage Coming to an End, or Just Getting Started?
Depending on where you live and the types of shops around you, finding the perfect bike can still be a difficult task, even if conditions are improving. The bicycle market, in particular, was acutely impacted by shortages early in the pandemic. With people slowly getting ack to normal life, the...
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August 24, 2022
Peloton expanding distribution to Amazon
Peloton will expand the distribution of its bike, Guide, and selected accessories and apparel to Amazon's U.S. stores. Bike delivery will be available to most in the U.S. Products and accessories previously were sold exclusively through the brand's e-commerce sites, inside sales channels, and global showroom. Customers can search for...
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August 24, 2022
Peak Ski Company Welcomes Chris Davenport to Leadership Team
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 24, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Peak Ski Company announced today that Chris Davenport has joined the company’s executive leadership team as senior director of skiing and product innovation. Earlier this year, Peak Ski Company cofounders, Bode Miller and Andy Wirth launched the company and its 2022/23 lineup of high-performance Peak...
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August 23, 2022
Registration opens for 21st Little Rock Marathon Expo
LITTLE ROCK, ARK (Aug. 23, 2022) - Registration is now open for the Little Rock Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. The Expo serves as race headquarters for all athletes, volunteers and spectators, and is a key component of the weekend’s activities, Expo Director Brandy Dixon said. The 21st annual Little...
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August 23, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods boosts 2022 outlook after second-quarter earnings top estimates
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations and boosted its financial outlook for the year. The sporting goods retailer said it now expects comparable store sales for 2022 to decline between 6% to 2%. It had previously forecast the figure to be down...
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August 23, 2022
Usain Bolt Files Trademark for Victory Pose
Usain Bolt has just filed a trademark for his signature victory pose. The pose in question was first made known to the masses during his record-breaking run at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Yahoo Life
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August 22, 2022
Adidas Initiates CEO Transition
Adidas AG’s Supervisory Board announced that it has initiated a CEO transition. Kasper Rorsted, CEO of Adidas, and the Supervisory Board have mutually agreed upon that Rorsted will hand over the CEO position during the course of 2023. The search for a successor has started. SGB Media
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August 22, 2022
University of Arizona becomes 12th NCAA Division I School to add Varsity Women’s Triathlon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon, along with University of Arizona Athletics Director Dave Heeke, today announced the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, will become the 12th NCAA Division I program to offer women’s triathlon at the varsity level. A member of the Pac-12 Conference, the University of Arizona...
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August 22, 2022
Perform Emerges from Stealth with $1.2 Million in Funding and Partnership with Running Legend Meb Keflezighi to Democratize Coaching
SAN FRANCISCO, California /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Perform, a startup that helps runners reach their goals with a personal running coach and smart training app, today announced that it has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding led by defy.vc, with participation from Techstars, the Chief Product Officer of Calm, the former...
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August 19, 2022
Yvonne Spencer Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today announced that Yvonne Spencer (Arlington, Va.), a 28-year United States Air Force officer and leader of USA Triathlon Club Fast Chix, has been appointed as a General Director of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Her term goes until Dec. 31, 2025. Throughout her...
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August 18, 2022
Nike And Adidas Settle Flyknit Infringement Lawsuit
Nike filed paperwork with the U.S. District Court in Portland, OR, to settle its patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas over the alleged use of Nike’s knitted footwear technology. Nike charged Adidas had stolen its “game-changing” Flyknit technology to craft one-piece knitted uppers for sneakers that use fewer materials and generate...
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August 18, 2022
TransRockies Gravel Royale Kicks Off in Panorama Monday
Panorama, B.C. (August 16, 2022) — TransRockies Race Series is looking forward to the inaugural TransRockies Gravel Royale gravel stage race beginning Monday, August 22, at Panorama Mountain Resort. Initially set for August 2021, COVID-19 restrictions canceled all events in British Columbia’s Interior. The TransRockies Gravel Royale course kicks off...
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August 18, 2022
PushPress Secures $11 Million in Series A Funding Led by Altos Ventures
PushPress, Inc., a trailblazing fitness studio management software company, announced it has successfully raised $11 million in Series A funding led by Altos Ventures, with participation from Mucker Capital. Founded in 2013, PushPress is on a mission to make gym management the easiest part of running a fitness business through...
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August 17, 2022
Electrolit Welcomes Christian Patiño Webb as New Chief Executive Officer
CERRITOS, Calif. (August 17, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients - is pleased to welcome Christian Patiño Webb as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. This change goes into effect as of August 2022, following an incredible year for distribution within the...
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August 16, 2022
SKion takes 20% stake in battery manufacturer BMZ
Investment company SKion GmbH has announced that it has taken a 20% stake in battery manufacturer and supplier to the bike industry BMZ. For SKion the investment is aligned to the investment targets related to renewable energy, plus circular economy. BMZ puts cells through a second life upon reclamation and has...
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August 16, 2022
Josiah Middaugh Joins GO Sleeves as Head of Performance Science
San Jose, CA (Aug 16, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GO Sleeves, the company that introduced the world’s first and only kinesiology sleeve — a compression sleeve with built-in kinesiology strips, announced today that GO Sleeves athlete Josiah Middaugh will add his knowledge and experience to the improvement of GO Sleeves products and...
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August 16, 2022
The NCL Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Professional Cycling League with Venture and Celebrity Investors and a 2023 Race Series
MIAMI, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, the NCL (National Cycling League, Inc.) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind professional cycling league. With 60 million riders in the United States and over 2 billion worldwide, American professional cycling is positioned to become one of the most popular sports in the world...
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August 15, 2022
XTERRA European Championship Rewind from Prachatice
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Arthur Serrieres from France and Sandra Mairhofer from Italy captured the XTERRA European Championship in conjunction with the 18th annual XTERRA Czech off-road triathlon with winning times of 2:30:16 and 2:57:39, respectively, on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Prachatice, then put their speed and skill on full...