EVENT NEWS
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June 29, 2021
He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons
James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him. NYT
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June 29, 2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes ‘above all’ on riders and tension in peloton
UCI president David Lappartient has denied that the design of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton and left a large number of riders injured. Cycling News
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June 29, 2021
Galen Rupp and Sara Hall Headline 43rd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field
CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp and America’s second fastest female marathon runner ever, Sara Hall, will be at the helm of this year’s elite field, a year that marks a global comeback for the road racing industry. Rupp stands...
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June 29, 2021
Changé – Laval Espace Mayenne, the first official Individual Time-Trial on the “Tour de France 2021” arrives at Laval and goes online
Laval, Mayenne, France / June, 2021 - No first week of the Tour had ever offered such a long individual time-trial since 2008, the year of the last Grand Départ in Brest! The geography of the Stage 5 varies the scenario and forces a possible reshuffle in the established positions...
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June 28, 2021
Arthur Serrieres and Eleonora Peroncini win XTERRA Switzerland
Arthur Serrieres (FRA) and Eleonora Peroncini (ITA) won the XTERRA Switzerland off-road triathlon elite races in the Vallee de Joux on Saturday, June 26, 2021, with winning times of 2:14:03 and 2:38:20, respectively. It’s the 10th career XTERRA World Tour victory for Serrieres, his third this season and second in...
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June 28, 2021
Montana’s Whitefish Marathon Sets Record Attendance in 2021
WHITEFISH, Mont. (June 28, 2021) – The return of the Whitefish Marathon brought sunshine and smiles as runners and walkers raced in the shadows of Glacier National Park on Saturday, May 22. After canceling the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants and event organizers alike were pleased...
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June 27, 2021
Women Only Triathlons Return to Charleston, SC
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Approximately 100 women crossed the finish line of the inaugural Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Hobcaw on May 23rd. Ranging in age from 11 to 78, the women swam 200 yards, biked 12 miles, and ran 2 miles in and around the picturesque Hobcaw neighborhood. “It...
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June 27, 2021
Tokyo 2020 eye tighter rules on arrivals after Ugandan COVID-19 positives
A nine-member group from Uganda arrived on June 18, with a team coach testing positive on arrival at Narita International Airport, despite reportedly being fully vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine and testing negative before he landed. The individual was later found to have tested positive for the Delta variant of COVID-19,...
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June 26, 2021
Tour de France organisers aim to sue spectator who caused mass stage 1 crash
The Tour de France spectator who caused a massive crash on stage 1 could be facing legal action from the race organisers. Race deputy director Pierre-Yves Thouault said they are suing this woman so that the tiny minority of people who do this don't spoil the show for everyone. Cycling...
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June 26, 2021
EventHub Continues as Expo Management Partner for 2022 Running USA Industry Conference
Running USA announced today that EventHub, the leading Endurance Sponsorship and Expo Platform, will continue in the role of Expo Management Partner for the 18th Running USA Industry Conference to be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs resort from Feb. 20-22, 2022. Registration is now open. Running USA has previously used...
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June 26, 2021
Emily Sisson, after missing marathon team, 483 days later wins Olympic Trials 10,000m
Emily Sisson won the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 10,000m on Saturday, 483 days after starting the marathon trials as favorite and dropping out by mile 22. NBC Sports
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June 26, 2021
Police looking for spectator who sparked chaotic Tour de France crash
French police are looking for a spectator who sent dozens of elite cyclists crashing in a massive pileup on the first day of the Tour de France during the weekend. On Saturday, German cyclist Tony Martin was sent tumbling at high speed when he rode straight into a cardboard sign being held...
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June 25, 2021
KINeSYS Sunscreen Sponsors The Achilles 650-mile Resilience Relay
June 2021 - Vancouver, Canada. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to be providing sunscreen to the 200+ athletes and crew for The Achilles Resilience Relay. Achilles International is a global organization operating in 25 countries including the US, which transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social...
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June 24, 2021
European titles claimed after powerful and fast Aquathlon Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
In the beautiful surroundings of Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee – even though there were occasional raindrops during the race – Italy’s Michele Bartolomedi and Bianca Seregni have just won the European Aquathlon titles. This was extra special for both athletes because, as U23 athletes, they also took the overall win and were thus...
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June 24, 2021
Registration Now Open for Power Within Virtual Tri to Tokyo Presented by MANSCAPED™
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the opening of registration for the Power Within Virtual Tri to Tokyo Presented by MANSCAPED™, a team-based virtual multisport event that runs from Monday, July 19, through Sunday, Sept. 12. Teams are challenged to swim, bike and run a total of 5,483...
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June 24, 2021
USA Triathlon Extends Partnership with Blerter Through 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has extended its partnership with Blerter, a global industry-leading event delivery platform for sports, to support race-day operations at all USA Triathlon-owned events through 2025. Blerter specializes in centralizing communications, operations and safety processes, bringing race directors and an entire event production...
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June 24, 2021
Lavaredo Ultra Trail hosts the third stop of the Spartan Trail World Championship in the heart of the Dolomites.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY (June 24, 2021)– In a busy weekend for the trail running world, the eyes of the community will be set at the gorgeous mountain village of Cortina D’Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites. Besides the culture, the mountains of Northeast Italy are the perfect scenery for...
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June 24, 2021
“ŠKODA Velorace Dresden” – The most beautiful cycling city tour in Germany goes virtually with ROUVY to the 1st Virtual Dresden Edition
Germany / 24 June 2021 – The circuit with its unique and charming flair in the heart of the state capital Dresden makes the Dresden Everyman Cycling Race one of the largest, most fascinating cycling events in the Saxon metropolis. The unique atmosphere along the 21 kilometers "Around the Dresden...
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June 24, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Four 2021 USA Cycling Para-Cycling Road National Championship Events in Idaho
BOISE, ID – (June 24, 2021) - Embracing its competitive spirit, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is proud to announce it is scheduled to host four national championship events, July 8-11 in and around Boise, Idaho. The USA Para-cycling Road Race, Time Trials, Criterium and Relay National Championships will attract world-class...
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June 24, 2021
Incredible finish: GFNY La Vaujany decided in sprint after 3800m of climbing
NEW YORK CITY – Tim Alleman (Belgium) took the win in an incredible three-man sprint at GFNY La Vaujany in the French Alps this past Sunday. 105km with 3800m of climbing that included a double ascent of L'Alpe d'Huez and a mountain top finish in Vaujany were not enough for Alleman...
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June 24, 2021
Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series returns to the Air Force Marathon’s upcoming September race
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Marathon Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series is back in stride, offering runners an additional way to challenge themselves and others. The challenge series is a three-race version to be completed within two days, yielding a possibility to earn four medals. Each challenge,...
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June 23, 2021
For fun: An Olympic Runner and Pro Cyclist Squared Off in a Fitness Challenge
A new video on The Running Channel amps up the rivalry between runners and cyclists as it sets out to determine once and for all who are the most formidable athletes. In the video, middle-distance runner Andy Baddeley, who represented Britain at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, challenge road racing...
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June 23, 2021
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee ready to host European Championships Aquathlon, Middle Distance and Aquabike:
Giulio Molinari, Ruedi Wild, Frederic Funk, Bart Aernouts, Thomas Steger, Ruben Zepunkte, Nicola Spirig, Anne Haug, Svenja Thoes, Lena Berlinger, Sara Perez Sala: these are just some of the pro athletes who could lay claim to the European Championship Middle Distance title this Sunday in the 2021 ETU Challenge Middle...
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June 23, 2021
BibRave to Drive Marketing for Launch of The Run Show USA
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, has partnered with The Run Show USA, a spin-off of the award-winning, UK-based The National Running Show, to launch their inaugural US events. Showcasing the latest cutting-edge footwear, nutrition, electronics, and other running gear, The Run Show USA...
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June 23, 2021
GFNY announces GFNY Grand Ballon
NEW YORK CITY, Jun 23, 2021 – GFNY Grand Ballon is the latest addition to the GFNY calendar. Scheduled for July 10, 2022, host town Thann is one of the most beautiful destinations in France. It lies at the start of the 170km Alsace wine Route and will be start...