EVENT NEWS
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June 14, 2021
AWOL proves that Live Photos are here to stay
Last weekend’s iconic AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds was a model of COVID-compliant elite and mass participation racing and entertainment held in stunning weather in Roundhay Park, Leeds, paving the way for the post-COVID return to mass participation. A team from British event technology company AWOL were deployed, providing...
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June 12, 2021
China punishes 27 officials over cross-country marathon event during which 21 people died
A sudden cold snap during the ultramarathon caused 21 people to die of hypothermia, but investigators say the tragedy was brought about by a combination of extreme weather, unprofessional organization and operation. Punishments imposed on officials include major demerit ratings and disciplinary warnings. Abc.net
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June 12, 2021
Chinese official found dead and five arrested during probe into marathon deaths
He was identified as Jingtai County Communist Party Secretary Li Zuobi. Last Friday, the Gansu provincial government handed down punishments to 27 officials, posthumously exempting Li but sacking his deputy, Zhang Wenling. Two other lower-ranking officials were detained, while the others were given administrative punishments, demotions, warnings and demerits. News4
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June 11, 2021
The DONNA Foundation Announces Return to In-Person Events for 2022 Fearless Series
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation today announced that it will return to in-person events for its 2022 Fearless Series, including the 15th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend, scheduled for February 11-13, 2022. The announcement coincides with National Cancer Survivor Month, an annual observance that aligns with the Foundation’s focus on...
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June 11, 2021
IRONMAN Virtual Club Continues in June with New Virtual Racing Schedule and A Series of New Month-Long Challenges
TAMPA, Fla. (June 11, 2021) – With half the year already through the finish line, the IRONMAN® Virtual Club™(VC™) rolls into June with an exciting new set of virtual offerings. So far, the IRONMAN VR All-Terrain Series has celebrated the Flat and Fast races, spotlighted the best Coastal courses, and...
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June 11, 2021
Ready To Rock? Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Is Rocking Out This June
TAMPA, Fla. (June 11, 2021) –The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is ready to rock this June with the Rock Out theme, offering marathon challenges all month long. From half marathon to standalone five-mile races, participants will have the chance to work up to the marathon distance...
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June 11, 2021
Supernus Partners with Davis Phinney Foundation Virtual Event to Support Parkinson’s Wellness and Education
Boulder, CO— As an organization dedicated to wellness and education to help people and families affected by Parkinson’s, the Davis Phinney Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, as a new sponsor for the Every Victory Counts Challenge–a virtual event full of activity and fun for all...
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June 11, 2021
DeSatnick Real Estate to partner with DelMoSports as Title Sponsor of Iconic Escape the Cape Triathlon
Cape May, NJ – DelMoSports is pleased to announce that DeSatnick Real Estate will be the first ever Title Sponsor of the Escape the Cape Triathlon and Open Water Classic (ETC). Scheduled for August 29th this year, and returning to its normal June date in 2022, the ETC has become...
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June 10, 2021
Olympics: 8,500 athletes qualified, 80% to be vaccinated by games: IOC
The IOC said 75 percent of prospective Olympic and Paralympic Village residents have either already been vaccinated or are scheduled to be vaccinated, with the figure set to rise to over 80 percent when the games start. The village officially opens on July 14. Kyodo News
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June 10, 2021
USA Cycling Tokyo 2020 Olympic Team Announced
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the Road, Mountain Bike, BMX Racing, BMX Freestyle, and Track Cycling teams that will compete for the U.S. Olympic Cycling Team. The 2020 Olympic Games will run July 23-August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. The USA Cycling Selection Committee and coaching staff...
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June 10, 2021
Pikes Peak APEX and The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Allocate $20,000 for Trails through PPORA Stewardship Fund
Colorado Springs, CO, June 10, 2021 – Sports Strategies announces Pikes Peak APEX and The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Allocate $20,000 for Trails through PPORA Stewardship Fund. The PPORA Board of Directors approved an allocation of $20,000, which includes funds reserved from 2020, as well as revenue forecasted to...
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June 10, 2021
Tough Mudder Partners with KOOSH for a Unique and Muddy Kids Experience
BOSTON, Mass. (June 10, 2021) - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand announces that the Original KOOSH, the iconic Hasbro brand licensed to Playmonster will become the presenting sponsor of Tough Mudder Kids. Tough Mudder Kids presented by KOOSH will kick-off on July 10th and run through the...
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June 10, 2021
VCU Health Richmond Marathon to return to traditional in-person format in downtown Richmond on Nov. 13
Richmond, VA – The VCU Health Richmond Marathon will take place in its traditional one-day, in-person format in downtown Richmond on November 13, Sports Backers, the event organizers, announced today. The event also features the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and Allianz Partners 8k. Registration is currently open for all three...
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June 9, 2021
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces the “Voice Of Cycling” Phil Liggett as Head Anchor for The Collins Cup
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced that it has enlisted the talents of multi-award winning anchor Phil Liggett to head the live coverage of the PTO’s flagship event – The Collins Cup on 28th August at the extraordinary x-bionic® sphere in Šamorín, near Bratislava, Slovakia. The Collins Cup is...
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June 9, 2021
U.S. Goalball Teams Announced For Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (June 9, 2021) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes has revealed the 12 athletes selected to represent Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the sport of goalball. The announcement was made Wednesday at Turnstone Center, an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training...
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June 9, 2021
Discovery to Become Triathlon’s New Home in Europe
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Discovery have agreed a partnership that will see The Collins Cup screened exclusively across Europe through Eurosport, Discovery’s leading multi-sport brand. The Collins Cup is the PTO’s inaugural flagship event taking place on 28th August in Šamorín, near Bratislava, Slovakia and is a new...
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June 9, 2021
Team Master Spas athlete James Lawrence Completes Conquer 100 Challenge
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Master Spas, the world's largest swim spa manufacturer, congratulates “Iron Cowboy” James Lawrence on the completion of his Conquer 100 challenge. "We are very inspired by James Lawrence and his relentless pursuit to redefine the impossible," says Kevin Richards, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We are...
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June 8, 2021
2021 Urban World Championships Closes with BMX Flatland
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – The USA Cycling BMX Flatland team competed today in Montpellier, France at the 2021 UCI Urban World Championships. Terry Adams (Hammond, La.), Matt Wilhelm (Naperville, Ill.), and David (Bo) Wade (Redondo, Calif.) made the trek over to Europe to compete in the championship. The contest started with 20 men from all over...
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June 8, 2021
USA Cycling and FloSports Sign Multiyear Broadcast Rights Partnership to Bring Elite Cycling Competition to North American Audiences
AUSTIN, Texas (June, 2021) – USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, and FloSports, a leader in sports streaming and original content, have signed a three-year partnership to bring elite cycling competition to fans in North America starting in June 2021. Each year, the...
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June 8, 2021
Hashimoto insists Tokyo 2020 will go ahead as 10,000 volunteers quit over COVID-19
It has been reported that 10,000 of the 80,000 volunteers for the Games have quit, largely because of coronavirus fears. However, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto insists this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place as planned - unless the majority of teams are unable to travel to Japan...
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June 7, 2021
Hannah Roberts Wins Third World Championship in Montpellier
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – The USA Cycling BMX Freestyle team had their first contest in over a year this weekend in Montpellier, France at the 2021 UCI Urban World Championships. Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.) won the Elite Women’s category with a score of 91.90. This marks back-to-back World titles for Roberts and...
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June 7, 2021
Garmin UNBOUND Gravel Presented by Craft Sportswear and Produced by Life Time ushers in a New Era of Gravel Racing in Emporia
EMPORIA, Kans. — Over the past two days 2,800 cyclists ranging in age from 12 to 88 representing 48 states and 28 countries raced on the gravel of the Flint Hills surrounding Emporia, Kans. for the 2021 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear and produced by Life Time. With two...
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June 6, 2021
Alistair Brownlee disqualified for ‘ducking’ and faces Olympic omission
Alistair Brownlee’s hopes of winning a third successive Olympic title appear to be over after he was disqualified for “ducking” a rival during a World Triathlon Championship Series race in Leeds. The Guardian
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June 5, 2021
Forissier, Duvoisin win XTERRA Short Track Italy Lake Garda
Arthur Forissier (FRA) and Loanne Duvoisin (SUI) captured the XTERRA Short Track Italy Lake Garda elite races on Saturday, June 5, 2021 through the narrow streets of Toscolano-Maderno with winning times of 34:09 and 39:56, respectively. In the women’s race Alessia Orla established a strong lead after an impressive swim...
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June 4, 2021
Run Show USA Expands Series with New Show in Chicago, June 4-5, 2022
CHICAGO (June 4, 2021) – Award-winning running show organizer, Raccoon Events announced the second Run Show USA venue has been confirmed for June 4-5 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Chicago. This is following the successful launch of the Run Show USA in Boston. The...