EVENT NEWS
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May 23, 2024
Nearly 400 Fail To Finish Iron Man Morro Bay After Water Currents
The Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay on California’s picturesque Central Coast had 1437 competitors this year and 378 of them didn’t finish the race, mostly due to treacherous water currents during the 1.2-mile ocean swim that caused mayhem and led to many Ironmen needing to be rescued by boat. BroBible
May 23, 2024
Cyclists rarely choose the shortest route but the one that feels shortest’ says new study – GCN
Cyclists prioritise safety and convenience, even if it means riding further, according to new research that hopes to improve analysis of cycling route planning and influence policymaking. A new paper by Miroslawa Lukawska of the Technical University of Denmark showcases a review of 33 prior studies from a variety of countries...
May 23, 2024
Slow running is on the rise… but what’s the appeal?
In modern life it can often feel like everything is a race. Racing to get a promotion in work, meet a partner, buy a house. And yet amid the rat race that is modern life a quiet revolution is taking place: slow running. When people think about running they might...
May 22, 2024
Former cycling film actor accused of motor doping at French stage race dramatically flees and knocks down race director with his van
You may have heard the terms 'mechanical doping' or 'motor doping' in the context of cycling, where a cheating rider tricks out their bike with some form of assistance to reduce their effort needed to pedal, thus gaining an illegal advantage... but how about (alleged) motor doping committed by a former elite cyclist...
May 15, 2024
Olympic triathlete Taylor Knibb wins US cycling time trial to earn spot in Paris in a second sport
Olympic triathlete Taylor Knibb stunned even herself by winning the women’s time trial at the U.S. road cycling championships. Now, she will have the opportunity to compete in two different sports at this year’s Paris Games. That means that Knibb will contest the time trial and road race in Paris...
May 15, 2024
What Was Triathlon Like 40 Years Ago?
At its core, triathlon has remained unchanged through the years – it’s still a swim, bike, and run. But not everything has stayed the same – there have been massive changes to fueling, training, gear, and technology since tri’s earliest iterations in the 1980s. It’s easy to romanticize the “good...
May 14, 2024
French Olympic marathon hopeful facing possible suspension for doping violation
Parisian marathoner Mehdi Frère, 27, might lose his chance to represent his country on his home soil in this summer’s highly anticipated Olympic Games following reports that he missed three scheduled doping tests. Frère’s potential disqualification and the risk of a two-year suspension came as a major blow for the Frenchman...
May 10, 2024
She’s the First Woman to Finish the Barkley Marathons—Ever. Here’s How She Did It.
The Barkley Marathons is not a race in the traditional sense. It’s a war of attrition where participants, at times, work together more than they want to beat each other to the finish line. Completing five 20-ish mile laps under the 60-hour time limit is the goal—the order of the finishers is...
May 9, 2024
Safety takes backseat as marathons become cash cows in Korea
Marathons have been gaining popularity in Korea, with 354 races held last year. Their appeal stems from the accessibility of running as a sport, which requires little equipment. However, some organizers are exploiting this popularity for profit, often compromising safety in the process. The lack of strict regulations allows such...
May 7, 2024
Eliud Kipchoge’s family threatened after death of Kelvin Kiptum
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says he feared for the lives of his family during a campaign of online abuse that wrongly linked him to the death of fellow Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, the world record holder who looked set to challenge Kipchoge's dominance over 26.2 miles, died aged...