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April 13, 2021
2021 Rookie Triathlon and Jack’s Generic Triathlon Canceled
AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2021 -- High Five Events has canceled Rookie Triathlon and Jack’s Generic Triathlon for 2021. The decision was made due to heightened COVID-19 requirements and a low number of registrations. Rookie Tri was scheduled for May 2nd and Jack’s Generic Tri was scheduled for August 29th....
April 13, 2021
Desiree Linden Sets 50K World Record
Two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Desiree Linden tackled her first ultramarathon on Tuesday on a certified 50K course near Eugene, Oregon, and she finished the distance faster than any other woman in the world ever has, becoming the first to break three hours. Women's Running
April 13, 2021
Poll finds 72 per cent of Japanese public want Tokyo 2020 cancelled or postponed
The Olympics are scheduled to start in just over 100 days but COVID-19 continues to cause disruption across the world and cases remain on the rise in Japan. A new survey has suggested Tokyo 2020 organizers are still struggling to win public support with more than 70 per cent of...
April 13, 2021
Miami Dolphins host Record Breaking Dolphins Challenge Cancer 100 Mile Ride Raising $5.5M for Cancer Research at Sylvester
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins hosted its eleventh annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC XI) on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Led by its iconic 100-mile ride throughout the most scenic parts of South Florida, the DCCis the largest fundraising event by any sports franchise raising funds for life-saving cancer...
April 13, 2021
Sportstats Extends Timing Agreement with The IRONMAN Group for Three Years Across All North America IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 and Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series Events
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, USA / NEPEAN, Ontario, Canada (April 13, 2021) – Throughout a 24-year partnership, a genuinely great union has flourished between The IRONMAN Group and Sportstats. It was announced today that the partnership has been renewed for an additional three years across all IRONMAN®, IRONMAN 70.3 and...
April 13, 2021
Marathon-Photos goes LIVE!
New technology developed by Marathon-Photos.com saw images uploaded and identified within seconds of being taken at Christchurch Marathon last weekend. It meant friends and family could chart their runner’s progress live through the event and right to the finish. It isn’t the first time the company has led in the...
April 13, 2021
Space Technology Boost to Outlaw Triathlon Series
The Outlaw Triathlon Series has partnered with AWOL to access their state-of-the-art facial recognition photography, in conjunction with the UK & European Space Agencies. Free race photography is a popular feature at Outlaw events and the new partnership with AWOL will benefit every competitor taking part across the five events this year. Using facial...
April 12, 2021
Challenge Cancun: green light for the pearl of the Mexican Caribbean
CHALLENGECANCUN, in conjunction with the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council and the Municipality of Benito Juárez, announces the progress of the event’s second edition, slated to take place May 2, 2021. CHALLENGECANCUN, touted as the best medium-distance event in the Mexican Caribbean, has the privilege of announcing that after a...
April 12, 2021
Osborne, Kingsford win 18th XTERRA Rotorua Festival Off-Road Tri Titles
Rotorua, New Zealand - Sam Osborne and Samantha Kingsford captured the 18th XTERRA Rotorua Festival off-road triathlon elite titles on Saturday, April 10, 2021, with winning times of 1:59:01 and 2:21:53, respectively, on a wet day at Lake Tikitapu in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island....
April 12, 2021
Patagonia Run sets standards for a safe return to racing in Argentina, as part of the Spartan Trail World Championship.
SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES, ARGENTINA (April 12, 2021)– A huge weekend for Argentina’s trail running scene was lived in the stunning mountain village of San Martín de los Andes, in Argentina’s Northern Patagonia. Following guidelines and protocols from the local and national authorities, Patagonia Run was held with over...