EVENT NEWS
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September 24, 2020
USA Cycling’s Official Statement Regarding Dygert’s Condition After Crash at World Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – During the Elite Women’s Time Trial event of the 2020 UCI Road World Championships in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, 2019 Elite Time Trial World Champion, Chloe Dygert (Brownsburg, Ind.; TWENTY20) suffered a crash during her race. She sustained a laceration to her left leg as...
September 24, 2020
San Luis Obispo Woman to Make Solo 135-Mile Run Through Death Valley
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – (September 24, 2020) – On October 20th through 23rd, ex-couch potato turned ultra endurance athlete Samantha Pruitt will attempt a solo 135-mile run through Death Valley, CA, where temperatures hit 100 plus degrees Fahrenheit. Starting at the lowest point in North America, the Badwater Basin,...
September 24, 2020
Another Kenyan marathon runner banned for evading drugs tests.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned a Kenyan athlete who ran from drugs testers and then jumped over a fence to get away - taking the number of athletes from the East African country currently serving suspensions to 66. Read more on Inside the Games.
September 24, 2020
XTERRA Olympic Canyon VR powered by Gatorade Endurance, Sept 24-28
HONOLULU, HI (Sept. 24, 2020) - The XTERRA Olympic Canyon VR Duathlon powered by Gatorade Endurance, to be held over five days from September 24-28, 2020, is the fourth of eight virtual races designed to engage the endurance community as they train to stay sane, healthy, and positive. Inspired by...
September 23, 2020
French lead chorus of doubt in wake of Tour de France
Following a stunning comeback from Tadej Pogačar to win the yellow jersey in Saturday’s time trial and the domination of Jumbo-Visma throughout much of the race, some within the French cycling establishment are publicly questioning the veracity of the results. Read more on VeloNews.
September 23, 2020
Tough Mudder and Marvel Team Up to Create an Unprecedented Digital Fitness Experience
Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness brand, has joined forces with Marvel in the creation of Tough Mudder Challenges: Marvel Edition: a 21-day digital fitness adventure engaging a connected community around pushing their boundaries physically and mentally, and ultimately “Find Their Power.” Kicking off in October as part of the...
September 23, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Road Trip Heads South to the Lone Star State for Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Dallas, Offering Participants a Texas Two-Step of Virtual Racing with 10K, 5K, and Remix Challenge Options
TAMPA, Fla. / DALLAS, Texas (September 23, 2020) – After last weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll VR Philadelphia saw nearly 12,000 participants enjoy the virtual streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Rock ‘n’ Road Trip tour bus heads south to the Lone Star State and the Big D – Dallas, Texas, home...
September 23, 2020
Third Annual USABA National Blind Sports Day Expands To Week of Virtual Activities in 2020
(Sept. 23, 2020) -- Join the United States Association of Blind Athletes for National Blind Sports Week (Sept. 28-Oct. 3), a six-day virtual experience focused on participation and awareness of sports and opportunities available to athletes who are blind and visually impaired. The week culminates with the 3rd annual National...
September 23, 2020
WATERMONSTER™ Announces Touch-Free and Socially-Distanced Water Provision Solution for Large Events
[KERRVILLE, TEXAS, September 2020] – WaterMonster™, presented by Event Hydration Solutions, LLC (EHS) today announced immediate availability of their comprehensive touch-free and social distance enabled hydration system for large events, including all types of race events. Expanding on our proven flagship WaterMonster tanks, our new line of accessories includes two...
September 23, 2020
Newberry College in South Carolina Adds Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Newberry College Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson, today announced that Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina, will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 14th at the NCAA Division II level, and the only school in South Carolina,...