EVENT NEWS
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February 18, 2023
12 Finishers of the Original 1978 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon to be Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 12 finishers of the original Hawaii Ironman Triathlon held 45 years ago today, Feb. 18, off the coast of Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach today were announced as the 12th induction class of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. The 12 finishers of the original Hawaii Ironman...
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February 17, 2023
Climate change could force ‘decoupling’ of long-distance athletics events – World Athletics chief
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said long-distance events could be "decoupled" from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 many competitors struggled with extremely hot and humid conditions. News24
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February 17, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Weekend Kicks Off Today
AUSTIN, Texas, February 17, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is set to take place this weekend in Austin, Texas. Highlights of this world-class event include three race distances for participants of all speeds and abilities, the Health & Fitness Expo, and a 3-block-long...
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February 16, 2023
Three Perspectives on Ironman’s Controversial New Open Category and Transgender Policy
In a larger press release sent out on February 6, Ironman announced the creation of a new Open participatory division, with the hopes of “[providing] a welcoming and inclusive field for able-bodied athletes that cannot or do not wish to race in a competitive age or gender group.” The press...
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February 16, 2023
AbbottWMM Global Run Club launches The Road to the Majors
MEDIA ALERT February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The AbbottWMM Global Run Club today launched a virtual six-race half marathon series - The Road to the Majors – to give runners on their Six Star journey additional chances to enter draws for the Abbott World Marathon Majors they still need to accomplish. For each...
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February 16, 2023
USA Triathlon Releases 2023 Multisport Competition Rules
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today released the USA Triathlon 2023 Multisport Competition Rules, a comprehensive new ruleset that aligns USA Triathlon’s competition rules with the global standards set by World Triathlon. The 2023 Multisport Competition Rules will go into effect on March 15. "This has been several years...
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February 16, 2023
GFNY Mandalika: bikes meet Superbikes
NEW YORK CITY, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series announces GFNY Mandalika, scheduled for May 28, 2023. The competitive long distance stretches over 136km with 1675m of climbing. Start and finish will be hosted at the international race track at Mandalika Street Circuit. The one year...
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February 16, 2023
Ainsley’s Angels add to their rolling fleet with donations from FRESHJUNKIE Racing
BATON ROUGE, La. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On the eve of their 12th annual run at the 2023 Louisiana Marathon, the Ainsley’s Angels of America organization received a $12,000 donation from its charity partner, FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR). The funds are a combination of participant donations collected through various FJR events over the...
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February 16, 2023
ShowcasedBelgian Waffle Ride Teams up with INFINIT Nutrition as Official Hydration and Recovery Partner
Cincinnati, Ohio, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Monuments of Cycling, producer of The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), is excited to announce a new partnership with INFINIT Nutrition to support the riders of all the 2023 editions of the BWR, all of which are a part of the largest and premier gravel...
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February 16, 2023
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Provides Music to Runners’ Ears
AUSTIN, Texas, February 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k has finalized the lineup for its on-course entertainment for the multi-distance event happening this Sunday, February 19th in Austin, Texas. The twenty-six local bands and National Anthem solo guitarist join the race-day excitement and...
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February 16, 2023
Super League Triathlon Expands in the USA and Grows Mass Participation
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Super League Triathlon (SLT) has continued its rapid expansion plans by acquiring the iconic New York and Chicago Triathlons. The acquisition of two additional major city triathlons provides SLT with a stable of mass participation events in the USA, which also includes Malibu Triathlon. SLT acquired the New...
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February 16, 2023
ShowcasedKilimanjaro cycling event accomplishes good in Tanzania
For immediate release /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Red Knot Racing announces its sixth annual Grumeti Fund Kilimanjaro 2 Natron (K2N) mountain bike stage race for 27th May to 3rd June 2023 near Arusha, Tanzania. The all-inclusive eight day event highlights Africa’s tallest mountain and makes the rugged backcountry of northern Tanzania accessible to the...
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February 15, 2023
PTO Announces New PTO World Ranking System Developed By Professional Athletes
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) is pleased to announce a new, updated version of the PTO World Rankings System (PTO WRS) following the hard work of a committee of professional athletes to make the rankings more transparent, objective and reflective of professional triathletes’ race performances over a season....
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February 15, 2023
Cycling Time Trials (CTT) release UK 2023 time trial event portfolio
February 2023 - UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Cycling Time Trials (CTT) is the UK’s time trial national governing body and promotes a wide range of events across the UK, set over a variety of distances, locations and terrains. Events span across fast and flat “drag strips”, in which riders seek to achieve...
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February 15, 2023
NBC Sports, Peacock secure US media rights for the Tour de France on six-year extension
NBC Sports and Peacock will retain the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for the Tour de France on a six-year extension, officials confirmed Wednesday. As part of its previous agreement, NBC Sports and Peacock will present full live coverage of 110th Tour de France this summer July 1-23, 2023. The extension means NBC Sports...
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February 15, 2023
GFNY took over city roads of Kuala Lumpur
New York City, February 15, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Kuala Lumpur hosted the inaugural edition of GFNY Kuala Lumpur this past Sunday over 135.6 km with 1531m of climbing. Malaysia’s sports minister Hannah Yeon and Kuala Lumpur’s Mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah sent 1003 GFNY riders on the completely closed...
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February 15, 2023
The 2022 American Criterium Cup administrator returns for 2023.
ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - "I'm excited to return to the ACC. Last year was a great start, and I look forward to working with and advocating for our teams and athletes participating in the series again. Working with a great group of Race Directors who are committed to the sport, and...
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February 15, 2023
The Great Run Company partners with Endurance Zone to launch ‘Great Run Rewards powered by Endurance Zone’
London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Great Run Company (GRC), organisers of the nationwide AJ Bell Great Run Series, including the UKs biggest running event, the AJ Bell Great North Run, is proud to announce its partnership with Endurance Zone, the largest sports reward & engagement platform in the world....
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February 15, 2023
Johnson Fitness & Wellness and Matrix Return as Los Angeles Marathon Partners
LOS ANGELES, CA / Irvine, CA (February 15, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS today announced Johnson Fitness & Wellness and Matrix as official specialty fitness retail co-sponsors ahead of the 38th annual event on March 19, 2023. “We are excited to have both Matrix...
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February 15, 2023
Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships Set for Sunday, July 30, 2023
HONOLULU, HI (February 15, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Molokaʻi-2-Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships (M2O) will return to the shores of Moloka’i this summer to celebrate the 24th Anniversary edition of the race on July 30th. The event will crown new World Champions in the prone and Stand-Up paddleboard divisions, and the newly...
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February 14, 2023
23 National Champions Crowned At 2023 eSports National Championships
February 14, 2023 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The USA Cycling & Cycling Canada eSport National Championship presented by Wattbike took place this weekend. Contestants competed virtually through RGT Cycling. The races were packed full of exciting futuristic-feeling competition, with athletes from all over the United States competing virtually...
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February 14, 2023
IRONMAN Announces Toyohashi and Atsumi Peninsula in Japan as New Host of IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon
TOYOHASHI, JAPAN / TAMPA, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN Group announced today that Toyohashi and the Atsumi Peninsula will play host to the newest IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon is scheduled to make its debut on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Athletes will take...
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February 14, 2023
USA Triathlon Announces 2023 U.S. Elite Paratriathlon National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today announced the 11 members of the 2023 U.S. Elite Paratriathlon National Team, the group of elite paratriathletes who will represent the U.S. at the highest levels of elite paratriathlon competition during the 2023 season, a pivotal year before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games....
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February 14, 2023
ShowcasedThaw Out Like a Pro at the Specialized Cactus Cup
PHOENIX, Arizona (Feb. 14, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – It’s been a long winter for many mountain bikers. If you're suffering from cabin fever, want to test your early-season fitness, or just need a weekend of fun in the sun, mark your calendar for this year’s Specialized Cactus Cup. Arizona’s original mountain bike...
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February 14, 2023
Ourisman Automotive Group Announced as Presenting Sponsor for 2023 Gran Fondo Maryland and USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships
(Gettysburg, PA – February 14, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series is proud to announce Ourisman Automotive Group as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 Gran Fondo Maryland and the 2023 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. The event will be held on September 17, 2023...