EVENT NEWS
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February 18, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics Appoint Seiko Hashimoto As Chief
The Tokyo Olympics are making a major statement in Japan - they’ve put a woman in charge, right after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned last week following scrutiny over sexist remarks. Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic bronze medalist in speedskating, was appointed as the new president of the Tokyo Olympic...
February 18, 2021
Dedicated team Challenge Wanaka: ‘Everybody sat around the television and was like yay’
While months of hard work have gone into making CHALLENGE WANAKA possible, the past few days have been tense. A small COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland, about 1500 kilometers away, forced the New-Zealand government to lock down part of the country. CHALLENGE WANAKA's team remained positive, worked very hard and the relief was huge...
February 18, 2021
A Virtual Race Day with Japanese pro riders in Kiso, Japan – Mount “Ontake” to host virtual road and hill-climb races
Kiso, Nagano, Japan / February, 2021 - This virtual cycling race event to be held on February 21st, Sunday, at the peak of the Japanese winter, is set in the sacred mountain, Mt. Ontake, in the prefectures of Nagano and Gifu, at an altitude of 3,067m, next to Mt. Fuji.These Kiso...
February 18, 2021
Hyperice Announced as Official Recovery Partner of Colnago Gran Fondo National Series
(Gettysburg, PA – February 18, 2021) The Colnago Gran Fondo National Series today announced a strategic partnership with Hyperice, the leader in recovery and performance technology and innovators of percussion, vibration, and thermal technology. Through education and access to Hyperice products, the partnership will enhance athlete performance and experience at...
February 18, 2021
2021 Crown City Classic Launches 12k Race Registration
CORONADO, CA – February 18, 2021 – Registration for San Diego’s most celebrated 4th of July running tradition - the 48th annual Crown City Classic - opened this week. The patriotic road race returns to the scenic streets of Coronado, California on Saturday, July 3rd featuring a stars and stripes...
February 17, 2021
Leon’s Triathlon to Host Inaugural USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships on June 6
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it will host its first-ever USA Triathlon Military and First Responders National Championships this June to honor the service and sacrifice of military as well as police, fire and EMS personnel in the multisport community. The inaugural event will be held Sunday, June...
February 17, 2021
‘I FEEL SLOVENIA’ Virtual Tour of Slovenia is Coming with Primož Roglič on the start line!
Ljubljana, Slovenia / February 17, 2021 - Cycling has been a sport for some time now, where you can be active during all 12 months of the year. One of the main reasons behind cycling being an all-season and year-round sport is its fast growing industry of cycling trainers, which allows...
February 17, 2021
USA Cycling’s Olympic Development Academy to Begin in May 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In keeping with our commitment to champion the participation and performance of the next generation of athletes, USA Cycling has finalized the timeline for the first year of the Olympic Development Academy. This timeline was restructured following our announcement that the ODA would be run as...
February 17, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Looks to 2021 as a Year to Get Stronger Through Sport
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 17, 2021) – Challenged Athletes Foundation CAF) has announced today their rollout plans for 2021 including a Spring grant distribution to individuals with physical challenges, in-person and virtual October fundraising events and the launch of a new weekly video interview series called “Heroes of Sport.”...
February 17, 2021
Diva Dash relaunches with a Women’s Fitness Adventure that motivates and reconnects women all over the country with hybrid-style event.
Boulder, CO (February 17, 2021) – Well-known for its creative and colorful obstacles, the Shape Diva Dash offered a fun challenge to women of all fitness levels. The pandemic put a halt on these types of events, which connected communities, friends, and motivated women. “We heard from many women who...
