EVENT NEWS
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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 11, 2021
Tokyo 2020 expected to use hotel as isolation facility during Olympics and Paralympics.
The hotel will be used to isolate any athletes suspected of having contracted COVID-19 at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Those isolated would remain quarantined for 10 days. Inside The Games
April 9, 2021
Boston Marathon runners may have to produce negative virus tests
Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated. Boston.com
April 8, 2021
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN
April 6, 2021
U.S. Considering Boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
United States-China tension is spilling into sports: The U.S. is considering a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The potential boycott of the Winter Games could be in concert with other countries, though it is not immediately clear which ones. Front Office Sports
April 5, 2021
Michael Schär kicked out of Tour of Flanders for littering
Michael Schär (AG2R Citroën Team) was disqualified from the Tour of Flanders after throwing a bidon towards a group of fans. The rider was off the back of the peloton with a second mechanical when the incident took place. Cycling News
April 5, 2021
London Marathon organisers to host COVID-19 test event for UK Government
London Marathon Events (LME) is set to host the Reunion 10K as the UK Government aims to gather scientific data on holding mass participation events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event on April 24 and 25 will be one of the pilots in the Events Research Programme, and is planned...
April 2, 2021
What Makes a Pro Runner Valuable to a Brand?
Race performance still matters more than social media. For now. Outside
April 1, 2021
“No One Should Ever Be Penalized for Getting Pregnant”
How a new maternity leave policy is changing the landscape for female pros. Triathlete
April 1, 2021
Cyclist killed while trying to beat rising South Miami Avenue drawbridge
The experienced cyclist tried to make it across the bridge that connects downtown Miami to Brickell. Police said he was possibly trying to beat the bridge as it was rising up and got stuck, but despite his efforts to hang on, he would not survive. WSVN