EVENT NEWS
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September 16, 2025
Why are some pro cyclists using nicotine?
Professional cyclists are among the fittest, most health-conscious athletes in the world. Tobacco and nicotine, two of the most addictive legal substances, are more commonly associated with cancer warnings and long-term health risks than elite performance. So you’d be forgiven for thinking the pro peloton would be the last place...
September 15, 2025
Zwift cancels elite racing for good
In a September 12 email seen by Escape Collective, Zwift director of racing Sean Parry informed racers that there are no plans for elite racing in the foreseeable future. escape
September 14, 2025
Final stage of Spain’s Vuelta cycling race suspended following pro-Palestinian protests
The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was suspended on Sunday after several large pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the premier cycling event in the Spanish capital Madrid, according to organizers. CNN
September 13, 2025
Top sponsor could be kept out of LA28
Alibaba's partnership with the International Olympic Committee has once again come into question, this time with the US Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which sent a letter of concern to the nation's Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the tech giant's role in the Games. ITG
September 9, 2025
IRONMAN CEO wants to turn the race organiser into a lifestyle brand
Since its first 15-person event in Waikiki, in Honolulu, in 1978, Ironman has grown into a globally recognised brand. In 2024, 200,000-plus brave souls registered to compete in an Ironman race – either the full Ironman or half Ironman – with double-digit growth recorded in several participant groups. The United...
September 5, 2025
Ironman Group’s Strategic Transition to a Lifestyle Brand and Its Impact on Long-Term Valuation
The IRONMAN Group’s strategic pivot from a race-centric business model to a lifestyle brand represents a bold reimagining of its value proposition in the endurance sports and fitness industries. AInvest
September 4, 2025
The $800 Million Enhanced Games Lawsuit Could Have Legs
On August 27, the Enhanced Games filed a lawsuit against several major global sports bodies, claiming they were illegally blocking athletes from participating from the event—slated for 2026—that plans to allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs. FRONT OFFICE SPORTS
September 4, 2025
A Single Switchback: Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty in Grand Teton FKT Switchback-Cutting Trial
Just over a year ago, on September 2, 2024, Michelino Sunseri, now a 33-year-old professional trail runner, tagged the summit of Wyoming’s Grand Teton and returned to the trailhead in 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 8 seconds, faster than the long-standing fastest known time (FKT) held by Andy Anderson since 2012. I.RUN.FAR
September 3, 2025
The World’s Most Luxurious Surfing Event Is Just About to Kick Off
Among surf locations there’s one that stands out among the rest, especially when it comes to pure luxury: the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. The event runs from September 4-11 at Sultans, one of the Maldives’ premier breaks. The contest organizers brand it as the “world’s most luxurious surfing...
September 2, 2025
77-year-old runner wins Sydney Marathon division by insane margin
Sunday’s Sydney Marathon marked seven-for-seven for American masters superstar Jeannie Rice. The 77-year-old crossed the finish line in an impressive 3:37:48 during the event’s first year as an Abbott World Marathon Major, completing all seven marathon majors and winning her W75-79 category by a astonishing one hour and 21 minutes. Remarkably, she also outpaced...
