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May 24, 2021
A shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon in China
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday. According to China National Radio, Zhu Keming was grazing his sheep near the high-altitude Huanghe Shilin Mountain in Gansu...
May 24, 2021
Final IRONMAN Triathlon Competitor, a COVID Nurse, Crosses Finish Line At 4 am
The final IRONMAN race athlete, Sue Richardson, a COVID-19 nurse from Virginia Beach, crossed the finish line at 4 a.m. on Monday morning as crews were breaking down the race setup and all of the race officials had gone home. News on 6
May 24, 2021
USA Goalball Teams Capture Gold and Silver at Trakai Tournament
TRAKAI, Lithuania (May 24, 2021) – With just 93 days until the Paralympic flame is lit in Tokyo, the USA Men’s and Women’s Goalball teams, whose training center is located at Turnstone Center in Fort Wayne, IN, are serving notice that they look to repeat their podium finishes from four...

May 24, 2021
Velocio launches 2021 Unity Jersey to support climate focused non profit partners
Velocio Apparel, a New England-based cycling brand specializing in performance apparel, announced today the launch of a benefit jersey to benefit climate focused non profit partners. Founded in 2017 with the goal to “Make a difference at least in some small way,” Velocio’s Unity project develops a new jersey annually...
May 24, 2021
European private equity firm acquires Stromer
Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss-based e-bike brand. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary approvals. Stromer was founded in 2009. It merged with BMC in 2011 and then with new investment it separated from BMC in 2016....
May 24, 2021
Past IRONMAN World Champions Patrick Lange (Deu) and Daniela Ryf (Che) Claim Victories at Inaugural Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (May 24, 2021) – While the weather was challenging, the energy was abundant, as Tulsa, Oklahoma welcomed athletes to the region for the inaugural edition of the Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship triathlon on Sunday, May 23. Athletes from around the world arose to the challenge, tackling...
May 24, 2021
Peloton To Break Ground For First U.S. Facility This Summer
The at-home fitness company announced plans to build its first U.S. factory for $400 million, adding to its third-party manufacturers in Asia and acquired U.S. businesses. Plans for the Ohio facility come after complaints of month-long shipping delays and a string of investments focused on meeting demand. Peloton reported its first...
May 24, 2021
Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K Continues Tradition with New Title Sponsor
Ann Arbor, MI – Epic Races is thrilled to announce their partnership with Kapnick Insurance Group for their annual 4th of July event, The Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K . The event will be held July 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. In order to promote social distancing, the start line will...
May 24, 2021
2021 CapTex Triathlon Ready to Showcase Downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2021 -- High Five Events, one of the largest privately owned event production companies in the United States, is ready to welcome triathletes to the 29th annual CapTex Triathlon presented by Life Time during Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 1500 triathletes from 26 states have registered for...
May 23, 2021
Why Aren’t Races Requiring Vaccination?
The Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon are making triumphant returns this fall. Neither is requiring vaccination for participants. NY Times