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August 21, 2025
Former Tour de France ‘Most Combative’ Rider Sanctioned by Anti-Doping Tribunal
The now-retired Frenchman Franck Bonnamour has been banned from competition after unexplained abnormalities were found in his biological passport. Bonnamour, who retired last year, has been ruled ineligible by the UCI from February 2024 through to February 2028. Testing during the 2022 season revealed abnormalities reportedly dating back through 2016 in Bonnamour’s biological...
August 21, 2025
Former Tour de France Star Bonnamour Hit With Doping Violation
The now-retired Frenchman Franck Bonnamour has been banned from competition after unexplained abnormalities were found in his biological passport. Bonnamour, who retired last year, has been ruled ineligible by the UCI from February 2024 through to February 2028. Bonnamour was one of the surprise sensations of the 2021 Tour de...
August 21, 2025
Apple fitness exec accused of creating toxic workplace environment
Jay Blahnik is Apple's vice president of fitness technologies and responsible for leading a team of about 100 people. After a lengthy period consulting for Nike, he joined the company in 2013 to help with the launch of the Apple Watch and programs such as Apple Fitness+. Today, The New York Times reported on allegations...
August 21, 2025
Phelps slams ‘failing’ USA Swimming
USA still topped the medal table at last year's Olympic Games in Paris with a total of 28 metals (including 8 golds), leaving Australia out of the running with 19 (7 golds). A feat they would repeat at the recent World Championships in Singapore, bringing home 32, nine more than last...
August 20, 2025
Google announces new AI-powered personal health and fitness coach for Fitbit
At its Made by Google event on Wednesday, the company announced a new AI-powered personal health coach built with Gemini that’s coming to Fitbit. The tech giant says the new personal health coach is a fitness trainer, sleep coach, and wellness advisor all in one. Google plans to roll out a preview of the...
August 20, 2025
Too Good to Be True? BikeOn Unveils ‘CycleClick’ Clip-On Power Meter
BikeOn is shaking up the power meter world with the launch of CycleClick, a compact, clip-on device that claims pro-level power metrics with no tools, no crank swaps, no fuss. GEAR JUNKIE
August 19, 2025
SHA, Whoop Bring Wearable Tech to Wellness Tourism
SHA, the upscale health and longevity resort with locations in Spain and Mexico, and a UAE property set to open in 2027, is partnering with wearable leader Whoop to integrate real-time data into its high-performance health program. Athletech NEWS
August 19, 2025
Are Marathons and Extreme Running Linked to Colon Cancer? – The New York Times
The rate of advanced adenomas was much higher than that seen among adults in their late 40s in the general population, which ranges from 4.5 percent to 6 percent, according to recent studies The figure among extreme runners was even higher than the 12 percent rate among Alaska Natives, who are unusually prone to...
August 18, 2025
Why the Blood Oxygen Feature’s Return to Apple Watch Matters
Apple Watch users in the United States will once again be able to access blood oxygen monitoring. Through a software update that recently rolled out, Apple has reintroduced the redesigned Blood Oxygen app for Series 9, Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users who previously lost access due to an import...
August 18, 2025
New ruling will add steel tariff costs to imported e-bikes and trainers
The steel used in e-bikes, indoor trainers, exercycles and some hand tools is now subject to the Trump administration's Section 232 tariffs, which are up to 50%. An unpublished notice from a Department of Commerce bureau lists hundreds of HTUS import codes for steel derivative product categories that are now...