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June 22, 2024
It Was Rainin’ Records as History Books Get a Rewrite at Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
(DULUTH, MINN.) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon record books will need an update after Saturday morning, thanks to the fast feet of Tebello Ramakongoana and Annie Frisbie conquering the cool and rainy streets of downtown Duluth. Ramakongoana, a native of Lesotho, broke the longest-standing event record still...
June 22, 2024
Vittoria Unveils An Exciting Addition to the Terreno Gravel Range: The Terreno T50 Mixed Gravel Endurance
Bentonville, AR – 06/22/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Vittoria unveils a new ground-breaking tire designed specifically for the adventurous gravel riding community: the Terreno T50 Mixed Gravel Endurance. As gravel riding continues to surge in popularity, Vittoria remains committed to pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability. The Terreno T50 Mixed Gravel...
June 22, 2024
Vittoria Introduces Air-Liner Light Gravel Insert for Enhanced Gravel Cycling Performance
Bentonville, AR– 06/22/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Vittoria, the leading manufacturer of bicycle tires and accessories, proudly announces the launch of the Air-Liner Light Gravel insert. Designed specifically for gravel tubeless tires, with tire widths ranging from 42-50mm, this innovative insert revolutionizes the wheel-tire system for gravel applications. Combining the success of...
June 21, 2024
Levels of contamination in the Seine remain unsafe for Paris Olympians, report says
Levels of contamination in Paris’ River Seine remain unsafe for Olympians to compete with just over a month remaining before the games, according to a monitoring report from the city of Paris. The report found elevated levels of E. coli bacteria — an indicator of fecal matter — in routine...
June 21, 2024
Kaitlin Armstrong ordered to pay $15 million to family of Moriah Wilson
A judge has ordered Kaitlin Armstrong to pay $15 million to the family of Moriah Wilson as part of a civil lawsuit. Wilson’s parents filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit against Armstrong in May, six months after Armstrong was found guilty of murdering Wilson and sentenced to 90 years in prison. Judge Daniella DeSata...
June 21, 2024
Nike and Hyperice Team Up on Wearable Technology Focused on Athlete Recovery
Nike and health technology company Hyperice have teamed up on two pieces of wearable technology focused on both athlete warm-up and recovery. The tech Nike and Hyperice have created includes boots and a vest. “Recovery is an important part of any athlete’s journey, but we’re hearing from athletes that this concept of ‘pre-covery’...
June 21, 2024
Ross Edgley achieves World’s Longest Swim record
The endurance athlete and adventurer Ross Edgley has announced he has completed a record-breaking continuous swim (pending ratification), after gruelling conditions meant two previous attempts had to be halted. Via his Instagram account, Ross shared the news that he has swum 510 km (317 miles) continuously with no stopping. sleeping...
June 21, 2024
EF fires Andrea Piccolo after rider reportedly caught with HGH
Piccolo has not yet been publicly charged with an anti-doping offense and the UCI has yet to comment, as the incident became public late Friday evening in Europe. An e-mail request for comment to Piccolo’s agent was not immediately returned. When reached via text message, EF general manager Jonathan Vaughters...
June 21, 2024
Nike Execs Accused of Misleading Investors About DTC Progress in New Suit
A new lawsuit is accusing Nike of misleading investors about its purported success in its direct-to-consumer strategy. A class action suit filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP on Thursday claims that Nike chief executive officer John Donahoe and Nike chief financial officer Matthew Friend failed to reveal to shareholders that the company’s...
June 21, 2024
Austin International Half Replaces 3M Half Marathon
Austin, Texas – June 21, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events is thrilled to announce the rebranding of the renowned 3M Half Marathon to the Austin International Half. The race, set to take place on January 19, 2025, will continue to offer the same scenic route through Austin, Texas, while embracing...
