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April 12, 2021
Osborne, Kingsford win 18th XTERRA Rotorua Festival Off-Road Tri Titles
Rotorua, New Zealand - Sam Osborne and Samantha Kingsford captured the 18th XTERRA Rotorua Festival off-road triathlon elite titles on Saturday, April 10, 2021, with winning times of 1:59:01 and 2:21:53, respectively, on a wet day at Lake Tikitapu in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island....
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April 12, 2021
Honey Stinger Launches Rapid Hydration Mix, First-Ever Hydration System Fueled by Honey
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (April 12, 2021) — Honey Stinger is excited to introduce Rapid Hydration Mix, an all-natural, three-part system to help athletes of all abilities perform at their peak. Developed by a team of nutritionists and tested by top competitors, six uniquely formulated powder mixes hydrate athletes across three phases of their...
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April 12, 2021
Sun Valley Ski Resort Closes Out Successful 2020-21 Winter Season
Sun Valley, ID (Apr 12, 2021)– Sun Valley Resort is pleased to report a successful and safe 2020-21 winter season. April 11, 2021 marked a celebratory closing day after a banner season that held plenty of unknown barriers. “We are so thankful to our employees, guests and the wider community...
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April 12, 2021
Patagonia Run sets standards for a safe return to racing in Argentina, as part of the Spartan Trail World Championship.
SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES, ARGENTINA (April 12, 2021)– A huge weekend for Argentina’s trail running scene was lived in the stunning mountain village of San Martín de los Andes, in Argentina’s Northern Patagonia. Following guidelines and protocols from the local and national authorities, Patagonia Run was held with over...
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April 12, 2021
Nike Will Soon Sell Refurbished Sneakers in Select Stores Throughout the U.S.
The athletic powerhouse revealed Nike Refurbished today, its latest initiative in sustainability. The brand described it as a “fully circular consumer offering” where it will refurbish by hand gently worn, like-new or slightly imperfect footwear, both performance and lifestyle, in men’s and women’s sizing. Footwear News
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April 12, 2021
Super League Triathlon Announces Global Partnership With OFX
Super League Triathlon has announced a wide ranging deal with OFX that will see them become a Global Partner for 2021 and beyond. OFX, who are world leaders in international money transfers, will work closely with Super League on marketing initiatives to grow the sport of triathlon, to help deliver a 2021...
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April 12, 2021
MYLAPS and GivenGain partner up to enhance charity fundraising
Haarlem/Villars-sur-Ollon - MYLAPS Sports Timing and GivenGain have announced an agreement to offer free charity fundraising to mass sports events in the EMEA, Asia & Pacific regions. The partnership helps sports events to increase their social impact by giving back to the community. MYLAPS is the inventor of automated sports...
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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
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April 11, 2021
Strong running Max Neumann wins Challenge Shepparton
After a particularly strong race – and especially an impressive run – Max Neumann just won CHALLENGESHEPPARTON. In the women’s race, it was top favorite Ellie Salthouse who led the race from start to finish, eventually winning and thus winning her fourth race in a row. Despite a clear blue sky,...
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April 10, 2021
Western States, GU Energy Labs Reach Sponsorship Agreement
AUBURN, California – The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) and GU Energy Labs are proud to announce that GU Energy Labs is now the exclusive performance nutrition sponsor for Western States. “We are so excited to have GU as our exclusive nutrition sponsor,” said Diana Fitzpatrick, president of the Western...
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April 10, 2021
Skol Sporting Management LLC announces acquisition of TriUtah
Skol Sporting Management is excited to announce the acquisition of TriUtah, Utah’s premier multi-sport event management company. “I’ve absolutely enjoyed being at the helm of TriUtah these last few years and meeting new friends while reconnecting with old ones. I’ll miss all the smiles, energy and high 5’s at each...
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April 10, 2021
2021 Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee Sold Out
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint and Olympic-Distance National Championships, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 in Milwaukee, are sold out. While both National Championship divisions are at capacity, a limited number of spots remain available for the sprint- and Olympic-distance Time...
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April 10, 2021
Race Roster Continues Support for Running Industry, Returns as Title Sponsor for 2022 and 2023 Running USA Conference
(April 10, 2021) - Race Roster, a trusted technology partner for thousands of endurance events, will continue its support of the Running USA Industry Conference, the leading education and networking event for running event professionals in North America. The 2022 Running USA Industry Conference will be held in-person in February...
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April 9, 2021
Arkansas cycling industry responds to trans legislation
BRAIN has reached out to several industry members based in Arkansas for their take on the recent state legislation regarding transgender people. Bicycle Retailer
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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
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April 9, 2021
February bike imports continue surge
The U.S. brought in 1.38 million bikes in the month, worth $119 million. That's 74% more bikes than in February 2020 and 26% more in value, according to import statistics released by the Department of Commerce this week. Bicycle Retailer
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April 9, 2021
Athletic Brewing Expands Partnership with Spartan into Canada and the UK
BOSTON, Mass. – Leading nonalcoholic craft brewer, Athletic Brewing, has renewed its partnership with Spartan®, maintaining its designation as the “Official Nonalcoholic Beverage” of the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand. The multi-year renewal agreement also sees the partnership expand beyond the US, into Spartan race markets in Canada...
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April 9, 2021
RunSignup Launches RaceDay Photos V2.0 Advancement
April 9, 2021 – Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup announces RaceDay Photos V2.0 now with an artificial intelligence optimized bib tag recognition system. As part of RaceDay Photos V2.0 release, RunSignup has integrated with Tagily, a powerful bib tag recognition system crafted specifically around the unique needs of outdoor...
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April 8, 2021
Louis Garneau hopes to go public in 2 years, with assistance from e-bikes
Just a few months after emerging from Canada's equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Louis Garneau Sports' president said his goal is to take the company public in two years. He's planning on e-bike sales providing a boost toward that goal. Bicycle Retailer
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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
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April 8, 2021
Vibram Announced Executive Leadership Changes
Eric Rosen, a 20-year veteran of the brand, will retire in April, and in conjunction with his departure, Vibram announces changes to its senior management team. SGB Media
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April 8, 2021
The Shoes You Can Subscribe To
On Running, a shoe company affiliated with Roger Federer, is carving out a unique space among runners with a shoe you can swap out for a new pair whenever they get too run-down. Its new shoe, the Cyclon, is recyclable and made from castor beans. Castor oil, long used for medicinal...
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April 8, 2021
Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now
A study conducted in late March by Rockport and First Insight found that over half of Americans (53%) are now walking 1 to 5 miles more each day than they did pre-pandemic. And they seemingly have developed a regular habit, with 36% walking at least 1 to 2 miles and...
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April 8, 2021
Lance Armstrong’s son Luke arrested on sexual assault charges
The 21-year-old is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his father's home in 2018. Cycling News The affidavit, obtained by Texan television station KXAN, says that the then-18-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old after a party in Austin in March of 2018. The girl reported the incident in November 2020, telling...
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April 8, 2021
Strong Elite Field set for 18th XTERRA Rotorua Off-Road Tri
The XTERRA Rotorua Festival off-road triathlon elite races this Saturday, April 10, in the enchanting Whakarewarewa Forest have the feel of a cracking, pre-COVID-like showdown with big names in top shape going toe-to-toe on one of the finest XTERRA courses in the world. While outsiders may think it’s hard to...
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