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April 20, 2026
130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America Featured Course Records and Back-to-Back Champions
BOSTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - If moments were made to be met and records were made to be broken, the professional athlete field of the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America emphatically, dramatically and historically rose to the challenge, led by a mind-boggling course record time of 2:01:52 by...
April 20, 2026
Riese & Müller will leave US market in July
Riese & Müller will pull out of the U.S. market this summer, citing "challenging and increasingly volatile market conditions." U.S. dealers can place orders for Riese & Müller e-bikes and cargo bikes until July 31. Afterward, new product orders will no longer be accepted. Available products at U.S. dealers will...
April 20, 2026
Human Half-Marathon World Record Zapped by Humanoid Robot at the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon
In a giant leap for humanoid kind, a robot named Lightning outran all its human and robot competitors at the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon, on April 19, finishing in 50:26, faster than any human — or humanoid — has before. Lightning and the other two robot podium finishers were built by the...
April 20, 2026
Brazilian fitness influencer drowns during Ironman triathlon in Texas
Brazilian Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, vanished during the swim portion of Ironman Texas, held in Lake Woodlands just outside of Houston on Saturday. The woman was found in about 10 feet of water later that day and the Montgomery County Sheriffs Department on Monday named the victim. "MCSO can...
April 20, 2026
ETAPE Loch Ness 2026: 6,500 Riders Take on The UK’s Biggest Closed-Road Sportive This Weekend
Scotland (April 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Event week is here with the news that 6,500 cyclists will descend on the Highlands for the 2026 Etape Loch Ness on Sunday 26 April. Now in its 12th year, the UK's largest closed-road sportive will once again transform the iconic roads around...
April 20, 2026
Wildflower Triathlon Legend Jesse Thomas Returns to the Iconic Wildflower Experience as Guest of Honor
Lake San Antonio, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Wildflower Experience is thrilled to announce that six-time Wildflower long-course champion and triathlon legend Jesse Thomas will return to the iconic course this year as the event's official Guest of Honor. While Thomas will not be competing, he will be a central part...
April 20, 2026
Event Southwest Showcases Rapid Adaptability and Logistical Precision Across Multistate Doubleheader Weekend
DALLAS, TEXAS (April 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Event Southwest, a premier event production and logistics agency, today announced the successful execution of concurrent major events across two states: the 2026 Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K in Frisco, Texas, and the Tulsa Heart Walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Managing...
April 20, 2026
XTERRA Puerto Rico Moves the Road to Ruidoso Through Cabo Rojo
April 20, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA Puerto Rico took over Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo on April 18-19, as trail runners, triathletes, duathletes, youth athletes, families, and supporters filled the shoreline and surrounding trails for two full days of racing and community fun. Saturday set the weekend in motion...
April 19, 2026
Daily Advisory: Media Notes, Statistics & Helpful Information for Monday’s 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
Debrief Notes – 2026 Boston Marathon Credentials: Adding an option on media credential applications for if you’re a partner/sponsor Remove media truck option – we know who is going to get it, many request it and do not have qualifications Content creator aspect of credentials Emails: Timeline: multiple going out...
April 19, 2026
Report: Lululemon Founder Starting Venture to Support Technical Apparel Start-Ups
Chip Wilson, Lululemon Athletica’s founder, former CEO and outspoken critic of the company, announced that he is creating a new venture investing in and supporting “small athletic-focused brands” as part of his effort to “lead innovation in the technical apparel space,” according to a report from Bloomberg. Wilson’s venture will reportedly...
