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July 6, 2020
Ironman Says It Will Adjust Pro Worlds Slots And Prize Money
IRONMAN will make changes to both prize purses and slots depending on the field size at a given race, with pro purses and world spots reflecting how many pros are able to compete in a race—when there are races again. Read more on triathlete.
July 3, 2020
Faced With Fundraising a Second Time, Boston Charity Runners Cry Foul
Many nonprofits are telling their runners that if they want to race in 2021, they’ll have to do additional fundraising. Read more on Runner's World.
July 1, 2020
USA Cycling Cancels Road, Mountain, and Track National Championships for 2020
USA Cycling announced that it has been forced to cancel many of the national championships for the 2020 season, because of the pandemic. The canceled races are: the Pro Road National Championships, Amateur Road National Championships, Masters Road National Championships, Grand Fondo National Championships, Mountain Bike National Championships, Elite and...
July 1, 2020
Big splash in swim-related markets: HEAD acquires Zoggs
HEAD, the leading global sporting goods group that owns the HEAD, PENN and MARES brands, has announced the acquisition of goggles and swimwear maker Zoggs, which holds leading market positions in the UK, Australia and various distributor markets. Read about it on Endurance Business.
July 1, 2020
Sea Otter Classic cancels 2020 edition, plans virtual experience
The Sea Otter Classic has canceled its October 1-4 event and is instead planning a virtual experience that includes product launches and cycling challenges. Read about it on VeloNews.
July 1, 2020
Giro d’Italia to enforce spectator social distancing with sound emitting wristbands
The Giro d'Italia plans to oblige stage finish spectators to wear wristbands that emit a sound when social distancing is breached as part of a series of measures and protocols to secure the go-ahead for the three-week Grand Tour from the Italian government. Read about it on Cycling News.
June 30, 2020
Garmin acquires Firstbeat Analytics
Wearable and GPS application company Garmin is acquiring Firstbeat Analytics, a business that analyzes heartbeat data from consumer devices in the health, wellness, fitness and performance markets. They are planning to integrate Firstbeat's data and analytics capabilities into its range of fitness trackers. Read more on ZDNet.
June 30, 2020
Gym owners unite to file lawsuit against New York State
Not equal under the law – this is the argument CrossFit athlete Charlie Cassara and a collective of 3,000 gyms across New York claim - that the state allegedly did not allow fitness organizations to prove they could reopen. Cassara and the NY gyms will file a collective class action lawsuit against...
June 30, 2020
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against IRONMAN Over Lack Of Refunds
A suit filed at the end of May against IRONMAN and the World Triathlon Corporation alleges the company and its subsidiary, Competitor Group, owe athletes refunds for events canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Read more on triathlete.
June 29, 2020
Lululemon To Acquire In-Home Fitness Company MIRROR for $500 Million
lululemon athletica inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MIRROR, a leading in-home fitness company that created an interactive workout platform that features live and on-demand classes, for a purchase price of $500 million. Read about it on Shop-Eat-Surf.