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May 14, 2020
‘I’m not going to lie to you now’: New Lance Armstrong documentary to air
A new Lance Armstrong documentary is set to air this month, featuring “unprecedented access” to the Texan that tells the story of his career, cancer recovery, and fall from grace after his doping was revealed. The two-part, four-hour documentary is part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 series, with part one to...
May 13, 2020
By the numbers: treadmill world record breakdowns
Treadmill record-breakers don't get enough credit for their feats, so here's a breakdown of some of the most impressive records out there. Read more on Canadian Running.
May 13, 2020
Tracksmith wants to redefine running sponsorships
The company is upending the traditional athlete contract model, by hiring Mary Cain and Nick Willis as full-time employees. Read more on Outside.
May 13, 2020
Spartan hosting major race June 13-14 in Jacksonville, Florida
With 4,000 people expected for the event, read what steps they have put in place to try and keep participants safe on Obstacle Racing Media.
May 13, 2020
70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds
The Associated Press surveyed 44 of the country’s national governing bodies (NGBs) and all but four of the 36 NGBs that responded said they had applied for assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program. Not all the organizations revealed how much they received, but those who did have been approved for...
May 12, 2020
Sean “Run Bum” Blanton under fire for altering results and for alleged inappropriate behavior
Sean “Run Bum” Blanton is the owner and Race Director of Run Bum Tours. The Run Bum website lists eleven events, including The Georgia Death Race (GDR). On Friday, May 1, Ashley Heclo noticed that her 2016 GDR result was changed to a DNF. She finished the race in a...
May 11, 2020
Under Armour sales plummet 23% as coronavirus stalls turnaround plans
The company expects revenue could be down as much as 50% to 60% during the second quarter, as demand for its merchandise remains constrained. Read the numbers on CNBC.
May 11, 2020
Dorel Sports reports fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth
Dorel Sports has reported its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth in the first quarter of 2020 at $188.2 million, an increase of $3.6 million, or 2.0%, compared to a year ago. Sales improvements were at Cycling Sports Group (CSG) and Pacific Cycle (PCG), partially offset by weakness at Caloi. Read...
May 11, 2020
Colnago sold to UAE group
Chimera Investments LLC, an investment fund based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has acquired a majority of the shares in Colnago, the Italian road bike brand. Ernesto Colnago founded the company in 1954. His bikes have been used to win world championships, Olympic medals, the Tour de France, the Giro...
May 11, 2020
On a lighter note: This quarantine cans-as-dumbbell device turns your food hoarding into gains
In an effort to curb the cost, hassle, and environmental effect of the the new rush to buy home exercise equipment, one innovator has created a device that makes Campbell’s soup the center of your (very light weight) workout. Read more on Fast Company.
