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June 23, 2023
Skechers U.S.A. Named To Fortune 500 List For First Time
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. made the Fortune 500 list for the first time following record annual sales of $7.4 billion in 2022. Skechers is one of only four brands in the apparel industry sector to make the list, debuting at number 488. SGB Media
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June 23, 2023
Are Pro Cycling Races Too Dangerous?
Crashes are a real and unfortunate part of bike racing. And while bike racing is an inherently dangerous sport and one that has, since its inception, featured crashes, injuries, and sometimes death, relatively little has been done to further protect riders from these incidents. Though helmet technology has come a...
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June 23, 2023
Wattbike support the first ever Esports Olympic Series
23rd June 2023 - UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The original, indoor smart bike innovator Wattbike is the choice of both elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts around the globe, and the team were delighted that the Olympic Esports Finals chose their award-winning Wattbike Atom for their cycling event which took place today. Presented...
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June 23, 2023
IRONMAN and North Idaho Sports Commission Agree to Host the IRONMAN 70.3 Coeur d’Alene Triathlon for Additional Three Years
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho / TAMPA, Fla. (June 23, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following a vote at Tuesday’s City of Coeur d’Alene council meeting, a new three-year host venue agreement was agreed upon between IRONMAN and the North Idaho Sports Commission to host an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in the City of Coeur d’Alene,...
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June 23, 2023
46th HAP Crim Festival of races
Flint, MI /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The HAP Crim Festival of Races, the signature event of the Crim Fitness Foundation, is returning to the historic bricks of downtown Flint for the 46th time August 25-26. The Festival, home to one of the nation’s largest and oldest 10-mile races also has 5-Mile,...
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June 23, 2023
Teams to Watch at the 2023 Endless Mountains Adventure Race
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Thirty-three teams will line up at the start of the second edition of Endless Mountains Adventure Race next week, the only US qualifier for the 2023 Adventure Racing World Championship. Seventy percent of the field is returning from the 2022 Endless Mountains, including reigning champions Bend Racing and...
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June 23, 2023
Kinane Events passes the baton to San Diego Running Co. with the sale of the O’Side Turkey Trot
OCEANSIDE, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After nearly two decades of producing the most popular Thanksgiving Day running and walking event in San Diego County, Kinane Events has announced the sale of the O’Side Turkey Trot. San Diego Running Co. has purchased the event, a move that was made public during the...
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June 23, 2023
UESCA Hosts the First-Ever Ultrarunning Coach Conference
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) is hosting the first-ever Ultrarunning Coach Conference this fall. Taking place at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO, the 2023 UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Conference will take place over three days (September 29th to October 1st) and is the first of its...
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June 23, 2023
Super League Triathlon Launches Documentary Series with Behind The Scenes Look at Hayden Wilde v Alex Yee
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Super League Triathlon has launched the first of eight documentaries giving incredible behind the scenes access to the world’s best triathletes with the first episode taking a special look at the rivalry between Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde. The eight stand-alone episodes will initially be released exclusively on...
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June 22, 2023
Brandon McNulty and Chloe Dygert Win Elite Time Trial National Titles
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The first day of the 2023 USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tenn., on Thursday. 54 riders made their way around the 11.6-kilometer course along Lake Melton to compete in the race against the clock, the Individual Time Trial. Chloé...
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June 22, 2023
This inflatable helmet is claimed to be 4x safer than a foam helmet – and it fits in your pocket
The Inflabi is an inflatable helmet for urban cyclists that can pack down into your pocket and could be up to four times safer than a traditional foam helmet, according to the brand. The commuter helmet is constructed from seam-welded fabric and packs down to three quarters of its inflated...
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June 22, 2023
Under Armour Confirms Corporate Layoffs in Cost-Control Efforts
Under Armour Inc. has confirmed reports that the company has laid off 50 corporate positions as part of cost-control efforts. Under Armour said in a media statement, “Under Armour made the difficult decision to eliminate approximately 50 corporate roles across several functions in the business. We made this decision to...
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June 22, 2023
Lululemon fails to find buyer for failing Mirror fitness gadget
Popular athletic apparel company Lululemon can’t find a buyer for fitness product Mirror — despite slashing the value it paid for the device by nearly 90%, insiders told On The Money. Lululemon paid $500 million for the low-tech gadget during the height of the pandemic-induced exercise craze in 2020. However,...
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June 22, 2023
IRONMAN Enlists USADA to Provide Clean Sport Education for Athletes through Global Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. / TAMPA, Fla. (June 22, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) are pleased to announce the launch of sport-specific education for IRONMAN® athletes to ensure that all professional and age group athletes around the globe receive world-class clean sport education. “IRONMAN wants all athletes...
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June 22, 2023
Five World Champions in the Race for the Roth Crown
22 June 2023 / ROTH/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On 25 June 2023, five Hawaii champions - Patrick Lange, Anne Haug, Sebastian Kienle, Daniela Ryf and Chelsea Sodaro - will compete in Roth. Include Magnus Ditlev, Andi Dreitz and Nils Frommhold and seven athletes who have already stood at the top of the Roth...
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June 22, 2023
2D Data Recording and MYLAPS join forces
KARLSRUHE / HAARLEM (June, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – German sports data recording company 2D and Dutch sports technology company MYLAPS join forces. Both companies partner up to leverage expertise on data distribution and data analysis and to offer the ultimate race experience to organizers, teams, racers, athletes and fans in both motorsports...
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June 22, 2023
HJMT Media, LLC Extends Gratitude to Esteemed Sponsors
Wantagh, NY - June 22, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORSWIRE/ - HJMT Media, LLC, the innovative media company behind the popular podcast "Hilary Topper on Air: The Endurance Sports Edition," along with ATriathletesDiary.com, proudly expresses heartfelt appreciation to its valued sponsors for their unwavering support. Sponsors play a vital role in the...
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June 22, 2023
US Trail Running Conference Announces Gnarly Sports Nutrition as Exhibitor and Webinar Participant
Nailsworth, England /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – US Trail Running Conference, presented by Marathon Printing, announces that Gnarly Sports Nutrition will be a first-time exhibitor at the 2023 US Trail Running Conference. Dr. Shannon O’Grady, Head of Product and COO for Gnarly, will be presenting at the conference on the topic of “Brand...
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June 22, 2023
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Celebrates Sustainability and Artistic Excellence with 2023 Medal Reveal Event
TORONTO, ON (June, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Canada Running Series unveiled the highly anticipated 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon medal this evening at the iconic CN Tower. The reveal took place as part of a special Canada Running Series event, with participants running from Great Lakes Brewpub to the CN Tower to...
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June 21, 2023
What you should know about muscle memory to help you stay fit
Understanding how both kinds of muscle memory work can help you get off to a strong start if you’re establishing a new fitness routine or rebooting one after a break. cnn Health
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June 21, 2023
2500 Participants from 130 Local Businesses Participate In The ADP Corporate 5K to Celebrate Corporate Wellness
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The damp weather couldn’t dampen the spirit or energy of over 130 local businesses and 2,500 participants at the ADP Corporate 5K presented by Bon Secours. Upon completion of the race, coworkers were all invited to the post-race outdoor office party, where they were encouraged...
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June 21, 2023
Train Fitness Closes $2.5 Million USD To Expand Automatic Workout-Tracking App For Strength Training
Train Fitness has secured $2.5 million USD in seed funding led by Relay Ventures to make recording your workouts at the gym less of an exercise in data entry using artificial intelligence (AI) and smartwatches. The Toronto fitness-tech startup claims its app can help users log strength-training workouts automatically by...
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June 21, 2023
Under Armour Begins Corporate Layoffs
The Baltimore, Md.-based company confirmed to Footwear News that it has cut roles across its corporate workforce. Under Armour did not confirm the number of impacted employees or the reason for the cuts. The news comes as Under Armour, helmed by a new CEO, rolls out a plan to revamp...
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June 21, 2023
Nice, France Course Unveiled for 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship
NICE, Fra. / TAMPA, Fla. (June 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As preparations continue for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon, taking place in two locations for the first time in event history, IRONMAN has today revealed the Nice, France course the men’s field will swim, bike, and run in...
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June 21, 2023
Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program Now Accepting Applications
BOSTON/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that the Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program is now accepting applications for the 128th Boston Marathon which will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024. The program provides invitational entries into the Boston Marathon to select non-profit organizations....