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April 23, 2024
Shimano first-quarter sales down 20% from last year
Shimano is reporting that its first quarter sales were 100,557 million yen ($650 million), down 20.2% from the same quarter last year. In the company’s bicycle division, sales were down 22.6% to 76,090 million yen. Company-wide, ordinary income was up 0.9% from the first quarter of last year. Shimano did...
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April 23, 2024
British man runs 4-hour marathon while drinking 25 glasses of wine
A British man and TikToker combined two of his favourite things–running and wine–at this year’s London Marathon to complete an epic challenge for charity. Instead of opting for a flashy costume or a Guinness World Record, Tom Gilbey of London, an Internet wine connoisseur, took on the challenge of blind tasting a...
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April 23, 2024
Stages Cycling lays off entire workforce
Stages Cycling is seemingly the latest casualty of the ongoing industry crisis with sources close to the company indicating it laid off all its staff last week, as the company appears to edge closer to ceasing operations. The company is synonymous with power meters and had a hugely successful range...
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April 23, 2024
OUTSIDE Interactive, Inc. returns as media and broadcast partner of the UTMB World Series in the USA and Canada
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UTMB® World Series and Outside Interactive, Inc. are pleased to announce an expansion of their groundbreaking broadcast and media partnership in 2024. Fans from the USA and Canada will be able to watch exciting live content from eight UTMB World Series Events on OutsideTV, the broadcast arm...
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April 23, 2024
UTMB World Series partners with DAZN to supercharge growth through worldwide coverage
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UTMB® World Series and DAZN, the world’s leading live sports streaming service, have signed a groundbreaking two-year global broadcast partnership to showcase UTMB World Series in 2024 and 2025. With 43 events taking place across Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa, and the Americas as part of the world’s...
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April 23, 2024
Gold’s Gym SoCal Appoints Mike Mitchell as Vice President of Fitness
Los Angeles, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of transformative fitness workouts, appoints Mike Mitchell as its new Vice President of Fitness. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, Mitchell brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to his new role. Mitchell's...
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April 23, 2024
Boston Triathlon to Add New Global Professional Race
BOSTON, MA – April 23rd, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – ethos, a mass participation event organization that produces the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon and Kids Day at the Boston Tri today announced the addition of supertri Boston to their weekend of exciting racing this coming August. The Boston Triathlon is excited to...
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April 23, 2024
Over 8,000 Athletes Head to Asia’s Largest Triathlon at Challenge Taiwan
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Selling out in hours with over 8,000 athletes, Asia’s must-do triathlon, Challenge Taiwan, returns this weekend on 27/28 April with an international pro race over the middle distance and a true celebration of age group sport at every age and level. Last year’s men’s champion, Caleb Noble...
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April 23, 2024
Boulderthon Chooses HotelPlanner as Official Accommodation Provider
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, today announced a new partnership with Boulderthon, named among the Best Fall Marathons by Runner's World, the fifth-best Half Marathon in the U.S. by Active, the number-one best in Colorado and one of...
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April 22, 2024
Kia America Returns as Official Automotive Partner of the 2024 Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
ORANGE COUNTY - (April 22, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival today announced Kia America has returned as Official Automotive Partner of the event and sponsor of the Kia Recovery Zone. Set for the weekend of May 3-5, 2024, the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival has...
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April 22, 2024
supertri Announces Synergy Wetsuits as Official Wetsuit Partner for 2024 Mass Participation Races
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – supertri, the leading provider of world class triathlon events, can today announce Synergy Wetsuits as the official wetsuit partner for the highly anticipated 2024 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon and the 2024 Chicago Triathlon. As well as supplying high-performance wetsuits, Synergy Wetsuits will also provide convenient rental options...
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April 22, 2024
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Receives Evergreen Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport
CHICAGO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and Council for Responsible Sport announced today the event earned Evergreen Certification, a recognition reserved for sporting events that demonstrate the highest possible commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The Chicago 13.1 debuted in 2022 with the vision to reimagine...
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April 22, 2024
Swenson and Villafane Crowned El Campeons de Fuego at Sea Otter
Monterey, CA (Monday, April 22)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – History repeated itself in the opening race of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda, with Keegan Swenson winning his third consecutive Fuego XL 100k presented by Continental and Sofia Gomez Villafane also repeating her success of 2023. Swenson led from...
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April 22, 2024
Lizzie Orchard and Benjamin Forbes Clinch XTERRA Australia Crowns
DUNSBOROUGH, AUSTRALIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The fourth stop on the XTERRA APAC Tour concluded with a closely contested elite women’s race, where Elizabeth “Lizzie” Orchard (NZL) narrowly secured victory, finishing just 27 seconds ahead of Hannah-Lee Young (AUS) alongside Ben Forbes (AUS) in the men’s race, emerging victorious at XTERRA...
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April 22, 2024
Getem Services Announced as New Title Sponsor for Big Blue 5K
April 22, 2024 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Big Blue 5K presented by Bon Secours is excited to announce that Getem Services will be the new title sponsor for the next three years. The partnership with Getem Services will bring a new level of excitement and support to...
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April 22, 2024
Iestyn Harrett and Marta Lagownik Secure First Professional Victories at Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today’s Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria race was nothing short of spectacular. The race, featuring over 40 elite triathletes, witnessed intense competition from start to finish in both the men’s and women’s races with Iestyn Harrett (GBR) and Marta Lagownik (POL) both taking maiden professional wins in...
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April 22, 2024
Cyclists Revealed as Earth Day Heroes
SAN FRANCISCO, APRIL 22, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In honor of Earth Day, Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, has released new data illustrating the significant impact athletes are having through commuting. Leveraging Metro, the leading platform for active transportation data, it has identified...
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April 22, 2024
Electrolit Renews Partnership with Patricio “Pato” O’Ward, Extending Sponsorship for Third Consecutive Year
Houston, TX. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – today announces the continuation of its successful partnership with acclaimed racing driver Patricio “Pato” O'Ward for the third consecutive year. As the official hydration sponsor, Electrolit will continue to support O'Ward's performance...
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April 21, 2024
Pho3nix Kids By Brownlee Foundation Extends Partnership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pho3nix Foundation and Mana Sports and Entertainment Group are proud to announce a two-year extension of the partnership with the Brownlee Foundation through the Pho3nix Kids by Brownlee Foundation mini-triathlon event series. Pho3nix Kids by Brownlee Foundation events are free for primary schools to attend, with...
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April 21, 2024
Famed “Ride the Rockies” Race Canceled Due to Low Registration
Ride The Rockies, a Colorado cycle-touring institution that dates back decades, is on hold for 2024. Run each summer since 1986, more than 2,000 cyclists pedaled the roads of Colorado’s high country for one week in a route that changed from year to year. Organizers announced this summer’s edition—set to...
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April 19, 2024
Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
The top four finishers of the Beijing Half Marathon have been stripped of their medals after an investigation found three African runners deliberately slowed down near the finish line to let a Chinese competitor win, according to organizers. All four runners’ results have been revoked and their trophies, medals and bonuses will be...
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April 19, 2024
Chinese runner’s win is revoked after investigation into Beijing Half Marathon
The winner of Beijing’s half marathon, He Jie, and three African runners have had their results canceled after an investigation found that the three slowed down near the finish line allowing the Chinese athlete to finish first, organizers said Friday. He had won the race held last Sunday in China’s capital...
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April 19, 2024
Nike Layoffs in Oregon Headquarters Will Total 740 People by June
Nike‘s layoffs at its Beaverton, Ore. headquarters will have impacted hundreds of employees by June, according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Oregon on Friday. Nike said in the filing that by June 28, 740 employees will have been let go as part of two rounds of layoffs. Nike confirmed that...
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April 19, 2024
Tour of Somerville: A Celebration of Community, Cycling, and Unbridled Thrills Enters its 79th Year
Somerville, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The adrenaline-fueled excitement of competitive cycling is poised to take center stage in Somerville as the iconic "Tour of Somerville" gears up for its 79th-year edition. Organized by Arts on Division and Long Tail Productions, this event has evolved into a community-wide celebration that invites...
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April 19, 2024
Vittoria Unveils World Championship Winning XC Race, Size, Tread Technology
Bentonville, AR /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With UCI World Championship XC titles in both long and short formats, Vittoria is proud to finally offer to the public what factory racers have trusted for the past two seasons: The all-new Vittoria XC Race Formulation – available in the new Peyote 29x2.4 and...