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May 6, 2024
Runner Disqualified As Winner From OC Marathon Due To Cheating
An Orange County man was disqualified Sunday as winner of the OC marathon, event officials said in a statement Monday. The Fountain Valley runner was disqualified for receiving unauthorized assistance from someone on a bike. According to City News Service, the runner received fluids from a spectator in violation of...
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May 6, 2024
Serrières and Riou Conquer the Elements at XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine
BEAUMONT-DU-LAC, FRANCE /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On May 4th, 2024, the fifth edition of XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine delivered an unforgettable race day, described by many as both wild and crazy. Arthur Serrières (FRA), current XTERRA World Cup Champion, triumphed for the fourth time at his local race, while Morgane Riou (FRA)...
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May 6, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification on the Line for U.S. Elite Triathletes in Yokohama
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. elite triathletes will compete for U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team selections on Saturday, May 11 at the 2024 World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama. The women’s and men’s races are the final opportunity for U.S. elite triathletes to auto-qualify for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. In addition...
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May 6, 2024
Registration for the 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Officially Opens May 13, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration for the 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k ® officially opens Tuesday, May 13th. To mark the opening, there will be a week-long celebration that includes giveaways, promotions, group runs, and social gatherings. In addition, for each registration...
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May 5, 2024
Sam Long (USA) Repeats While Paula Findlay (CAN) Tops the Field at the 2024 Intermountain Health IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George Triathlon
ST. GEORGE, Utah /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Stunning St. George and Southwestern Utah played host to the 2024 Intermountain Health IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Championship St. George triathlon today, doubling as the third race of the IRONMAN Pro Series™. The race saw Sam Long (USA) repeat as a winner in St...
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May 3, 2024
‘A Swoosh Affair’: Nike Accused of Undue Influence on Picking Olympics’ Toughest Marathon Team
The Kenyan Olympic marathon team is maybe the hardest to crack in sports, with dozens of the world’s best long-distance runners clawing for only three spots every four years. And every four years, it seems, there’s a furor about Nike jamming an unqualified athlete onto the team. Nike sponsors Athletics...
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May 3, 2024
Mongoose Launches National Partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods
Madison, Wis. (May 2, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Mongoose, the pioneering off-road bike brand founded in 1974, today announces a new partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) to offer Mongoose bikes in over 650 storefronts nationwide as well as online at dicks.com. Available now, the assortment includes a complete range of mountain,...
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May 3, 2024
Tomas Rodriguez Runs Away with April PTO Athlete of The Month
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tomas Rodriguez’s incredible performance at Ironman Texas has also landed him the top step for April’s PTO Athlete of the Month, in a month full of stand-out performances. The spring-heeled Mexican obliterated the run course record in The Woodlands, with his split of 2:34:14 was the fastest...
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May 3, 2024
Vittoria Unleashes Mostro: The Ultimate Tire for Gravity Mountain Bikers
BENTONVILLE (AR), 05/03/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Vittoria announces the arrival of Mostro, the newest addition to its renowned lineup of trail dominators. Born from a year of relentless product development and rigorous testing alongside the Commençal ICStudio downhill pro team and the Abetone Ancillotti Vittoria enduro pro team, Mostro emerges...
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May 3, 2024
The Adventure Continues! Secure Your Spot for the Epic TCC 2025!
Costa Rica, May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Coastal Challenge (TCC) Costa Rica, the premier endurance race that has captivated adventurers from around the globe, is excited to announce that registrations for its monumental 21st edition, set to take place in 2025, are officially open. This announcement comes on...
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May 3, 2024
DATEV Challenge Roth and Condor take off together
ROTH / FRANKFURT. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Stripes meet endurance sport - Condor, the German airline based in Frankfurt, is the new transport partner at the world's biggest long-distance triathlon. All triathletes as well as the volunteers in Roth can benefit directly from the new partnership. ‘With DATEV Challenge Roth, we...
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May 3, 2024
Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K Hosts 27th PRRO Championship
SPOKANE, WA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 27th PRRO Championship presented by the Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K will be contested on Sunday morning, May 5, and at the 48th race edition, a top international field will be vying for the $81,000 in prize money, including $20,000 U.S. prize money and $7000...
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May 2, 2024
Two Decades of Dedication: Legends Celebrate 20th Year of HOAG OC Marathon
Orange County, California – May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday marks a special milestone for the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival as 25 legacy runners, known as "marathon legends," prepare to participate for the 20th consecutive year. Among them are individuals whose lives are as varied as their...
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May 2, 2024
Ultrarunning con man cheated employees and charities
What seemed like a remarkable running-inspired charity endeavour has turned into a shocking tale of deception and unpaid debts. Extreme endurance athlete Tomasz Drybala of London claimed to be raising a whopping $1.3 million for UNICEF by running the circumference of the Earth, as reported in MailOnline—but it now appears that Drybala...
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May 2, 2024
Fox Factory Posts Q1 Loss as Sales Fall in Mid-Teens, Bike Sales Post $65M Decline
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported a 16.6 percent decrease in net sales for the first quarter to $333.5 million compared to net sales of $399.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Aftermarket Applications Group (AAG) net sales declined $36.9 million, or 26.6 percent, year-over-year. The decrease in AAG...
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May 2, 2024
iFIT, Freemotion Take Hybrid Fitness to New Heights With AI Coach
The commercial equipment brand has long embraced its relationship with parent company iFIT, whose vast library of fitness and wellness content, including around 18,000 workouts from expert coaches, is available to stream on Freemotion’s newest cardio machines. Soon, iFIT will be launching its AI Coach, an artificial intelligence-powered digital coach that interacts...
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May 2, 2024
Peloton CEO Steps Down; Company Cutting About 400 Jobs
Barry McCarthy is stepping down as Peloton’s CEO, president and Board director. Peloton Board members Karen Boone and Chris Bruzzo will serve as interim Co-CEOs; Jay Hoag will become the chairperson of Peloton’s Board of Directors. Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced that Barry McCarthy is stepping down as president, CEO and Peloton Board director and take...
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May 2, 2024
Brooks Achieves Highest Quarterly Results in the Brand’s History in Q1
In the first quarter of 2024, the Seattle-based performance running brand reported a 9 percent year-over-year increase in revenue. This marks the company’s highest quarterly results in the brand’s history, Brooks said in a statement. In an interview with FN, Brooks’ new chief executive officer Dan Sheridan said that North America led...
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May 2, 2024
Verge Cycling Apparel Announces Intermarché-Wanty “They Win! You Win!” Contest: Win a Limited Edition Team Kit
NEW YORK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge, the proud custom kit supplier for UCI World Tour Team Intermarché-Wanty, is thrilled to announce the launch of the "They Win. You Win!" Contest, offering loyal fans an exclusive opportunity to win the limited-edition, one-off design worn by Intermarché-Wanty riders in the upcoming Giro d’Italia,...
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May 2, 2024
XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine Preview: A Revamped Challenge Awaits
BEAUMONT-DU-LAC, FRANCE /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The highly anticipated 2024 edition of XTERRA Nouvelle Aquitaine marks the sixth stop on the XTERRA EMEA Tour, set to take place on May 4th. This year's race boasts a completely redesigned course in Beaumont-du-Lac, promising an unpredictable challenge for even the most experienced professional...
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May 2, 2024
Bee-utiful Sunflower Run Names Justine Chevalier Honorary Race Starter
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Beyond Limits Running today announced Justine Chevalier, Site Manager of GiGi’s Playhouse Las Vegas LLC, has been named the Honorary Race Starter for the 3rd Annual Bee-utiful Sunflower Run. Justine will join 750 sunflower chasing community members on Mother’s Day...
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May 2, 2024
Enabled Tracking to Provide Live GPS Tracking for May 2024 Endurance Events
Front Royal, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Enabled Tracking, the timing and tracking division of Adventure Enablers, is excited to announce its comprehensive live GPS tracking services for a range of endurance events throughout May 2024. Whether you’re racing through rugged trails or conquering multi-day challenges, Enabled Tracking ensures safety, enhances...
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May 2, 2024
Team GFNY is racing GP NYC pro race
NEW YORK CITY, May 2, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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May 2, 2024
Around the Crown 10K Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Truist
Charlotte, NC /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist (ATC10K), Charlotte’s premiere 10K road running race dedicated to moving Charlotte forward and North Carolina’s largest 10K road race, announces its pivotal multi-year partnership with Truist Bank (Truist) who will serve as the event’s Presenting Sponsor through 2026....
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May 1, 2024
Amer Sports sells Enve Composites to private investment firm
Enve Composites has been sold by Amer Sports to PV3, a Utah-based private investment firm. Amer Sports’ chief operating officer Michael Hauge Sørensen said: “Enve has gone through major changes in the past years. The brand has positive momentum, and we see that it has good potential. Enve Composites was founded in 2007...