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September 5, 2024
Are Triathletes Filling a Religion-Sized Hole With Endurance Sports?
I looked up at the sky. A streak of silver flashed across the dark dome. In that glorious moment, I felt at one with the universe. Swimming was no longer just a physical experience, but a spiritual one. It turns out I’m not alone. This phenomenon is documented in a...
September 4, 2024
Fired pro cyclist Andrea Piccolo turns to OnlyFans
In June, EF Pro Cycling announced the immediate termination of its contract with Italian rider Andrea Piccolo. This decision came after the 23-year-old was involved in two substance-related incidents, one legal and one not. In a statement on X, the team confirmed that the contract was terminated effective immediately. Piccolo...
September 4, 2024
Why older runners are rocking the trails
A fascinating trend has emerged in trail and ultrarunning: athletes in their 40s and 50s are not just competing—they’re thriving. Recent performances by American ultrarunner Jeff Browning (53) and France’s Ludovic Pommeret (49) are putting to rest the common belief that athletic performance declines with age. Instead, these trail runners are proving...
September 2, 2024
U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team Wins 8 Medals to Lead All Countries at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
U.S. Paralympians Grace Norman (Bloomington, Ind.), Hailey Danz (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Chris Hammer (Gilbert, Ariz.) each won gold at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 on Monday, Sept. 2, leading the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team, which won eight medals on a historic day to top the medal count for all...
September 2, 2024
Paralympic Runner Stripped of Bronze Medal After Being Disqualified for Breaking Rule at Finish Line of Race
An Australian Paralympian runner has been disqualified from a long-distance event after officials said that he dropped the tether connecting him to his seeing eye guide. Visually impaired distance runner Jaryd Clifford would have received the bronze medal in the T13 5000m for vision-impaired athletes at the 2024 Paralympics on Saturday, Aug....
August 30, 2024
Alta Cycling Group downsizes dramatically as Regent waits out industry’s downturn
Alta Cycling Group, the parent of Redline, Diamondback and IZIP, has scaled back significantly as its private equity owners wait out the industry’s current period of discounting and high inventory. Larry Pizzi, the company’s longtime leader, stepped down when his five-year contract ended in late July, he told BRAIN. This...
August 29, 2024
Snow sport specialists Rossignol launch new flagship trail running shoe after three years of research
Rossignol, a French brand best known for its winter sports equipment, has made a move into the high-end trail running market with the launch of its first flagship high-performance trail running shoe, the Vezor. Reportedly the result of three years of research and in-depth field testing, the Vezor is spearheading the brand’s first trail-running collection...
August 27, 2024
New York Road Runners agree to deal with ESPN/ABC for year-round broadcast partnership
The New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced an agreement with ESPN and ABC for a first-of-its-kind, year-round broadcast partnership that will televise its benchmark races, such as the New York City Marathon, NYC Half Marathon, 5th Avenue Mile, and the New York Mini 10K nationally as well as locally for...
August 26, 2024
Rampaging Edmonton Marathon runner claims he was drugged with meth
On Sunday, Aug. 18, thousands of runners participating in the 2024 Servus Edmonton Marathon, were concerned when a disturbing incident involving a University of Alberta student, who was detained by police, allegedly assaulted other marathon runners at the 27 km mark. Days later, the student/runner shared his side of the...
August 26, 2024
Shimano patents electric, self-adjusting cycling shoes
Shimano has been granted a US patent on a wireless electronic cleat system for cycling shoes. The system is used to adjust the position of the shoe relative to your pedals as you ride. It allows fore+aft and lateral positioning via inputs from rider and bike sensors. These generate data...