LATEST TRIATHLON NEWS
January 29, 2021
Fast Talk Sports Science Podcast Explores Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Boulder, Colorado, USA – Fast Talk, the sports science podcast, has just released Episode 148: The Causes and Effects of Concussions and TBIs. During this episode, hosts Chris Case and Trevor Connor, speak with Dr. Steven Broglio, director of the University of Michigan Concussion Center and NeuroTrauma Research Laboratory. Dr....
January 28, 2021
Ultraman World Champion Dede Griesbauer Joins Team UCAN
The Ultraman World Record holder, Dede Griesbauer, has officially joined Team UCAN. Dede, at age 49, broke the world record at Ultraman Florida 2020 by over an hour with a time of 22 hours 48 minutes and 31 seconds and won the women's race by nearly 4 hours. Dede had...
January 27, 2021
FORM Smart Swim Goggles Now Connect to Leading Swim Spas
Vancouver, BC, January 27, 2020 — FORM, the sports wearable technology company behind the FORM Smart Swim Goggles, today announced its partnership with Jacuzzi Brands LLC swim spas. Through the partnership, FORM will bring an exclusive connected swim spa experience to their FORM Smart Swim Goggles and Jacuzzi brands swim...
January 27, 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows 48.1% Participation Decline, Gradual Recovery
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup released their Annual RaceTrends Report evaluating the state of the endurance industry. The impact of COVID-19 was reflected in every data point for 2020 as the evolution of events from in-person to virtual and back again caused eye-catching participation declines, shifts in marketing strategies, and an increased...
January 26, 2021
deboer wetsuits partners with 2019 Ironman European Champion, Skye Moench
Stamford, CT, Release: January 26, 2021. deboer wetsuits is proud to announce its partnership with Skye Moench. In 2019 Moench staked her claim as one of the top long course triathletes in the world when she won the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, and followed that up with a win...
January 25, 2021
‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect
Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...
January 25, 2021
Scott Sternberg Appointed to USA Triathlon Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced that Scott Sternberg, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based media and technology executive, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Sternberg will serve as an Independent Director for a two-year term starting in January 2021. Sternberg has worked at companies such as...
January 25, 2021
HITS Endurance Announces Rebrand to Alpha Win
Saugerties, NY - HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness. At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company...
January 24, 2021
That’s a Wrap: More Than 1,000 Attend Endurance Exchange Virtual Industry Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The second annual Endurance Exchange, the premier industry-wide conference for endurance sports hosted by USA Triathlon, came to a close Saturday after three days of education, inspiration and connection in and around the multisport community. The virtual event drew more than 1,000 total attendees — nearly...
January 22, 2021
Malibu Triathlon Announces 2021 Race Dates
Malibu Triathlon presented by Bank of America is delighted to confirm its 2021 race weekend will be held on September 25-26. This year’s Age Group races will feature the event’s prestigious Classic and Olympic distances. The Classic distance is a 0.5 mile swim, 17 mile bike and 4 mile run,...