June 21, 2024

Levels of contamination in the Seine remain unsafe for Paris Olympians, report says

Levels of contamination in Paris’ River Seine remain unsafe for Olympians to compete with just over a month remaining before the games, according to a monitoring report from the city of Paris. The report found elevated levels of E. coli bacteria — an indicator of fecal matter — in routine...

June 21, 2024

Kaitlin Armstrong ordered to pay $15 million to family of Moriah Wilson

A judge has ordered Kaitlin Armstrong to pay $15 million to the family of Moriah Wilson as part of a civil lawsuit. Wilson’s parents filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit against Armstrong in May, six months after Armstrong was found guilty of murdering Wilson and sentenced to 90 years in prison. Judge Daniella DeSata...

June 21, 2024

Nike and Hyperice Team Up on Wearable Technology Focused on Athlete Recovery

Nike and health technology company Hyperice have teamed up on two pieces of wearable technology focused on both athlete warm-up and recovery. The tech Nike and Hyperice have created includes boots and a vest. “Recovery is an important part of any athlete’s journey, but we’re hearing from athletes that this concept of ‘pre-covery’...

June 21, 2024

Ross Edgley achieves World’s Longest Swim record

The endurance athlete and adventurer Ross Edgley has announced he has completed a record-breaking continuous swim (pending ratification), after gruelling conditions meant two previous attempts had to be halted. Via his Instagram account, Ross shared the news that he has swum 510 km (317 miles) continuously with no stopping. sleeping...

June 21, 2024

EF fires Andrea Piccolo after rider reportedly caught with HGH

Piccolo has not yet been publicly charged with an anti-doping offense and the UCI has yet to comment, as the incident became public late Friday evening in Europe. An e-mail request for comment to Piccolo’s agent was not immediately returned. When reached via text message, EF general manager Jonathan Vaughters...

June 21, 2024

Nike Execs Accused of Misleading Investors About DTC Progress in New Suit

A new lawsuit is accusing Nike of misleading investors about its purported success in its direct-to-consumer strategy. A class action suit filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP on Thursday claims that Nike chief executive officer John Donahoe and Nike chief financial officer Matthew Friend failed to reveal to shareholders that the company’s...

June 21, 2024

Austin International Half Replaces 3M Half Marathon

Austin, Texas – June 21, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events is thrilled to announce the rebranding of the renowned 3M Half Marathon to the Austin International Half. The race, set to take place on January 19, 2025, will continue to offer the same scenic route through Austin, Texas, while embracing...

June 21, 2024

OUC Orlando Half Marathon Increases Prize Purse Continuing the Legacy of February’s US Marathon Trials

Orlando, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Track Shack Events announces a $24,000 prize purse for the OUC Orlando Half Marathon on Saturday, December 7 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando as part of an athlete development program for U.S. runners. Continuing the ‘history-making’ legacy of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team...

June 21, 2024

Zoë Rom Joins UltraSignup’s Trailhead Podcast as New Producer and Co-Host Alongside Buzz Burrell

June 21, 2024 — Nashville, TN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UltraSignup is thrilled to announce that journalist and podcaster Zoë Rom has joined the Trailhead Podcast as co-host and producer. Rom, a Boulder-based writer and journalist with a passion for outdoor adventure, kicked off her debut episode with an engaging interview alongside...

June 21, 2024

supertri and Varlo Sports Unite to Disrupt and Ignite the Growth of Triathlon

Cherry Hill, New Jersey (June, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Varlo Sports, a leader in sports apparel innovation is pleased to announce its multi-year strategic partnership as supertri’s Official Global Apparel Provider. Supertri is the new name and vision for Super League Triathlon, delivering fast, technical and tactical racing featuring the world’s best...