February 18, 2020

Jaybird VISTA True Wireless Headphones Now Meet Tough Military Standards

Jaybird Drops Special Edition Colorway Celebrating EarthProof™Best-in-Class Durability PARK CITY, Utah — February 18, 2020— Jaybird, the leader in sport headphones for runners and adventurers, announced today the launch of a special edition colorway for its Jaybird VISTA™ Totally Wireless Sport Headphones – Planetary Green. VISTA is Jaybird's first true...

February 17, 2020

Wanda Sports considering $1 billion sale of Ironman triathlon

Wanda Sports Group Co. is considering selling the Ironman triathlon business it bought in 2015, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, part of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s conglomerate, is working with an adviser and has held discussions with some private-equity buyers that expressed interest in the business according to...

February 17, 2020

Tokyo Marathon cancelled due to virus fears

The 2020 Tokyo Marathon has cancelled its mass participation race, scheduled for March 1, due to a confirmed case of coronavirus. The event will still run its elite and wheelchair races. The 2020 marathon doubles as the Olympic Trials for Japanese runners (they will still have the opportunity to compete). The field...

February 17, 2020

Charity founded by disgraced cyclist announces relaunch plan

The cancer charity whose yellow wristbands became a global brand under founder Lance Armstrong is seeking to reinvent itself, years after donations and revenues crashed along with the disgraced cyclist’s career. Armstrong was nowhere to be seen earlier this month during Livestrong’s “relaunch” ceremony in Austin, and gone are the yellow...

February 17, 2020

Asics’ Q4 sales In North America show modest decline

Asics Corp.’s sales in the North American region in the fourth quarter slid 5.5 percent to ¥18.8 billion ($171 mm) from ¥19.9 billion a year ago. The operating loss in the region was reduced to ¥2.12 billion ($19 mm) from ¥2.95 billion. Read more about the decline on SGB Media.

February 17, 2020

Challenge Family heading to Sweden with Challenge Vansbro

With the focus on high quality racing and the beautiful nature of Sweden, CHALLENGE FAMILY announces a brand new race: CHALLENGE VANSBRO. This Middle Distance race will be introduced in 2021 and is the result of a partnership with open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen and Vansbro Triathlon. The first edition of CHALLENGE VANSBRO will take...

February 14, 2020

Incrediwear® Announces Partnership with EF Pro Cycling Team

The sponsorship will support the world class team as an official worldwide supplier of their anti inflammatory recovery products throughout the 2020 season CHICO, CA (February, 14 2020) - Incrediwear, the world leader in ground-breaking, wearable anti-inflammatory accessories, is thrilled to announce their first partnership with the EF Education First...

February 14, 2020

Non-Profit Skateistan Wins Oscar For Documentary Film on Global Empowerment Mission

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (February 14, 2020) – Skateistan – a non-profit, non-governmental organization with a mission to empower children through skateboarding and education – won the 2020 Oscar for Documentary (Short Subject) for Learning To Skate In A War Zone (If You’re A Girl), the documentary depicting the organization’s efforts to empower children and create world...

February 14, 2020

USA Triathlon and TriBike Transport Deliver Renewed Partnership Through 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced it has renewed its partnership with TriBike Transport (TBT), a full-service bike transport company based in Asheville, North Carolina, through the 2022 season. USA Triathlon’s Official Bike Transport Provider since 2018, TBT offers a variety of transport services including both Fully Assembled...

February 14, 2020

Challenge Salou 2020 will feature the best triathletes in the world

 The international triathlon event presents the best starting list of professional triathletes in its 6th edition Salou (Spain), February 14th, 2020. On March 29th, the 6th edition of the CHALLENGE SALOU will take place, the international sporting event of the German franchise CHALLENGE FAMILY, which will begin the triathlon season in Europe. After...