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August 8, 2024
How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine? Here’s What a Sports Nutrition Expert Says.
There’s no denying caffeine can take the edge off when things get dicey in a race. Many endurance athletes turn to the world’s most popular drug for a performance boost, and with a long list of caffeinated gels, beverages, and chews to choose from, a turbocharged buzz is only a swallow away....
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August 8, 2024
The Process of Anti-Doping Protocols
Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez’s ongoing doping saga has ignited discussion amongst athletes — from age-groupers to professionals alike — about penalties, prior bad acts by athletes, and the merits of Rodriguez Hernandez’s public statement, where he blamed his positive test for clomifene on food contamination. Rodriguez Hernandez has opted for a...
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August 7, 2024
EXEC: Saucony and Merrell Gaining Traction, But Remain Down Sharply in Q2
Wolverine Worldwide became one of the few companies in the outdoor space to hike its full-year guidance in recent months after seeing second-quarter results come in better than expected due to the margin benefits from its transformation plan and traction gained by its Saucony and Merrell brands. In the quarter...
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August 7, 2024
Amid concerns about dirty water and strong current, marathon swimmers dive into the Seine River
A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. The Eiffel Tower, gold-domed Invalides and other Paris landmarks provide a stunning backdrop. Yet there was no getting around concerns about the safety of swimming in the long-polluted Seine River, not to mention contending with...
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August 6, 2024
Paris 2024 cancels marathon swim test run over Seine water quality concerns
A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was cancelled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway. World Aquatics made the decision to cancel the exercise at an early morning meeting, spokesperson Torin Koos said. Fluctuating bacteria...
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August 5, 2024
Kristen Faulkner Wins Gold in Major Cycling Upset, Making History as First American to Medal in 40 Years
Kristen Faulkner has made history after winning gold at the 2024 Olympic Games! The racing cyclist, 31, earned her first gold medal at the women’s road race on Sunday, Aug. 4 — becoming the first American to secure a medal in the event in 40 years. People
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August 5, 2024
More layoffs at Rad Power Bikes as Seattle e-bike maker aims to ensure ‘brand’s longevity’
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes made more cuts to its workforce in July, the latest in a wave of layoffs that have impacted the well-funded electric-bike startup. A spokesperson for the company declined to share how many positions were impacted and which departments were part of the reduction. TechCrunch first reported...
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August 1, 2024
Hoka Continues to Expand Wholesale Reach, Plans Apparel Push in Future
Hoka continues to post blockbuster results for parent company Deckers Brands, with double-digit growth in both wholesale and DTC channels in the quarter ended March 31. Hoka’s revenue increased 30% to $545 million during the quarter. DTC revenue jumped 33%, while wholesale rose 28%. The Daily Outdoor
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August 1, 2024
Olympic Games Triathlon: River Seine water quality test results REVEALED after races went ahead at Paris 2024
Recent heavy rains in the French capital gave organisers a massive headache with levels continuing to prove unsafe for swimming, and early on Tuesday things came properly to head when the men’s individual race was postponed to Wednesday. There were genuine fears that the individual races may have to be downgraded...
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August 1, 2024
Bike product sales down almost 40% at Fox Factory in the first half
Fox Factory says "ongoing channel inventory recalibration and, to a lesser extent, lower-end consumer demand" contributed to a decline in sales of bicycle products in its fiscal first half and second quarter, announced Thursday. Fox said sales of its bike products in the half were down $87.9 million — or...
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