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July 16, 2024
Brazilian Olympic marathoner receives doping suspension
Brazil’s national marathon record holder and Paris Olympic-bound athlete, Daniel do Nascimento, has been provisionally suspended by the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (BDCA) after testing positive for three banned substances: drostanolone, methenolone and nandrolone. As a result, he will miss the Olympics. Running Magazine
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July 16, 2024
Ironman Triathlon in Morro Bay canceled after 187 swimmers were rescued from rough waters
The Ironman Triathlon abruptly terminated its contract with the city of Morro Bay a year early, canceling the race planned for next spring after hundreds of athletes had to be rescued from strong currents in the harbor. The World Triathlon Corporation hosted the race in Morro Bay two years in a row. In 2023,...
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July 16, 2024
Despite DQ, Sam Laidlow given validation at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz so he can race in Kona
As the reigning world champion, France’s Sam Laidlow will receive a five year champion exemption to the Ironman World Championship. He does, however, have to validate his starting spot at the race. This means that he will need to race competitively (as determined by Ironman in Ironman’s sole discretion) and...
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July 16, 2024
Adidas Beats Estimates Amid Turnaround as Nike Woes Continue
Adidas announced preliminary results for its second quarter on Tuesday that reflect the continued turnaround at the German sportswear giant. Revenue for the three months ending with June rose 9% to $6.35 billion (€5.82 billion based on current exchange rates). The gain was 16% on a currency-neutral basis and if Yeezy...
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July 15, 2024
Are Luxury Fitness and Sports Recovery Destinations Replacing Spas?
Is the traditional spa dead? A crop of new, luxury sports destinations — think pain recovery and lavish sports facilities — say yes. As the wellness boom causes an uptick in services, high-end fitness and sports recovery programs are the hot experiences to try right now. Now, with a slew...
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July 15, 2024
Mexican national team sprinter dies during Mexico City Half Marathon
The celebrations at the 2024 Mexico City Half Marathon on Sunday came to a halt when a runner without a race bib collapsed and died at the finish line. The unidentified runner was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he arrived without vital signs. He was later identified as...
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July 15, 2024
LeBron James Partners with Canyon Bicycles
LeBron James has been vocal about his love for cycling over the years as a way to stay mentally and physically fit. In mid-2022, the power forward for the Lakers invested in Canyon Bicycles, and today they are launching the “Find Your Freedom” initiative with a stacked roster of Canyon...
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July 14, 2024
Covid cases rise and force Tour de France to tighten restrictions for yet another year
COVID-19 positives haven’t gone anywhere, in the peloton or the real world. A positive at the Critérium du Dauphiné denied vital Vingegaard lieutenant Sepp Kuss his Tour start, with David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) and Tao Geoghegan Hart (Lidl-Trek) also testing positive. That meant positives at the Tour were somewhat inevitable. People...
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July 12, 2024
Bike industry ‘ripe for M&A’ despite recent rollercoaster
A report by Houlihan Lokey has judged the bike industry ripe for a new wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) despite the trade’s recent whiplash-inducing boom and bust run. With the market broadly expected to have largely dealt with its overstock problem in 2025, the report forecasts gradual recovery with significant upside in the medium...
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July 12, 2024
The ‘glamorous’ life of a Tour de France cyclist: Horrible hotels, mouldy walls, foul smells, and peeing in bottles + more on the live blog
Despite what you may expect for elite athletes participating in one of the biggest sporting events in the world, it’s fair to say that the Tour’s traditional range of, shall we say interesting, hotels – booked by organisers ASO for all the teams – has hardly inspired confidence over the...
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