October 23, 2024

Paralympics marathon runner stripped of medal after helping guide with cramp takes case to court

The Paralympic athlete who was controversially denied a Paris medal after stopping to help her injured guide is taking her case to court. The Spanish runner Elena Congost had been poised to win a bronze medal before momentarily letting go of her rope in the closing metres. MSN

October 23, 2024

Gamified Fitness App Scores Deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank”

With an emphasis on community, Card.io allows people to come together and form teams to engage in outdoor fitness and competitive social games such as Turf Wars, where they claim an area of town and defend it from others as they walk, run, and cycle. Athletech News

October 23, 2024

Decathlon innovation hub invests in leading second-hand e-bike company

Global sports business Decathlon has invested in Rebike Mobility GmbH, described as “Central Europe’s leading second-hand e-bike company”, via its own innovation hub, Decathlon Pulse. BikeBiz

October 23, 2024

EXEC: Thule Group Posts DD Profit Growth on Weaker Sales Growth

Thule Group President and CEO Mattias Ankarberg reported the company had a “good” third quarter of the year, with sales increasing, good profitability and cash flow reached a record high level. SGB Media

October 23, 2024

Hincapie brothers rally the global cycling community, helping the Polk County Community Foundation raise nearly $700,000 in funds

Greenville, S.C., (October 23, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/– Gran Fondo Hincapie’s 13th annual Greenville cycling event took place this past Saturday, welcoming over 2,000 riders for a weekend of riding and fundraising. The event raised close to $700,000 and continued efforts to raise one million dollars for the Polk County Community Foundation....

October 23, 2024

Rhode Races returns to Providence and debuts new courses

PROVIDENCE, R.I. Oct 23, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/  – With support from the City of Providence, Rhode Races will once again produce a signature running event in the capital city. The locally owned and operated running events company, which produces beloved races across the state that attract a loyal following of...

October 23, 2024

The Running Event and Running Industry Diversity Coalition Celebrate Four Years of Partnership Focused on Inclusivity and Community Building

PORTLAND, Maine (October 23, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show, is excited to announce the return of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) for their fourth consecutive year as a key partner at TRE. RIDC is an educational...

October 23, 2024

Spartan 100M and Sprint World Championships Return to Hvar, Croatia 2025

Hvar, Croatia, 23rd October 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The stunning island of Hvar is set to once again become the heart of the obstacle course racing world, as it prepares to host the hugely successful Spartan World Championship Weekend from October 9th to 12th, 2025. Whether you’re looking to break...

October 23, 2024

Verge Announces Sponsorship of Elite Esports Cycling Team, The Coalition

New York, NY – October 23, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge is proud to announce its sponsorship of The Coalition, an elite men’s and women’s esports cycling team. Verge selected The Coalition not only for their impressive success in the virtual world but also for their commitment to growing the...

October 23, 2024

Dynamic Breakout Sessions Announced for the 2025 Industry Conference in Louisville

Louisville, KY /ENDURANC SPORTSWIRE/— The 2025 Running USA Industry Conference presented by haku, set to take place in Louisville, announces a series of breakout sessions featuring leading voices in sports, technology, and event management. These sessions will provide invaluable insights into the future of the industry, offering attendees the opportunity...