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July 8, 2020
Garmin claims new Solar smartwatches make recharging a thing of the past
Garmin has launched a range of new solar-powered smartwatches, with multisports functionality. The three model ranges are the Fenix 6 Solar, Instinct Solar and the Tactix Delta Solar Edition, which is said to be built to military standards. If you’re outside enough and use its most economical mode, Garmin claims that the...
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July 8, 2020
South Korean triathlete kills herself ‘after abuse.’
A young South Korean triathlete has taken her own life after lodging a number of complaints over alleged abuse from her coaching staff. Read more on BBC.
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July 7, 2020
Under Armour Looking To Sell MyFitnessPal
Under Armour is looking to sell MyFitnessPal, a smartphone app and website that tracks diet and exercise. Under Armour acquired the app in April 2015 for $475 million, but in March 2018, Under Armour disclosed a data breach of 150 million accounts at MyFitnessPal. Read more on SGBMedia.
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July 7, 2020
Introducing Mizuno Enerzy, the world’s first bubblegum shoe
The Japanese athletic brand released its newest running shoe, and it's just plain weird. The Enerzys look like manufacturers accidentally dropped a regular upper into a vat of bubblegum. Read more on Canadian Running Magazine.
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July 6, 2020
Tour de France safety protocols might not be as dramatic as many expect
Fans heading to the Tour de France this year might not see things as dramatically different as many expect for a race being held in the midst of a world pandemic. Tour boss Christian Prudhomme says ASO will use similar safety measures introduced after terror attacks in 2015. Read more...
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July 6, 2020
How We Can Build an Anti-Racist Outdoor Industry
How We Can Build an Anti-Racist Outdoor Industry. The work must continue long after the protests end. Here’s how to start. Read more on Outside.
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July 6, 2020
Ironman Says It Will Adjust Pro Worlds Slots And Prize Money
IRONMAN will make changes to both prize purses and slots depending on the field size at a given race, with pro purses and world spots reflecting how many pros are able to compete in a race—when there are races again. Read more on triathlete.
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July 3, 2020
Faced With Fundraising a Second Time, Boston Charity Runners Cry Foul
Many nonprofits are telling their runners that if they want to race in 2021, they’ll have to do additional fundraising. Read more on Runner's World.
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July 1, 2020
USA Cycling Cancels Road, Mountain, and Track National Championships for 2020
USA Cycling announced that it has been forced to cancel many of the national championships for the 2020 season, because of the pandemic. The canceled races are: the Pro Road National Championships, Amateur Road National Championships, Masters Road National Championships, Grand Fondo National Championships, Mountain Bike National Championships, Elite and...
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July 1, 2020
Big splash in swim-related markets: HEAD acquires Zoggs
HEAD, the leading global sporting goods group that owns the HEAD, PENN and MARES brands, has announced the acquisition of goggles and swimwear maker Zoggs, which holds leading market positions in the UK, Australia and various distributor markets. Read about it on Endurance Business.
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