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November 27, 2023
Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole
Oscar Pistorius, a South African Paralympian, is set to be released from jail on parole nearly 11 years after fatally shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. A parole board found Friday that Pistorius, 37, had completed the minimum detention requirement — half of his 13-year sentence — to make him parole-eligible...
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November 27, 2023
In 2022, USATF Posted A $6.7 Million Loss As CEO Max Siegel Raked in $1.3 Million
USATF, the governing body for track & field in the United States, posted its 2022 tax form last week — a requirement given the organization’s status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. And while the organization posted a record revenue of $37.94 million for the 2022 financial year, its expenses totaled $44.66 million,...
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November 27, 2023
Hot & Cold, Pilates, Assisted Stretching Named Top Wellness Trends of 2024
Ahead of the ball dropping to usher in a new year, Yelp, a crowd-sourced business review platform, is revealing its predictions for the top wellness and lifestyle trends for 2024. Since millions of consumers use Yelp’s website and app to discover local businesses, the company has begun tracking search trends...
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November 26, 2023
What happened to all the cycling NFTs?
It’s May 2021 and Colnago has just sold a video of a bike for more than US$8,500. Not an actual bike, a video of a vibrantly coloured C64 that just spins around. Anyone can download the video themselves, but one person has just paid a lot of money for documented...
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November 23, 2023
‘Yes, I doped’ – Jan Ullrich makes full doping confession
Jan Ullrich has finally fully confessed to doping, including before he won the 1997 Tour de France, revealing how he opted for the lowest risk when choosing a blood doping programme with the infamous Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes. Ullrich's victory in the 1997 Tour de France made him the poster boy...
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November 21, 2023
New research shows extreme exercise could weaken your defenses
Recent studies suggest intense physical activity may compromise your immune system. The study emphasizes that while moderate exercise is generally associated with immune system benefits, pushing the body to extremes may have the opposite effect. The research explores how prolonged physical activity can lead to immunosuppression, making individuals more susceptible to...
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November 21, 2023
DATEV Challenge Roth media reach doubles to 324 million people
Having previously reported 300,000 spectators in Roth, southern Germany, TEAMCHALLENGE noted that the appeal of ‘the world’s largest long-distance triathlon’ remains strong and reached a new peak in 2023. The popularity of Challenge Roth was underlined by the fact that entries for the 2024 event, set for July 7, 2024, were reportedly...
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November 21, 2023
Americans Are Spending More on Supplements, Especially Performance & Recovery
Health and wellness are a significant priority for Americans, and consumers are seeking an expanding number of vitamin and supplement options that range from prevention to recovery. According to NIQ, a data intelligence service provider, vitamins and supplements is a growing “super category” in terms of revenue, with sales of $13.5...
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November 21, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods reports record Q3 net sales of $3.04 billion
Dick's Sporting Goods' third-quarter net sales increased 2.8% year-over-year to a record $3.04 billion. Net income for the quarter was $201 million, down 11.8% from $228 million year-over-year. Earnings per share decreased 16.3%, from $2.94 to $2.46. BRAIN
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November 21, 2023
Strava Data Confirms Women Are Smarter Racers
After years of stagnation post-pandemic, more women are racing marathons in 2023, with an 18 percent increase from 2022. Not only are more women racing, but they are making incredible strides. Strava said women were more likely to hit their goal in all pace groups. For runners targeting a finish...