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November 13, 2022
What Does It Take to Close the Roads for a Triathlon?
When endurance athletes think of a race director, they might picture the person on the loudspeaker shouting instructions race morning, or the one ordering too many extra-large tees and not enough mediums. But behind the scenes, the bulk of a race director's work (and budget) goes toward securing and preparing...
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November 12, 2022
Christopher, Dowell, and Sandoval Transfer to Elite Men’s BMX Freestyle Finals at the 2022 Urban Cycling World Championships
November 12, 2022, ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Justin Dowell (Virginia Beach, V.A.; Hyper BMX), Brian Fox (Commerce, Ga.; Woodward Camp), Daniel Sandoval (Corona, Calif.; Free Agent Bikes), Marcus Christopher (Canton, Ohio; DK Bicycles), and Jacob Thiem (Kennard, Neb.; Free Agent Bikes) all competed in the Elite Men’s BMX Freestyle semi-finals today at the 2022...
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November 12, 2022
Incoming New York Road Runners Chair Says Breaking Doping Rule Was Unintentional
Nnenna Lynch, the incoming chair, serves on the committee that oversees the prohibition on runners (like her) who once served a doping suspension from racing. But she has raced anyway. NY Times (Paywall)
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November 11, 2022
2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant Complet Et Accueillera Le Plus Grand Nombre D’athlètes De L’histoire De L’événement; 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant Sold Out and Will Host the Largest Number of Athletes in The Event’s History
MONT-TREMBLANT, QUEBEC, CANADA (Nov. 11, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2023 IRONMAN® 70.3® Mont-Tremblant triathlon taking place on June 25, 2023, has officially sold out. The 2023 event will play host to the largest number of athletes in the events history with over 3,600 athletes registered to race. In addition...
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November 11, 2022
Aventon eBike label reportedly gains Sequoia Capital backing
The electric bike brand Aventon has reportedly drawn the interest and investment of Sequoia Capital’s Chinese arm. For Aventon the investment reportedly takes the company’s valuation from $200 million eight months ago when China’s Gao Rong Capital invested to a post-investment valuation of $590 million, according to sources tapped by...
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November 11, 2022
Fitness Chains Continue Pandemic Recovery In Q3
Planet Fitness, Xponential Fitness and Life Time Group Holdings all raised their full-year guidance and reported a strong uptick in revenues and membership growth in the third quarter, although membership activity has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Executives on analyst calls said they remain bullish on continued improvement in...
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November 11, 2022
Five Elite Men Advance to BMX Freestyle Semi-Finals at the 2022 Urban Cycling World Championships
November 11, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Dowell, Fox, Sandoval, Christopher, and Thiem qualified in the top 24, transferring to the next round of the World Championships. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Competition began on Friday for the Elite Men’s BMX Freestyle Park at the 2022 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships. 63...
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November 11, 2022
NCAA National Titles up for Grabs this Weekend at the 2022 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2022 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships are set to take place this Saturday, Nov. 12 as Tempe, Arizona, once again hosts the country’s top women’s varsity collegiate triathletes all vying for individual and team national titles. The event, organized by Kinetic Multisports and...
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November 11, 2022
Spartan and World Obstacle Agree to Historic Partnership
Lausanne, Switzerland (November 11, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Spartan and World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and established a cooperation framework to develop the sport of obstacle racing worldwide. The collaboration includes the sanctioning and hosting of elite-level races, cooperation on...
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November 11, 2022
Tracy Campbell Joins Peak State Fit Coaching Staff
Salt Lake City, Utah. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tracy is a wife, mother of five children, triathlete, runner, cyclist, yogi, and fan of healthy living. She lives life wrapped in constant personal activity, challenging fitness endeavors, and cherished time with close friends and family. Tracy has been competing in triathlon for over...