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December 13, 2021
Peloton Looks for Revival with ‘And Just Like That’ Ad
Peloton is looking to turn its fortunes around, starting with an ad that responds to the company's surprising role in a new HBO show. The company’s stock tumbled 16.1% from close of market Wednesday to close of market Friday and is down over 70% since the start of the year. Front Office Sports
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December 13, 2021
Report: To Sustain the Cycling Boom, U.S. Must Build Up American Bike Manufacturing
America’s Covid-induced cycling boom is being stifled by massive over-reliance on overseas bike manufacturers — and the nation needs to follow Europe’s example and re-shore this essential industry to achieve social and environmental impacts far beyond the shelves of local bike shops, a new report argues. Streetsblog USA
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December 13, 2021
Paris to hold ‘most accessible’ opening ceremony of 2024 Olympics on River Seine
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024, will be held on the River Seine, organisers announced on Monday, breaking the long-held Summer Games tradition of a stadium procession of athletes and officials. France24
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December 13, 2021
Salt Lake City outlines projected budget of $2.2 billion for Winter Olympics
Salt Lake City-Utah Bid Committee President and chief executive Fraser Bullock said the budget has been calculated in 2030 dollars, an estimated 24% inflation on present day figures. The figure consists of a $1.75 billion (£1.3 billion/€1.5 billion) operational budget for the Games, with a further $200 million (£151 million/€177...
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December 13, 2021
Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series Announces 2022 Tour Schedule and 24-Hour Global Winter Sale
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, the world’s largest road running series today announced its 2022 Tour Schedule covering 14 destinations. To celebrate the holidays and the launch of the 2022 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Tour Schedule, a 24-hour Winter Sale...
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December 13, 2021
Your brain benefits from just a 10-minute run
New research out of the University of Tsukuba in Japan has found that only running for two kilometres still has great health benefits. It seems a 10-minute run will not only make you feel better but can potentially improve your brain health. During the study, researchers asked participants to go...
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December 11, 2021
Leslie Jordan announces their NEW Online Outlet Store LJIoutlet.com
Portland, OR /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Leslie Jordan Inc. announces the debut of their online outlet store, LJIoutlet.com. Offering blank tees, hoodies, zips & jackets, buyers can buy a single item or get a 10% discount if they buy ‘by the dozen’. Leslie says, “This is something we have planned for...
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December 11, 2021
Nearly 10,000 Runners of All Ages Take Part in BMW Dallas Marathon’s Friday and Saturday Events Line-Up
(DALLAS) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A record 10,000 runners showed up at the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival to participate in the Friday Night Lights event, followed Saturday morning by the 5K, 10K, and kids’ events – the 100m and the Oncor Kids’ Race – which were brought back for a third...
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December 10, 2021
Lululemon Revenue Up Despite Mirror’s Struggles
Lululemon reported third-quarter earnings Thursday, posting a 30% year-over-year net revenue increase to $1.5 billion. Net income jumped from $143.6 million to $187.8 million. Revenue in North America rose 28%, and international revenue increased 40%. The athleisure company saw total sales increase 27%, opening 18 new stores during the quarter...
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December 10, 2021
Meet Your 2022 Life Time Grand Prix Race Series Athletes
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2021 — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), owner and producer of more than 30 renowned athletic events across the nation, today announced the 60 athletes who have been selected to compete in the 2022 Life Time Grand Prix series, which includes events such as Garmin Unbound Gravel...