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July 2, 2021
Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no
Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...
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July 2, 2021
The Olympics need to change
First, star sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, 21, was suspended by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. That means she won't be able to run the 100 meters at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. Her crime: testing positive for marijuana use. This was during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials last month in Eugene,...
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July 2, 2021
Chloe Woodruff resigns from The US Women’s Olympic Mountain Bike Team, Replaced by Erin Huck
July 2, 2021 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)- Chloe Woodruff has formally resigned from her position as a member of the US Women’s Olympic Mountain Bike Team and will not attend the Tokyo Olympic Games. Woodruff cited personal reasons for her decision. Woodruff will be replaced by rider Erin Huck. Huck had...
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July 2, 2021
USA Cycling Partners with Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit to Help Fuel Your Rides
Colorado Springs, CO (July 2, 2021) - USA Cycling is proud to announce Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit as an official sponsor for the summer cycling season. With a combination of more than 20 vitamins and minerals1 and three times the vitamin C in a medium orange2,* per serving (2 kiwifruit), Zespri SunGold Kiwis are the perfect pre and...
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July 2, 2021
Maryland Cycling Classic Postponed to ’22 Amid COVID Challenges
BALTIMORE, Maryland– The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top one-day professional race, has announced the postponement of the event, scheduled for September 5, 2021, due to post-COVID conditions not aligning with the standards necessitated for a world-class event. “From the beginning, our aspirations have been a world-class professional cycling race in...
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July 2, 2021
ROAD iD and the Paul Sherwen Project Team Up for the Tour de France, Fueling Skills Training for Young Women in East Africa.
ROAD iD, the premiere line of wearable identification products for cyclists and the Paul Sherwen Project, the foundation created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen, join forces again to announce the launch of the 2021 Limited Edition Paul Sherwen Project Wrist ID...
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July 2, 2021
July 4th Final Day to Sign Up for Cascade Run Off Redux Virtual 15K and Receive Classic T-Shirt
Portland, OR — Just two days left for running enthusiasts to sign up for Cascade Run Off Redux, an event that celebrates the birth of professional running at the 1981 Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon. Those who sign up by end of day on July 4th, whether they intend...
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July 2, 2021
2021 Rose Bowl 5k returns Fourth of July weekend
PASADENA – This weekend, running events will return to Los Angeles County, this time with thousands of athletes at the start line. Traditionally held in conjunction with the Rose Bowl Half Marathon, the 2021 Rose Bowl 5k will take place as a stand along event over two days on Friday,...
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July 1, 2021
Copper Triangle Springs Back to Life in 2021
Copper Mountain, Colo. — It’s all up from here! A full 79 miles, 6,500 elevation gain. Need we say more? Coming to you on Aug. 7 2021! Registration is open now. Registration is limited to the first 3,000 riders, so don’t miss out. The Roll Massif Copper Triangle is a...
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July 1, 2021
Pensacola Sport’s Ray Palmer Elected Board Treasurer of Sports ETA
Pensacola, Fla. – Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA) announced new board leadership as elected at the Annual General Membership Meeting this week. Ray Palmer, STS, of Pensacola Sports was elected Board Treasurer. “It’s an honor to be selected by my peers to represent them on our industry’s national...
