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January 8, 2021
NY man charges that Trek’s Bontrager WaveCel helmet safety claims are misleading
Trek Bicycle is being sued for $5 million by a New York man who says the company is making misleading claims that its Bontrager WaveCel helmets are safer than other brands. Bicycle Retailer
January 8, 2021
TYR Sport Inc. Introduces Charlie Siracusa as Executive Vice President of Sales
Seal Beach, CA - January 8th, 2021 - TYR Sport Inc, America’s leading swim and triathlon brand, announced Charlie Siracusa as Executive Vice President of Sales. Prior to joining TYR, Siracusa enjoyed a storied career in apparel and sales leadership, accelerating sales for Timberland PRO as Director of Apparel, and...
January 7, 2021
IOC reconfirms commitment to Olympic Games following Tokyo’s state of emergency
Tokyo announced today that it would be transitioning into a Stage 4 shutdown. Despite a state of emergency being declared in Tokyo, the host city of the Olympic Games this summer, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has remained committed to making sure the games continue as scheduled. SwimSwam
January 7, 2021
Ironman Organizers Get Win In COVID-19 Cancelation Suit
A Florida judge on Thursday ended a proposed class suit accusing the company behind Ironman triathlons of not refunding fees for races canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the "no refunds" clause of the participant contract is both clear and not unconscionable. Law360
January 7, 2021
Super League Triathlon appoints Sport Collective GV6 to develop commercial strategy roll out
Super League Triathlon, the world’s premier elite swim-bike-run series, has appointed Sport Collective GV6 to support the development and implementation of its commercial strategy. Super League Triathlon pitches the very best athletes against each other in quick and exciting race formats in destinations across the globe. It’s game-changing race formats have...
January 7, 2021
United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy Launches First Ever Ultrarunning Coach Certification
Highlands Ranch, CO – January 7, 2021 – United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), in partnership with renowned ultrarunning coach and author, Jason Koop has developed the first ever ultrarunning coach certification. The certification launched on 1/1/21 and is 100% online, including the testing. As a leader in endurance sports...
January 7, 2021
B.O.A. Begins Year with Strategic New Hires
B.O.A. (Brea, CA), known for its cheeky print running shorts, is kicking off 2021 optimistically with two new strategic positions. Louise Chan, Activewear Designer, has experience in high fashion, athleisure, and sports apparel design. She’s prepared to refresh the product range with style and function. Christy Slye, EVP Sales &...
January 6, 2021
Emerald Acquires Company Behind Elastic Suite
Emerald, the parent company of Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer announced that it has acquired PlumRiver, the company behind Elastic Suite, a digital B2B platform for a total purchase price at closing $34 million, including $30 million in cash and the rest in stock. Shop Eat Surf
January 6, 2021
Endurance Exchange request for proposal for 2021-23 conference now available
USA Triathlon has released the Request for Proposal for the next Endurance Exchange, set to occur in late 2021 or early 2022, then again in late 2022 or early 2023. This is open to all convention and visitors bureaus, sports commissions, and event venues interested in hosting USA Triathlon's premier...
January 6, 2021
More Than Ever, Triathlon Clubs Matter
When COVID-19 restrictions put a halt to workouts and adventures with training buddies, what did that mean for triathlon clubs? Here are four clubs who are doing it right from which we can all learn from. triathlete