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June 14, 2021
Celebrate International Day of Yoga by joining Yoga Gives to St. Jude Kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 14, 2021) –In celebration of International Yoga Day, join yogis Gopi Kallayil, Sarah Thomas Pilcher and Mariah Gibson for a free virtual class called Yoga Gives to St. Jude Kids at 9 a.m. CT on Saturday, June 19,via the St. Jude YouTube channel. Participants are encouraged to...
June 14, 2021
AWOL proves that Live Photos are here to stay
Last weekend’s iconic AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds was a model of COVID-compliant elite and mass participation racing and entertainment held in stunning weather in Roundhay Park, Leeds, paving the way for the post-COVID return to mass participation. A team from British event technology company AWOL were deployed, providing...
June 12, 2021
China punishes 27 officials over cross-country marathon event during which 21 people died
A sudden cold snap during the ultramarathon caused 21 people to die of hypothermia, but investigators say the tragedy was brought about by a combination of extreme weather, unprofessional organization and operation. Punishments imposed on officials include major demerit ratings and disciplinary warnings. Abc.net
June 12, 2021
Chinese official found dead and five arrested during probe into marathon deaths
He was identified as Jingtai County Communist Party Secretary Li Zuobi. Last Friday, the Gansu provincial government handed down punishments to 27 officials, posthumously exempting Li but sacking his deputy, Zhang Wenling. Two other lower-ranking officials were detained, while the others were given administrative punishments, demotions, warnings and demerits. News4
June 11, 2021
The DONNA Foundation Announces Return to In-Person Events for 2022 Fearless Series
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation today announced that it will return to in-person events for its 2022 Fearless Series, including the 15th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend, scheduled for February 11-13, 2022. The announcement coincides with National Cancer Survivor Month, an annual observance that aligns with the Foundation’s focus on...
June 11, 2021
IRONMAN Virtual Club Continues in June with New Virtual Racing Schedule and A Series of New Month-Long Challenges
TAMPA, Fla. (June 11, 2021) – With half the year already through the finish line, the IRONMAN® Virtual Club™(VC™) rolls into June with an exciting new set of virtual offerings. So far, the IRONMAN VR All-Terrain Series has celebrated the Flat and Fast races, spotlighted the best Coastal courses, and...
June 11, 2021
Ready To Rock? Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Virtual Running Club Is Rocking Out This June
TAMPA, Fla. (June 11, 2021) –The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running Club™ (VRC™) is ready to rock this June with the Rock Out theme, offering marathon challenges all month long. From half marathon to standalone five-mile races, participants will have the chance to work up to the marathon distance...
June 11, 2021
Supernus Partners with Davis Phinney Foundation Virtual Event to Support Parkinson’s Wellness and Education
Boulder, CO— As an organization dedicated to wellness and education to help people and families affected by Parkinson’s, the Davis Phinney Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Supernus Pharmaceuticals, as a new sponsor for the Every Victory Counts Challenge–a virtual event full of activity and fun for all...
June 11, 2021
DeSatnick Real Estate to partner with DelMoSports as Title Sponsor of Iconic Escape the Cape Triathlon
Cape May, NJ – DelMoSports is pleased to announce that DeSatnick Real Estate will be the first ever Title Sponsor of the Escape the Cape Triathlon and Open Water Classic (ETC). Scheduled for August 29th this year, and returning to its normal June date in 2022, the ETC has become...
June 10, 2021
Olympics: 8,500 athletes qualified, 80% to be vaccinated by games: IOC
The IOC said 75 percent of prospective Olympic and Paralympic Village residents have either already been vaccinated or are scheduled to be vaccinated, with the figure set to rise to over 80 percent when the games start. The village officially opens on July 14. Kyodo News