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February 20, 2023
Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital
Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for various health conditions in the coming years. The list included such common ills as pneumonia, stroke, diabetes complications and severe urinary tract infections. US News
February 19, 2023
In San Francisco Bay, Wetsuits Make Waves Among Swimmers
Wetsuits have a long history in the frigid waters of the Bay Area, but some swimmers who forgo the neoprene shame those who wear them. Some Bay Area triathlete pages call them “wuss suits.” Despite the local history, a war rages on over whether to wear wetsuits. WSJ
February 17, 2023
Climate change could force ‘decoupling’ of long-distance athletics events – World Athletics chief
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said long-distance events could be "decoupled" from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 many competitors struggled with extremely hot and humid conditions. News24
February 17, 2023
Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree Dies After Arizona Marathon
Pierre Lipton, 26, started the Mesa Marathon at 6:30 a.m. on February 4, chasing a personal best. After 26.2 miles running 7:15 mile pace, Lipton crossed the finish line in 3:10:05, a new PR. A few steps from the finish line, he collapsed near paramedics. They tried CPR unsuccessfully and...
February 17, 2023
Olympia Sports Intellectual Property Sold At Auction
The intellectual property and related assets of Olympia Sports, including the trademarks for Olympia Sports, Clever Training and Surf Outfitter, were sold for $180,000 to 54 Glen Cove Realty, LLC at an auction run by Hilco Streambank. Olympia Sports filed for bankruptcy last September to liquidate its remaining 35 stores....
February 17, 2023
Shimano forecasts 21% sales drop in 2023
In its fourth quarter and full-year financial results report, the company forecast that 2023 sales in its bike components business will produce 396 billion yen ($2.95 billion), down from the 517 million yen recorded in 2022, a 23% drop. Bike component sales make up about 79% of Shimano’s business with...
February 17, 2023
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has roughly 2.3 million photos from 200 million user-uploaded public activities in the past year to...
February 16, 2023
Three Perspectives on Ironman’s Controversial New Open Category and Transgender Policy
In a larger press release sent out on February 6, Ironman announced the creation of a new Open participatory division, with the hopes of “[providing] a welcoming and inclusive field for able-bodied athletes that cannot or do not wish to race in a competitive age or gender group.” The press...
February 15, 2023
NBC Sports, Peacock secure US media rights for the Tour de France on six-year extension
NBC Sports and Peacock will retain the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for the Tour de France on a six-year extension, officials confirmed Wednesday. As part of its previous agreement, NBC Sports and Peacock will present full live coverage of 110th Tour de France this summer July 1-23, 2023. The extension means NBC Sports...
February 14, 2023
Tonal seeks buyer or fresh investment at US$500m valuation
Tonal, the smart home gym tech startup backed by an array of leading athletes, is reportedly seeking fresh investment or a potential buyer at a valuation of US$500 million – only slightly more than a quarter of what it was said to be worth last year. The company, which manufactures...