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June 21, 2024
Nike and Hyperice Team Up on Wearable Technology Focused on Athlete Recovery
Nike and health technology company Hyperice have teamed up on two pieces of wearable technology focused on both athlete warm-up and recovery. The tech Nike and Hyperice have created includes boots and a vest. “Recovery is an important part of any athlete’s journey, but we’re hearing from athletes that this concept of ‘pre-covery’...
June 21, 2024
Ross Edgley achieves World’s Longest Swim record
The endurance athlete and adventurer Ross Edgley has announced he has completed a record-breaking continuous swim (pending ratification), after gruelling conditions meant two previous attempts had to be halted. Via his Instagram account, Ross shared the news that he has swum 510 km (317 miles) continuously with no stopping. sleeping...
June 21, 2024
EF fires Andrea Piccolo after rider reportedly caught with HGH
Piccolo has not yet been publicly charged with an anti-doping offense and the UCI has yet to comment, as the incident became public late Friday evening in Europe. An e-mail request for comment to Piccolo’s agent was not immediately returned. When reached via text message, EF general manager Jonathan Vaughters...
June 21, 2024
Nike Execs Accused of Misleading Investors About DTC Progress in New Suit
A new lawsuit is accusing Nike of misleading investors about its purported success in its direct-to-consumer strategy. A class action suit filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP on Thursday claims that Nike chief executive officer John Donahoe and Nike chief financial officer Matthew Friend failed to reveal to shareholders that the company’s...
June 21, 2024
Austin International Half Replaces 3M Half Marathon
Austin, Texas – June 21, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events is thrilled to announce the rebranding of the renowned 3M Half Marathon to the Austin International Half. The race, set to take place on January 19, 2025, will continue to offer the same scenic route through Austin, Texas, while embracing...
June 21, 2024
OUC Orlando Half Marathon Increases Prize Purse Continuing the Legacy of February’s US Marathon Trials
Orlando, FL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Track Shack Events announces a $24,000 prize purse for the OUC Orlando Half Marathon on Saturday, December 7 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando as part of an athlete development program for U.S. runners. Continuing the ‘history-making’ legacy of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team...
June 21, 2024
Zoë Rom Joins UltraSignup’s Trailhead Podcast as New Producer and Co-Host Alongside Buzz Burrell
June 21, 2024 — Nashville, TN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UltraSignup is thrilled to announce that journalist and podcaster Zoë Rom has joined the Trailhead Podcast as co-host and producer. Rom, a Boulder-based writer and journalist with a passion for outdoor adventure, kicked off her debut episode with an engaging interview alongside...
June 21, 2024
supertri and Varlo Sports Unite to Disrupt and Ignite the Growth of Triathlon
Cherry Hill, New Jersey (June, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Varlo Sports, a leader in sports apparel innovation is pleased to announce its multi-year strategic partnership as supertri’s Official Global Apparel Provider. Supertri is the new name and vision for Super League Triathlon, delivering fast, technical and tactical racing featuring the world’s best...
June 20, 2024
Why Michael Johnson’s $30 Million Track League Won’t Have Any Safety Pins
Michael Johnson’s new track league, formally launched this week and debuting next spring, addresses several major issues in the sport. Grand Slam Track also tackles one very small one. Sprinters and runners competing in the league won’t pin paper bibs to their jersey tops, eliminating a long-loathed anachronism. Athletes have...
June 20, 2024
Zing Coach Raises $10M for Feature-Packed AI Fitness App
That’s the idea behind Zing Coach, a fitness app backed by health tech company Palta, which just raised $10 million in equity and debt financing in a Series A funding round. Zing Coach will use the funding to enhance its technology and features, enter new markets and expand its team....
