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March 22, 2024
Chicago Grit Announces Exciting Rebrand from Intelligentsia Cup
March 22, 2024, Chicago, IL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The acclaimed criterium race series, formerly known as the Intelligentsia Cup, is proud to announce its rebranding to Chicago Grit. This change reflects a decade of heart-pounding racing and cements the series' commitment to capturing the essence of Chicagoland's vibrant cycling community...
March 22, 2024
Move over, marathons: the ultra-endurance sports that are redefining fitness
Why do people put themselves through ultra-long distance swims, runs and cycle rides? The increased accessibility of these events is one of the reasons they’re becoming more popular. People are reading about them and seeing posts on social media, so there is a greater pool of knowledge. They see others...
March 22, 2024
Katie Zaferes To Make supertri E Debut In London
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Katie Zaferes is joining an all-star line-up for supertri E World Triathlon Championships powered by Zwift in London on April 13. The American Olympic silver and bronze medallist is continuing her bid to qualify for Paris by tackling the multi-award winning hybrid real life and virtual race...
March 22, 2024
2024 Barkley Marathons Results: Jasmin Paris First Ever Women’s Finisher, Most Finishers Ever
The 2024 Barkley Marathons has concluded outside of Wartburg, Tennessee, with a record-breaking five runners finishing this year’s edition and women’s history made as Jasmin Paris (U.K.) became the first woman to ever finish the event in a time of 59 hours, 58 minutes, and 21 seconds. In the men’s race, Ihor Verys (Ukraine, lives in...
March 22, 2024
Tuscaloosa welcomes record breaking crowd for the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + Publix 5K
TUSCALOOSA, AL. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Tuscaloosa is set to welcome a record crowd of over 1,500 runners from 37 states and Israel for the 12th Annual Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and Publix 5K. The premier 13.1-mile race is the city’s longest-distance running race offering runners and walkers scenic views of Tuscaloosa....
March 22, 2024
Electrolit Announces Three Year Exclusive Partnership with AEG Presents as the Official Hydration Partner for Coachella and Stagecoach
Cerritos, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Electrolit, the preferred premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients, unveils its expanded partnership with Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and its inclusion as the Official Hydration Partner for Stagecoach: California’s County Music Festival with a three-year agreement signed with AEG Presents....
March 22, 2024
Big speaker announcements for the 2024 Business of Running Events Road and Trail Running Conference
London, ON (Friday, March 22, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Business of Running Events conference is a new multi-day conference for running and trail event industry executives, hosted by World Athletics and ASICS. They’ve recently revealed the first few speakers confirmed for their inaugural event taking place this July, which...
March 21, 2024
Nike Beats Sales, Earnings Projections in Q3 as Leadership Touts Innovation Pipeline
Nike Inc. reported sales and earnings results that beat expectations. For the third quarter, the athletic giant reported that revenues grew slightly over last year to $12.4 billion, ahead of the $12.28 billion expected by analysts surveyed by Yahoo Finance and ahead of prior guidance from the company. Net income was down...
March 21, 2024
A $60K Bike Made for the Paris Olympics Raises Questions About Fairness and Equipment Regulation
UCI regulations state that all equipment used during the Olympics must be commercially available. The rule specifically states that “the entire used material must be accessible to all participants. All the components must be available commercially (i.e., available on the market or sold directly by the manufacturer) at the latest...
March 21, 2024
Lululemon Posted Strong Q4 Results but Guides to Slower Q1 Growth
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. CEO Calvin McDonald said the company was pleased with the solid finish for its 2023 fiscal year and continues to deliver ahead of its Power of Three ×2 strategy. Net revenue increased 16 percent to $3.2 billion. International net revenue increased 54 percent, or 56 percent on...