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May 23, 2023
Rick Hoyt, whose late father pushed him through decades of Boston Marathons and other races, has died at 61
Rick Hoyt, the man who was pushed in a wheelchair by his father in 32 Boston Marathon races, died Monday morning. Hoyt, 61, died due to complications with his respiratory system, according to a family statement posted on The Hoyt Foundation’s Facebook. Rick, who had cerebral palsy that left him...
May 23, 2023
Netflix Tour de France TV show Unchained set to get second season
Netflix's Tour de France documentary series, Unchained, is to return for a second series, with filming at the 2023 Tour, Cycling Weekly understands. Cameras are expected to follow teams in the build up to the biggest race of the year and then at the event itself, as they did last...
May 23, 2023
Dick’s SG Posts 5.3 Percent Comp Sales Growth In Q1; EPS Up 38 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net sales for the fiscal first quarter* rose 5.3 percent to $2.84 billion from $2.70 billion in the prior-year Q1 period. Comparable store sales grew 3.4 percent, partially reversing the 8.4 percent comp store sales decline in the year-ago period. Net income increased 17 percent to...
May 23, 2023
Italy dominates GFNY World Championship
NEW YORK CITY, May 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The new 135 km race course with start on George Washington Bridge in NYC, 2000m of climbing and three sprint primes at Alpine Hill, Gate Hill and Cheesecote assured a fast race with start-to-finish action. 2022 runner-up Mattia Gaffuri (Solowattaggio/Italy) didn’t hesitate...
May 23, 2023
Arthritis Foundation’s National Fundraiser, the California Coast Classic, presented by Amgen, has Contributed $22 Million Towards Research and Programs
LOS ANGELES – May 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As America recognizes Arthritis Awareness Month this May, the Arthritis Foundation commemorates 75 years of championing the fight to conquer arthritis, the nation’s #1 cause of disability. May is also National Bike Month and the official kickoff of the 2023 California...
May 23, 2023
Course Records, Local Runners and Sunshine Highlight 16th Annual Whitefish Marathon
WHITEFISH, Mont. (May 22, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As the sun shined on nearby Glacier National Park, participants from nearly 40 states and three countries crossed the finish line of the Whitefish Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Powered by Hammer Nutrition on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The 16th annual event,...
May 23, 2023
The Running Event Features Expanded Outdoor Focus with Switchback at TRE
PORTLAND, Maine (May 23, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After its successful introduction at last year’s event, The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, brings back Switchback at TRE to provide outdoor specialty retailers and brands with more space to connect, conduct business, and stay current with industry...
May 22, 2023
G.O.A.T. Fuel closes funding round, eyes nationwide distribution
The Jerry Rice-backed energy drink company G.O.A.T. Fuel has closed a $5 million seed funding round co-led by venture firms Stage 1 Fund and Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners. The company has now raised a total of $12 million since launching in 2020, and intends to use its newly acquired...
May 22, 2023
Intelligentsia Coffee Returns as Title Sponsor for the Intelligentsia Cup
May 22, 2023 Chicago, IL /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Intelligentsia Cup is pleased to announce Intelligentsia Coffee is returning as the Title Sponsor for the 2023 race series. “Nothing goes together quite like coffee and cycling and we are so grateful for the partnership and support we have received from...
May 22, 2023
Yamaha Bicycles Announces 30th Anniversary Special Edition YDX-MORO 07
CYPRESS, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In celebration of launching the world’s first power assist electric bicycle in 1993, Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles has announced the 30th Anniversary Special Edition YDX-MORO 07. Planted in performance with racing tradition, pedigree, and reliability, the YDX-MORO 07 has been developed with Yamaha’s 30 years...