Sport of athletics

TCS Consolidates its Growth and Transformation Brand Leadership

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sport of athletics, Amsterdam Marathon, New York City Marathon, Sports, Marathon, Brand, Business, Tata Consultancy Services

Further, the year-on-year growth in brand value in 2019 makes TCS the fastest growing among the top 3 IT Services brands.

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  • Further, the year-on-year growth in brand value in 2019 makes TCS the fastest growing among the top 3 IT Services brands.
  • "Our principal goal is to be the primary growth and transformation partner for our customers," said N Ganapathy Subramaniam, Chief Operating Officer, TCS.
  • "There is plenty to celebrate for TCS, which has continued its brand growth trajectory, consolidating its position as a top three global IT Services brand," saidDavid Haigh, CEO, Brand Finance.
  • TCS has continued to build its brand through its global marathon sponsorships portfolio, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS Amsterdam marathon, and Virgin Money London Marathon.

John Hancock Announces 2020 Boston Marathon Elite Team

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sport of athletics, Long-distance runners, Sports, Marathons, World Marathon Majors, Boston Marathon, Edna Kiplagat, Degefa, Bizunesh Deba, IAAF Road Race Label Events, Mary Jepkosgei Keitany

75 Elite Athletes, Including Olympians, Paralympians, World Champions, Olympic Medalists and Abbott World Marathon Majors Winners, from 17 Countries Invited for 124th Running on April 20

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  • 75 Elite Athletes, Including Olympians, Paralympians, World Champions, Olympic Medalists and Abbott World Marathon Majors Winners, from 17 Countries Invited for 124th Running on April 20
    BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
  • The 2020 Boston Marathon elite field has won more than 230 international marathons and includes 16 Boston Marathon champions, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, World Record holders, World Champions and Abbott World Marathon Majors Series champions.
  • "John Hancock is proud to announce our accomplished international team in our 35th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon," said Barbara Goose, Chief Marketing Officer at John Hancock.
  • Leading the way are five Boston Marathon champions: Worknesh Degefa, the defending Boston champion and Ethiopian marathon national record holder; two-time Olympian Desiree Linden of the United States, who won Boston in 2018; two-time World Championships gold medalist and three-time Abbott World Marathon Majors Series winner Edna Kiplagat of Kenya, who won Boston in 2017;2015 Boston Marathon, Prague, and Las Vegas champion Caroline Rotich, also of Kenya; and Ethiopian Buzunesh Deba, the 2014 Boston Marathon course record holder.

National University Partners with the Carlsbad 5000 to Raise Awareness of the Value of Achieving Personal and Academic Goals

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
5K run, Road running, Carlsbad, Sport of athletics, Athletic sports

Carlsbad 5000 Presented by National University will host its 35th edition on the weekend of March 21-22, 2020, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the education and running communities.

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  • Carlsbad 5000 Presented by National University will host its 35th edition on the weekend of March 21-22, 2020, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the education and running communities.
  • "Whether it is your first 5K or you are pursuing a new personal best finish time, the Carlsbad 5000 is an event that is accessible and welcoming for everyone."
  • Since the inaugural edition in 1986, the Carlsbad 5000 annually attracts amateur, competitive, and professional runners from around the world.
  • The University is being renamed Sanford National University, effective July 1, 2020.

Athletic Republic at Kennedy Athletics Opening Soon

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Sports, Individual sports, Surname, Humans, Athletics, Lifestyles, Kennedy, Track and field, Sport of athletics

Kennedy Athletics will be opening in Commerce and will feature Athletic Republic, the leading sports performance training franchise.

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  • Kennedy Athletics will be opening in Commerce and will feature Athletic Republic, the leading sports performance training franchise.
  • Scholastic athletes can prepare for their next competitive season at Kennedy Athletics with the Acceleration Training program, which can be tailored to meet the needs of specific sports, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, track and softball.
  • Kennedy Athletics is owned and operated by Ginger and Tim Kennedy, parents of local student athletes with deep roots in the community who are invested in elevating the athleticism of all in the area.
  • According to Ginger, "Kennedy Athletics is dedicated to enhancing your abilities, no matter your level.

Ganapati PLC Teams Up With Usain Bolt

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Sports, Sport of athletics, Olympic medalists, Usain Bolt, Sprint, Bolt

- International iGaming company, Ganapati PLC, has announced a partnership with the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt

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  • - International iGaming company, Ganapati PLC, has announced a partnership with the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt
    - The partnership will see the development of the official Usain Bolt online slot game, to be released this summer
    - The game, Usain Bolt, which will feature imagery of the champion sprinter, is set to be promoted by the man himself at ICE London on February 5th
    LONDON, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --International iGaming company, Ganapati PLC, has announced a partnership with none other than the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt.
  • Regarding the collaboration, Usain Bolt commented: "2020 not only welcomes the biggest sporting competition in the world, but an exciting new collaboration between myself and iGaming developer, Ganapati.
  • Ganapati PLC's COO, Juliet Adelstein, said: "This partnership between Ganapati and Usain Bolt is hugely exciting and represents just how big we have grown in such a short space of time.
  • Usain has worked closely with us to create this special game and neither of us can wait to release the official Usain Bolt slot game later this year."

New York Road Runners Selects Getty Images as Exclusive Commercial Distribution Partner

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Running, Sports, New York Road Runners, Sport of athletics, New York City Marathon, Road running, Mary Wittenberg

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Getty Images , a world leader in visual communications, and New York Road Runners (NYRR) have announced a multi-year partnership that sees Getty Images become the exclusive commercial provider of imagery for The TCS New York City Marathon, the United Airlines NYC Half and the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile races.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Getty Images , a world leader in visual communications, and New York Road Runners (NYRR) have announced a multi-year partnership that sees Getty Images become the exclusive commercial provider of imagery for The TCS New York City Marathon, the United Airlines NYC Half and the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile races.
  • New York Road Runners has been helping and inspiring people through running since 1958, serving 670,000 runners annually through races, community runs, walks, training and virtual products, including the New York City Marathon, NYC Half and Fifth Avenue Mile.
  • "We are proud to partner with New York Road Runners in an effort to bring their quality content to an even wider global audience."
  • "As the world's leading community running organization, New York Road Runners is excited to partner with Getty Images to showcase the transformative power of running," said NYRR president and CEO Michael Capiraso.

AuPairCare Au Pair Finds a Home Away from Home Training for NYC Marathon

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Foreign workers, Domestic work, Sports, Running, Marathon, Sport of athletics, Au pairs, New York Road Runners

Over the course of 50 years, the NYC Marathon has grown from a local race held in Central Park to the world's largest marathon.

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  • Over the course of 50 years, the NYC Marathon has grown from a local race held in Central Park to the world's largest marathon.
  • His host dad suggested running the NYC Marathon as a way to meet people and have a new experience.
  • AuPairCare will be cheering on Eric and over 60 local AuPairCare au pairs will be volunteering at the event.
  • AuPairCare is a leading au pair agency providing a cultural exchange program to American families since 1989.

Team DPF Runs the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend to Benefit People with Parkinson's

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Twin Cities Marathon, Boco, Marathon, Altra Running, Medtronic, Sports, Running, Sport of athletics

She has run 92 marathons, and this will be her second time at the Twin Cities marathon.

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  • She has run 92 marathons, and this will be her second time at the Twin Cities marathon.
  • Seasoned runners know the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon for its 37 years of waterfront racing, its many different lengths courses, and its family-friendly vibe with many activities for people of all ages.
  • Altra Running sponsoring the foundation as the official shoe for Team DPF at the Twin Cities Marathon.
  • Team DPF is sponsored by: Primal, Alt Red, SCRATCH Labs, BOCO Gear, The Sufferfest, Baker Insurance and Boulder Neurological and Spine Associates.

Marta Megra from Ethiopia sets new record for women's full marathon at Hengshui

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Long-distance running, Marathon, Running, Sports, Sport of athletics

2019 Hengshui Lake International Marathon, one of China's top-tier marathon races, took place on September 22

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  • 2019 Hengshui Lake International Marathon, one of China's top-tier marathon races, took place on September 22
    HENGSHUI, China, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2019 "Yangyuan-Six Walnuts" Hengshui Lake International Marathon kicked off at 7:30 am on September 22.
  • Surrounded by the beauty of Hengshui Lake, which is one of China's national natural reserves, the event is regarded as one of China's top-tier marathon races.
  • Aychew Bantie Dessie from Ethiopia came in first at the men's full marathon when he clocked in at 2 hours, 8 minutes and 51 seconds, while Marta Lema Megra, also from Ethiopia, took home the honors at the women's full marathon when she crossed the finish line at 2 hours, 24 minutes and 21 seconds, setting a new record for the category at Hengshui.
  • Hengshui has become a regular stop for many National Marathon Champions during the six years that the race has been held here.

Austin Marathon Announces Under Armour's Return as Presenting Sponsor

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Austin Marathon, Sports, Under Armour, Marathon, Austin, Texas, Sport of athletics, Cities in the United States

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --High Five Events is excited to announce Under Armour, Inc. has returned as the presenting sponsor of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon for the third year in a row.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --High Five Events is excited to announce Under Armour, Inc. has returned as the presenting sponsor of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon for the third year in a row.
  • "Under Armour is proud to return as the presenting sponsor of the Austin Marathon and support the local running community here," said Josh Rattet, General Manager of Under Armour Run.
  • They will also receive a pair of newly-designed Under Armour Austin Marathon socks like the ones that were so popular during the 2019 Austin Marathon.
  • "We constantly see Under Armour Austin Marathon shirts and can't wait to reveal Under Armour's long-sleeve Austin Marathon finisher shirt!"