Athletic sports

NORD Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
World Marathon Majors, New York City Marathon, Sport of athletics, Marathon, Sports, Athletic sports

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7.
  • "NORD is thrilled to join the legion of amazing official charity partners for the TCS New York City Marathon.
  • Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $350 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe.
  • The 2021 TCS New York City Marathon will commemorate the race's 50th running with runners from all over the world participating in-person and virtually.

Bobcat Company Announces BMX Freestyle Athletes as Newest Brand Partners

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Sports, Mining, Minerals, Forest Products, Other Construction & Property, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Extreme Sports, Automotive Manufacturing, Biking, Cycling, Manufacturing, Cycle sport, Cycling, Athletic sports, Ryan Nyquist, Hannah Roberts, BMX

Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global leader in the compact equipment industry, announced today new brand partnerships with BMX legend Ryan Nyquist, along with stand-out BMX freestyle athletes Hannah Roberts and Perris Benegas.

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  • Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global leader in the compact equipment industry, announced today new brand partnerships with BMX legend Ryan Nyquist, along with stand-out BMX freestyle athletes Hannah Roberts and Perris Benegas.
  • These athletes show up every day and give it their all, which makes these athletes perfect for a partnership with Bobcat.
  • He recently transitioned his competitive approach to BMX riding, and is now a coach for the womens BMX freestyle team.
  • I think Bobcat is an awesome American brand, which is why I am proud of our partnership and the opportunity to help showcase the brand and BMX, said Benegas.

The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation DE&I Initiative "Race For Change" Kicks Off Community Engagement Efforts at Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship in Tulsa

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Ironman 70.3, Ironman World Championship, Sports, Ironman Triathlon, Athletic sports, Individual sports

Kicking things off at the Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Race for Change initiative will activate grassroots diversity outreach campaigns in select cities where IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 and Rock \'n\' Roll Running series events are held throughout the United States.

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  • Kicking things off at the Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Race for Change initiative will activate grassroots diversity outreach campaigns in select cities where IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 and Rock \'n\' Roll Running series events are held throughout the United States.
  • "Our vision of success for the Race for Change initiative is to attract and welcome people from all backgrounds to our sport and IRONMAN community while continuing to create life-changing event experiences worldwide.
  • For more information about Race for Change visit, www.ironmanfoundation.org/raceforchange/ .\nFor more information on The IRONMAN Foundation, visit www.ironmanfoundation.org .
  • Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries.

USA BMX Freestyle Leading the Way for Young Riders to Progress in the Sport with 2021 BMX Amateur Series

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Cycle sport, Cycling, Athletic sports, BMX racing, BMX, R. L. Osborn, Bob Morales

Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA BMX - the largest BMX racing organization in North America - announced today the 2021 schedule for the USA BMX Freestyle Amateur Series that will include both digital and live competitions.

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  • Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA BMX - the largest BMX racing organization in North America - announced today the 2021 schedule for the USA BMX Freestyle Amateur Series that will include both digital and live competitions.
  • USA BMX Freestyle first announced the amateur series last July.
  • Amateur riders from across the USA are invited to submit a 30-45-second video through USA BMX FreestyleInstagramusing any indoor or outdoor park of their preference for their State (Digital) event competition run.
  • "This is what we wanted for Freestyle - create a pathway for young riders to progress in the sport.

Branded Legacy, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Spikes CBDx

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Sports, Athletic shoes, Track spikes, Spikes, Spikes, Spike, Athletic sports

Brandon Spikes, founder of Spikes CBDx, LLC, has been an advocate of CBD for athletes for quite some time.

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  • Brandon Spikes, founder of Spikes CBDx, LLC, has been an advocate of CBD for athletes for quite some time.
  • In an effort to expand the Company's presence in the CBD topicals and tinctures market, Branded Legacy Inc. acquired Spikes CBDx, as well as hired Brandon Spikes to be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Branded Legacy, Inc.
  • The acquisition gives Spikes CBDx the ability to tap into Branded Legacy's established distribution network.
  • About Spikes CBDx: Spikes CBDx is a line of CBD products designed to assist athletes perform better, recover faster, and avoid injuries.

Mat Fraser & Tia-Clair Toomey Win 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games With Record-Breaking Performances In Toughest Test Ever

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Sports, Physical exercise, Athletic sports, CrossFit Games, CrossFit, Mat Fraser, Tia-Clair Toomey, Reebok, Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir, Julie Foucher

AROMAS, Calif., Oct. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shattering nearly every major record in the sport, Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey staked their claims as the fittest athletes in CrossFit history with dominant first-place victories in the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games this weekend.

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  • AROMAS, Calif., Oct. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shattering nearly every major record in the sport, Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey staked their claims as the fittest athletes in CrossFit history with dominant first-place victories in the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games this weekend.
  • American Samuel Kwant finished second for the men, his first podium finish for the Games, while Rookie of the Year Justin Medeiros finished his first Games season with an impressive third.
  • Additional information about the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games, including competition history and interviews with the athletes, can be found at games.crossfit.com.
  • CrossFit, LLC also orchestrates the CrossFit Games season, beginning with the annual CrossFit Open, through which athletes at every level compete worldwide, and culminating in the CrossFit Games , where top athletes compete for the title of Fittest on Earth.

Perseverance at Play as 17-Year-Old IMG Academy Athlete & College Baseball Prospect, Refuses to Back Down During the Mandatory Lockdown

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Baseball pitches, Baseball, Sports, Athletic sports, Slider, Pitch, Carl Peter Thunberg, Changeup, IMG Academy

With an immense amount of training at IMG Academy, he had fully polished his curve, slider and changeup pitches.

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  • With an immense amount of training at IMG Academy, he had fully polished his curve, slider and changeup pitches.
  • During his flight home, on an almost empty commercial flight, Thunberg vowed in his heart to become the best left-handed pitcher in the class of 2021 college baseball prospects.
  • Thunberg's coaches at IMG Academy, whom he has a solid relationship with,are logging online to train with him at home on a regular basis.
  • He wants the same personal care and attention to detail at the university level that he is currently receiving at the IMG Academy.

Tobacco Road Marathon Offers All Runners Deferrals

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Monday, March 30, 2020
World Marathon Majors, Boston Marathon, Allscripts, Marathon, Sport of athletics, Sports, Athletic sports

CARY, N.C., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Runners registered for the canceled March 15, 2020, Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon (TRM) or Altra Half Marathon can receive free deferrals to run either race next year on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

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  • CARY, N.C., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Runners registered for the canceled March 15, 2020, Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon (TRM) or Altra Half Marathon can receive free deferrals to run either race next year on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
  • T-shirts and medals are available to all 2020 registered runners through mail delivery at a shipping cost of $4.99.
  • I literally had tears in my eyes," says TRM President, Founder, and eleven-time Boston Marathon Qualifier Kazem Yahyapour.
  • More information and support for runners can be found through the TRM community on their Facebook page.

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.

Life Time and HOKA ONE ONE Partner to Share Incredible Stories of Human Potential and the Power of the Human Spirit

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Long-distance running, Marathon, Sports, Sport of athletics, Athletic sports

"We're incredibly excited to partner with like-minded HOKA to support athletes in their pursuit of adventure and performance and tell these stories."

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  • "We're incredibly excited to partner with like-minded HOKA to support athletes in their pursuit of adventure and performance and tell these stories."
  • To launch the partnership, the brands are teaming up on Global Running Day June 5 to host more than 70 group runs at local Life Time athletic resorts nationwide.
  • HOKA will be the official sponsor of the 2020 Miami Marathon and Half Marathon and Tropical 5K, and the Life Time Indoor Triathlon.
  • Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members across 143 destinations in 39 major markets in the U.S. and Canada.