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November 14, 2024

USA Cycling Foundation awarded $2.5 million for women’s cycling programmes

A single donation of $2.5 million from the Hellman Foundation was awarded to USA Cycling Foundation earlier this month to bolster women's cycling programmes. Cyclin News

November 1, 2024

FeatherSnap Smart Bird Feeder Selected As One of Oprah’s Favortite Things 2024

November 1, 2024 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – FeatherSnap announced today that the Wi-Fi Smart Bird Feeder is included in 2024 Oprah’s Favorite Things holiday gifts list featured on OprahDaily.com and in Oprah Daily’s special print 2024 Holiday Edition, on newsstands nationwide on November 12. This year, most gifts have been selected from inspiring small...

October 31, 2024

SMITH MFG Earns 2024 Women in Manufacturing Awards for Leadership and Excellence

PORTLAND, Oregon (October 31, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is pleased to share two of its employees have earned the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Award from the Utah Manufacturers...

October 28, 2024

Simone Biles Is SportsPro’s Most Marketable Athlete of 2024

There are plenty of marketable athletes globally, but according to SportsPro, beloved gymnast Simone Biles is the most marketable of them all. SportsPro, a London-based sports business media company, has revealed its list of the top 150 marketable athletes globally. Coming in at No. 1 is Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold...

October 22, 2024

Premium Swiss Performance Brand X-BIONIC® Takes Grip on North American Market, Supported by Industry Stalwarts

Denver, CO. (October 22, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Swiss-engineered apparel and gear brand, X-BIONIC®, an innovative leader in high-performance athletic-wear, is excited to announce its official launch into North America, with a commitment to superior quality and cutting-edge technology. The brand aims to redefine the standards of athletic wear for...

October 3, 2024

WNBA Names Rookie Of The Year

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named as the 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday (October 3). Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds during her rookie season, setting WNBA records for assists in a single-season (337) and game (19), as well as rookie records for points (769),...

September 28, 2024

Billie Jean King receives Congressional Gold Medal

Tennis legend Billie Jean King has been awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal for her trailblazing contributions to gender equality on and off the court, the first individual female athlete to receive the prestigious award. The bipartisan legislation to honour the tennis Hall of Famer and activist was signed by President Joe...

August 13, 2024

BRANWYN Ranks 109th Among Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Brands

Bend, OR – August 13, 2024 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - BRANWYN, the women’s seamless Merino Performance Innerwear brand, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. This annual list celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in America, highlighting the success of independent, entrepreneurial enterprises in the nation's most...

August 13, 2024

Ombraz Armless Sunglasses Earns Spot on 2024 Inc. 5000 for Stellar Growth and Innovation

Bellevue, WA – August 13, 2024 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – This week, Inc. revealed that the armless sunglasses vanguard Ombraz has been named to its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the companies driving the economy's...

July 12, 2024

Caitlin Clark wins 2 ESPYS – Local 5

Caitlin Clark's list of awards just keeps getting longer. The Iowa women's basketball legend and Indiana Fever rookie won two awards at the 2024 ESPYS Thursday night. Clark beat out three other nominees to win "Best Record-Breaking Performance" in recognition of her breaking Pete Maravich's record to become the NCAA's all-time scoring leader....

July 12, 2024

Women’s Sports Win Big at 2024 ESPY Awards

Thursday's 2024 ESPYs doubled as a celebration of the rising popularity of women's sports, as retired tennis superstar Serena Williams hosted the proceedings with ease. "Get up, get off the TikTok, work hard, find out how capable you are. Be great. Be so great they don't want to believe in you and then be even greater,"...

July 8, 2024

Fernanda Keller and Kathleen McCartney to be inducted into IRONMAN Hall of Fame

TAMPA, Fla. (July 8, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – IRONMAN is pleased to announce that icons of the sport Kathleen McCartney and Fernanda Keller will be inducted into the IRONMAN® Hall of Fame this year. An induction ceremony is planned for race week of the men’s 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship®...

June 26, 2024

Caitlin Clark earns her first nomination for this ESPY Award, is up for two others

Indiana Fever guard and Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark just earned a trio of nominations for the 2024 ESPY Awards. ESPN announced the nominations Wednesday morning, and Clark was nominated for three awards — the most of any athlete this year. Clark was nominated for: Best athlete, women’s sports for Iowa women's basketball...

June 13, 2024

VITALOOP Named Finalist at Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT - June 13, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – VITALOOP is thrilled to announce its selection as a Finalist at the prestigious Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. This recognition marks a significant milestone as we take a major step into the US market. We will showcase our automated water...

March 12, 2024

Cycling UK opens nominations for 100 Women in Cycling 2024

Cycling UK has opened nominations for its prestigious 100 Women in Cycling 2024 awards. Now in its eighth consecutive year, this initiative celebrates the contributions of women shaping the future of cycling across the nation through empowering others. From urban streets to remote trails, these women are making cycling more...

November 16, 2023

The 50 Best Places to Work in 2023

Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside Online

August 23, 2023

Cyclist Emily Bridges Makes the “Vogue 25” List

British cyclist Emily Bridges was honored today by British Vogue as one of the “Vogue 25,” an annual round up of “Britain’s 25 Powerhouse women.” The list showcases the women defining—and redefining—Britain in 2023, according to the magazine. Earlier this year, Bridges, who left the Great Britain National Cycling team...

January 12, 2023

Grit&Rock Grant Awards $10,000 to Female-Led Adventures

Climber Masha Gordon has a mission. She founded her nonprofit Grit&Rock in 2016 with two goals. The first: help teenage girls develop self-confidence and mental toughness through the avenue of climbing. The second: provide funding for female adventurers to rack up explorations and first ascents. Gear Junkie

November 11, 2022

American Avalanche, Backcountry Access Partner on Professional Development Scholarship for Women

Women’s-specific scholarships for avalanche work training are now available. Submit your application before December 6 for a chance to receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 2022/2023 winter season. Each scholarship will include $1,500 in tuition support for women taking their Professional Level 1 or Professional Level 2 Avalanche courses. Gear...

November 9, 2022

The 50 Best Places to Work in 2022

In a post-pandemic world, workers are demanding remote flexibility, more time off, and generous health benefits. These are the companies meeting that bar and more, while encouraging their employees to live an active lifestyle and allowing them to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Outside Online

October 18, 2022

Serena Williams, Alex Morgan Rank Among Top 10 Most Marketable Athletes

Serena Wiliams and Alex Morgan are amongst the top 10 most marketable athletes in the world, according to sports industry news outlet SportsPro. Williams is the second-most marketable athlete in the world behind men’s soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, while Morgan sits in eighth. Other USWNT players on the list of...

October 13, 2022

Title Nine’s Pitchfest Outdoor Edition Announces 2022 Winners

Emeryville, Calif, Oct 13, 2022 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to lead, risk and own, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth-annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. One of three Pitchfest programs hosted by Title Nine to encourage entrepreneurial women to pitch...

October 3, 2022

RV Women’s Alliance Announce ‘Champion of Women’ Award Finalists

From dozens of nominations, four companies and six individuals have been recognized as finalists for the Champion of Women Awards. The winner of both awards will be announced on Oct. 11, at the the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Awards Dinner. The finalists for the Champion of Women individual award are: Denise...

September 30, 2022

Bivo Honored with Win at Title Nine Pitchest

Richmond, VT /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Bivo co-founder and co-owner, Carina Hamel was honored to spend a few days in Emeryville, CA for Title Nine’s annual Pitch Fest, where on the final day, she was announced as one of three winners of the event. Pitchfest was created to help support female...

September 28, 2022

Merrell CMO Wins Marketing Leader of the Year Award

Merrell chief marketing officer Janice Tennant has been named a Marketing Leader of the Year by the Women in Content Marketing Awards (WICMA) for her work bringing more inclusion and diversity to the footwear brand’s outreach. The Marketing Leader of the Year was established to recognize the outstanding work of inspiring and accomplished...