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March 9, 2023

Tour de France Femmes debut marks a ‘before and after’ for peloton

There will forever be a “before and after” in racing with the successful debut of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2022. The platform and prestige that came with the international recognition of the maillot jaune lended immediate credibility to the race. VeloNews

March 8, 2023

Take the Lead Announces Dates for 2023 Retreat

Seattle, Wash. (March 8, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Take the Lead, a first-of-its-kind retreat, is returning in 2023 with the continued mission to provide women and femme of color (WFOC) who work in the running industry with career development programming, community building, and mentorship opportunities. After a successful launch in...

March 8, 2023

Marathon Goddess, Julie Weiss Reaches Milestone: Competitive Runner Raises One Million Dollars for Pancreatic Cancer Research

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 8, 2023 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Ten years ago, at the Los Angeles Marathon, Julie Weiss finished her journey of 52 marathons in 52 weeks, in a quest to raise one million dollars for pancreatic cancer research, and eventually became known as the Marathon Goddess. On Sunday,...

March 7, 2023

Hundreds of London Cyclists Ride in Protest, Demanding Safer Streets for Women

Hundreds of people rode through the streets of London last weekend, protesting for safer cycling conditions for women. The event was organized by the London Cycling Campaign's (LCC) Women’s Network, along with Joyriders, a women’s cycling organization, and the Londra Bisiklet Klubu, a cycling group run by London’s Turkish/Kurdish community....

March 7, 2023

Florida Woman Sets Guinness World Record for Consecutive Ultramarathons

According to the newspaper, Cassidy started running in 2010 after she ran the Disney Marathon with her sister. Since then, she’s run 100 marathons and is on her way to becoming a World Marathon Major Six Star Finisher. Runners World

March 6, 2023

Woman Completes First Crossing of Africa on an Electric Motorcycle

Unaided by technical or medical support, Gottwald ended her journey in Cape Town, South Africa, on Feb. 15, 2023. Gottwald’s finish marks the first person to ride an electric motorcycle across the continent. She completed the 124-day quest using a Kalk AP, made by Swedish bike maker CAKE, which also...

February 24, 2023

USA Triathlon Launches Women’s Series, Featuring Women’s-Only Triathlons Across the Country

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – USA Triathlon today announced the 15 women’s-focused multisport events that are a part of the inaugural USA Triathlon Women’s Series. The series highlights prominent women’s races across the country that give female athletes, from beginner to experienced, a space to celebrate and engage with other...

February 23, 2023

Women’s March Madness Title Game Deserved a True Pregame Show

Since 2020, ESPN has made major strides in elevating the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament to better channels and times. The biggest change in 2023: The championship game will be broadcast on ABC for the first time. FOS

February 16, 2023

Wondery Brand Celebrates International Women’s Day with “The Onsight” Climbing Festival

Los Angeles, CA (February 16, 2023) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Wondery, an apparel and gear brand on a mission to empower women in the outdoors, will celebrate International Women’s Day with its inaugural climbing festival, The Onsight. An annual festival launching Saturday, March 4, The Onsight will gather climbers and those...

February 14, 2023

As Popularity Soars, WNBA Makes Bet With Broadcast Deal for Another League

The WNBA is using its own platform to elevate the women’s professional basketball league run by Athletes Unlimited. On Tuesday, the two entities announced that 25 of 30 Athletes Unlimited games will be broadcast on WNBA League Pass this season. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed. CBS Sports Network will...

February 10, 2023

Best Women’s Field in European Triathlon History at Roth

ROTH /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – There has never been such a top field at a long distance race outside Hawaii. With Anne Haug, Daniela Ryf and the reigning Kona winner Chelsea Sodaro, three world champions and two Roth winners will fight for the title at DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep...

February 8, 2023

Tour de France Femmes dates will change in 2024

A clash with the Paris Olympic Games will force Tour de France Femmes organizers to change the dates of the race in 2024. That’s according to Tour director Christian Prudhomme, speaking to reporters during an event to promote the Italian start of the 2024 Tour in Tuscany. VeloNews

January 30, 2023

Australia’s Women’s World Cup opener moved to bigger venue

Australia’s opener was originally set to be played at Sydney’s new Allianz Stadium, which seats 42,500, but it has been shifted to Stadium Australia, which seats more than 82,000. Stadium Australia, the former Olympic stadium, will also host the World Cup final on Aug. 20. AP

January 24, 2023

Pregnant Runner Calls Out Boston Marathon’s Lack Of Maternity Policy

After a runner’s Instagram post about the Boston Marathon’s lack of a clear policy around pregnancy deferrals, the Boston Athletics Association is finally taking action. Women's Running  

January 24, 2023

Heidi Muller Leads a Buy Out of the Adventure Racing World Series

23/01/2023 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - The Adventure Racing World Series is under new ownership after the company was purchased from Geocentric Outdoors (Australia) by a consortium of investors lead by current CEO, Heidi Muller. Muller has been CEO for the past year, and in full operational charge of the global adventure...

January 23, 2023

WNBA Set to Test Its Popularity, Weigh Expansion in Canada

Canada has the chance to prove why it should get a WNBA team. Toronto is hosting a preseason game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky in May at Scotiabank Arena that will air on Sportsnet and TSN. FOS

January 20, 2023

Lindsey Vonn Became the First Woman to Ski the Kitzbühel Streif. She Did It at Night.

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn won everything there is to win in alpine skiing before retirement in 2019 (Olympic gold, 82 World Cups, and multiple World Championships), but one last dream goal eluded her in her illustrious career: the notorious Streif downhill in Kitzbühel, Austria. The treacherous downhill course—immortalized by...

January 13, 2023

After a successful first year, the Gone Graveling Festival presented by BMC is returning to Bentonville, AR for a one-of-a-kind experience for women gravel cyclists

Victoria, B.C. January 13, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Girls Gone Gravel and Feisty Media are thrilled to announce that The Gone Graveling Festival presented by BMC will be returning to Bentonville, AR for a second year. The event, which celebrates all things gravel cycling, will take place on the weekend of May...

January 11, 2023

4th Annual International Women’s Day Bike Ride Spreads the Message of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

LOMBARD, Illinois /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - On March 8-12, 2023, nonprofit Inspyrd Movement™ will be hosting their 4th annual International Women’s Day – Together We Ride™ global cycling event. As in years past, participants are encouraged to ride their bikes anywhere, any distance, outdoors or inside, in a group or solo...

January 9, 2023

How Races are Supporting Lactating Runners

Lactating runners often rely on the advice from friends or other runners who have been through this before. But this fall, several races took steps to expand and promote lactation support services, making their events more inclusive for this modest but present population. Women's Running

January 9, 2023

Global Medalists, National Record Holders, Olympians and Paralympians Among 127th Boston Marathon Women’s Field

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) proudly announced today the women’s professional field for the 127th Boston Marathon, featuring decorated Open, Wheelchair and Para Athletics Division athletes from 18 countries. Among the field are global medalists, national record holders, Olympians and Paralympians, as well as five Boston Marathon champions. BAA

January 4, 2023

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Women’s WorldTour calendar

With 30 events and 86 race days across three continents, the Women's WorldTour is bigger than ever. VeloNews

December 31, 2022

Top Moments in Women’s Sports: 2022

As time goes on, women’s sports are only continuing to prove their value. Female athletes are setting the bar high while inspiring the next generation. Here are Her Campus' top five moments in women’s sports in 2022. Her Campus

December 21, 2022

Women in the Tube: A New Era

With the 2022 Vans Pipeline Masters’ significantly expanded and a remarkably diverse women’s division emphatically justifying its format with Carissa Moore’s amazing first-round Backdoor barrel, it seems like the appropriate time to consider the relatively recent paradigm shift in women’s tube riding. A dramatic advancement. And while finally receiving overdue...

December 12, 2022

Life Time responds to Sea Otter petition, changes start times for women’s cross-country race

Life Time, the parent company of the Sea Otter Classic, has said they are changing the start format of the Fuego 40km cross-country mountain bike race in 2023. In 2023, all women's age group categories will start ahead of the men. VeloNews