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April 26, 2022

UCI President: The women’s peloton at the highest level is not yet big enough

There is an imbalance between the number of riders or teams and the current competition calendar, and soon, the UCI will have to say 'no' to major organizers when they sign up for the WorldTour for women. Cycling News

April 25, 2022

Women in distance running: is the gender gap closing?

or generations, men have been faster than women in races of all distances, but over the last couple of decades, we’ve begun to see a shift. More and more women’s names are showing up at the tops of leader boards in ultra-endurance events, and the number of female participants in...

April 25, 2022

Aging Up, Not Out

Charleston, South Carolina (April 25, 2022)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Most of the time people hear the word triathlon and think, “WHY?”. Most of the time they also equate any triathlon with an Ironman distance - the longest distance of triathlons (until you get into ultra distances and we’re not going there...

April 24, 2022

Names You Should Know: The Greatest Historical Rivalries in Women’s Cycling

From Six-Day stars to record-breaking world champions, the stories of these women and their rivalries deserve to be told. Cycling Tips

April 24, 2022

Soccer legend Mia Hamm’s greatest win might be the debut of Angel City FC

For years Hamm waged a tireless, lonely crusade for the return of women’s professional soccer to Southern California, a hotbed for the sport. That work eventually paid off when entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, venture capitalist Kara Nortman and actress Natalie Portman — backed by a celebrity-driven investor group that has grown to...

April 21, 2022

Para Surfing World Champ Liv Stone Was Once Inspired to Surf; Now She Inspires Others

In only her second attempt at catching a wave and on the first ride of her life, Liv Stone immediately knew that surfing would become just that – the ride of her life. Stone, 19, grew up in a small town in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. Born with a congenital limb...

April 20, 2022

Video: Thrilling Boston Marathon women’s race determined in final seconds

When Kenyan runner Peres Jepchirchir pulled away from Ababel Yeshaneh with one mile remaining in the 2022 Boston Marathon, it appeared as if the winner of the women’s race had just announced herself. Jepchirchir, who won both Olympic gold and the New York Marathon title last year, is known for her kick and entered...

April 18, 2022

Allyson Felix, the most decorated track athlete of all time, will retire after 2022 season

The finish line is in sight for Allyson Felix. After more than 20 years of sprinting her way to success, the most decorated American athlete in Olympic track and field history has announced that she plans to hang up her running shoes after the 2022 season. Today

April 16, 2022

Boston Marathon marks 50th anniversary of welcoming women

Fifty years after eight women lined up alongside the men — the first official female entrants, but not the first ones to run the race — more than 12,000 women are entered in the Boston Marathon on Monday, when it returns to its traditional Patriots Day spot in the schedule...

April 14, 2022

espnW Announces Lineup for Women + Sports Summit on May 4

The one-day event will gather a distinctive group of leaders and change-makers at the intersection of sports, business, and entertainment for a day of conversation and reflection about the women + sports space.

April 13, 2022

Kat Matthews Rises to the SUB8 Challenge

Sydney, Australia – 13th April, 2022 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ –European champion Kat Matthews has signed on to the Pho3nix Sub8 Project, Powered by Zwift. The third-fastest British female long-distance triathlete and national time trial cycling champion is the newest contender for the audacious attempt to race the full distance of triathlon...

April 13, 2022

British runner sets Guinness World Record for most consecutive marathons

A runner from the UK has broken the Guinness World Record for running the most consecutive marathons. Kate Jayden of Derbyshire completed her 101st marathon in as many days on Sunday, beating American runner Alyssa Clark’s record of 95 marathons in 95 days, which she set in November 2021. Canadian Running

April 13, 2022

UCAN Presents “Boston & Beyond: Reaching Your Personal Best”

/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – The top distance runners in the United States are sharing their tips to help you run your best Boston Marathon. UCAN is hosting a special panel event to celebrate the achievement of the runners who are racing in Boston.  The panel of pro athletes who have dedicated...

April 6, 2022

Camille Herron Will Run Her 100,000th Mile This Week

Sometime in the next few days, 40-year-old ultrarunner Camille Herron will become the youngest woman on record to log 100,000 miles in her running career. While there are no official records for such achievements, several sites, including 100K Lifetime Miles, keep honor-system accounts. And it’s hard to doubt her accuracy. Outside Online

April 6, 2022

Record-Setting ALS Athlete Launches the 50for50 Challenge to Celebrate Completing 50 Marathons in 50 States

RALEIGH, N.C. /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - As Andrea Lytle Peet draws closer to becoming the first person with ALS to complete 50 marathons and 50 states, the Team Drea Foundation is launching a unique customizable wellness challenge to raise funds for ALS research. The 50for50 Challenge, which begins on April 8,...

April 5, 2022

Victoria Evans breaks world record for fastest female solo row across the Atlantic Ocean after ‘intense’ trip

With nothing but her small boat for company, British lawyer Victoria Evans battled high winds, big waves and sleep deprivation to record the fastest female solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. After setting off from Tenerife, Spain, on February 11, the 35-year-old covered 4,740 kilometers in 40 days and 19 hours before finally...

April 5, 2022

Women’s March Madness Viewership Skyrockets

Sunday night’s national championship between UConn and South Carolina drew 4.85 million viewers, peaking at 5.91 million, ESPN announced. That’s 18% more than last year, and 30% more than 2019 — making it the most-watched women’s championship since 2004. Even competing directly with the Grammys couldn’t hold ratings back. The...

April 5, 2022

NCAA Final Most Bet-On Women’s Game in History

The NCAA tournament championship game between UConn and South Carolina was the most watched women’s final since 2004 — and many of those viewers likely had some skin in the game. The Gamecocks’ 64-49 victory over the Huskies was reportedly the most bet-on women’s game in BetMGM history. Though the total amount of money...

March 29, 2022

Gnarly Nutrition joins as a partner for Women’s Epic Race, a new all-female trail race series

Salt Lake City, UT (March 29, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Gnarly Nutrition is thrilled to announce its partnership with Women’s Epic Race, the first trail race in Utah created specifically for all levels of adventure-seeking women. Gnarly specializes in hydration and supplement solutions for athletes, and the brand’s dedication to...

March 23, 2022

NCAA men’s, women’s tournaments see double-digit TV gains

The women's tournament on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPNU and ESPNews is up 15% overall through the first two rounds. The second round averaged 474,000 viewers, a 25% jump from last year. The game Monday night between Central Florida and Connecticut on ESPN averaged 1.13 million, making it the most-viewed, early-round...

March 22, 2022

NCAA women’s tournament breaks attendance record on opening weekend that showcased growth

The 2022 NCAA women's basketball tournament broke a nearly two-decade-old attendance record, with more fans attending first- and second-round games this past weekend than ever before, the NCAA said. The games, hosted by the tournament's top 16 seeds, brought in 216,890 spectators across 32 sessions, topping the previous high of 214,290....

March 21, 2022

Woman Returns To Run Boston Marathon 50 Years After Running In The First Official Women’s Field

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first official women’s field in the Boston Marathon. Eight women started and eight women finished. One of those women is coming back this year to run again. CBS Boston

March 21, 2022

A citizen’s race with nearly 2,500 participants will take place following the elite race and utilize the neighborhood streets of Summerhill as well as Cheney Stadium to cover its 5K course.

ATLANTA – March 21, 2022/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Olympians, a defending NCAA Champion and hometown stars will headline the first ever elite field at the Northside Hospital Atlanta Women’s 5K. Atlanta Track Club announced the all-women’s lineup today that will race on the streets of downtown Atlanta and Summerhill on Saturday morning....

March 21, 2022

Walmart and Deloitte join the 2022 Gone Graveling Festival Lineup as Primary Sponsors

Victoria, B.C. - March 21, 2022 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Girls Gone Gravel and Feisty Media are proud to announce Walmart and Deloitte as major sponsors of the Gone Graveling Women’s Festival. Over 250 women from around the country will gather in Bentonville, Arkansas from April 28 - May 1, 2022,...

March 19, 2022

Climb Like a Woman: A Bouldering Festival in the Himalayan Foothills Empowers Indian Women

The Indian climbing community is predominantly male. These women aim to change that. Outside