PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the women's sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.-
November 9, 2022
Women-Led Wednesday Reports a Record 650 Brands Banding Together to Inspire Conscious Shopping this Holiday Season
Sun Valley, ID (Nov. 9, 2022)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Women-Led Wednesday announces the fifth installment of its annual shopping holiday created to encourage conscious consumerism in support of women-led brands, and this year, is excited to welcome more than 650 companies to its directory leading up to the holiday on Nov. 23,...
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November 7, 2022
Victoria Brumfield Named USA Triathlon Chief Executive Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Victoria Brumfield today was announced by USA Triathlon Board of Directors Chair Joel Rosinbum as the Chief Executive Officer for the National Governing Body. Brumfield, who has served as USA Triathlon’s interim CEO since early September, becomes the organization’s first female CEO in its...
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November 2, 2022
Liv Announces Premier Sponsorship of The Tour De France Femmes AVEC Zwift
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, announced today it will continue as a major partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for 2023. The company will remain the sponsor of the white jersey, signifying the...
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November 2, 2022
The Wait is Over, The Women’s Sports Network Has Arrived
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2022 -- FAST Studios, the Los Angeles-based streaming venture studio, today announced the highly anticipated Women's Sports Network is officially live. On the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, with support from 12 professional women's sports leagues and federations including the WNBA, the LPGA, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and Athletes...
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October 31, 2022
American Taylor Knibb Dominates at the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
ST. GEORGE, Utah /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - In a day that was all about the sport’s top women, Taylor Knibb of the USA overpowered the competition at the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. At just 24 years old, Knibb used a 23:54 swim, a 2:14...
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October 31, 2022
Afghan Woman Zenab Rezaie Makes History as She Completes the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
For race day images and footage of Zeinab, visit: HERE ST. GEORGE, Utah (Oct. 31, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ At just 27, Zeinab Rezaie has made history in becoming the first Afghan woman to race and finish the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship. Zeinab was the final finisher of the 2022 Intermountain...
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October 27, 2022
Camber Outdoors Names Mindy Silva as Chief of Staff
BOULDER, Colo. (Oct. 27, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Camber Outdoors, the non-profit organization with the mission of supporting workplace inclusion, equity and diversity for outdoor-recreation focused organizations, announces Mindy Silva as Chief of Staff, effective immediately. In this newly created Chief of Staff position, Silva will act as a right...
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October 25, 2022
Sponsors Announced for the Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit
Today ESPN announced the roster of sponsors for the 2021 espnW: Women + Sports Summit, taking place November 1-3 at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, Calif. Toyota returns for the tenth year as presenting sponsor. Google, New Balance, Gatorade, and Ally are also vital returning sponsors, with Meta joining...
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October 25, 2022
Zoot Sports supports athlete Zeinab Rezaie who will be first-ever Afghan woman to toe the line at The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Zeinab Rezaie will become the first-ever Afghan woman to start an Ironman World Championship on October 28, 2022, in St. George, UT. Zoot is proud to help support Zeinab by creating custom race apparel to meet Zeinab’s specific needs. With the help of the organization She Can...
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October 25, 2022
Stevy Merrill Sets SuperHalf™ Course and Distance Standard at Inaugural Monarch Triathlon
KINGMAN, Ariz. – Stevy Merrill was the champion of the first-ever SheStrong Inc Monarch Triathlon SuperHalf™, a women’s multisport event that debuted a brand new triathlon distance this past weekend. She set the course and distance standard with a time of 4:32:22. The Kingman local and healthcare worker conquered the...
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October 21, 2022
Fieldwork Brewing Crafts Partnership with Olympic Swimming Medalist Ab
Berkeley, Calif. /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Fieldwork Brewing Company announces its partnership with two-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist Abbey Weitzeil as she trains to quality for her third U.S. Olympic Team. Fieldwork Brewing supports the acclaimed swimmer on her road to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, recognizing her relentless training...
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October 20, 2022
Honey Stinger Teams up with Angel McCoughtry to Inspire Atlanta Community with Revitalized Basketball Courts
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (October 20, 2022)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Honey Stinger and Angel McCoughtry, WNBA superstar and two-time Olympic gold medalist, are set to unveil two refurbished basketball courts in Atlanta, Georgia. Located at Maddox Park, the courts are restored in partnership with Project Backboard, an organization that renovates public basketball courts with...
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October 20, 2022
Chelsea Sodaro Calls For Greater Support Within Professional Sport For Women ‘To Be World Class Athletes And Moms’
20 October 2022. London, UK /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Following her breakthrough World Championship win in Kona, Chelsea Sodaro has called for greater equality in sport, arguing that women should not have to choose between being world class athletes and being mothers. Reflecting on her victory earlier this month, the 33-year old American...
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October 18, 2022
Wild Rye and Skida Launch Exclusive Collaborative Collection for Title Nine
Ketchum, ID, Emeryville, CA, Burlington, VT, (Oct. 18, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMENSte/ - Women-owned, led, and founded mountain and active lifestyle brands, Wild Rye and Skida, are proud to announce a new bike and snow apparel and accessories collaborative collection, designed exclusively for women-founded retailer, Title Nine. Founded in 1989, Title...
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October 14, 2022
How Team UCAN Athlete Emily Sisson Fueled Her American Marathon Record
/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - When Emily Sisson crossed the finish line at the 2022 Chicago Marathon, she had no idea she had just covered 26.2 miles faster than any American woman in history. “The first thing I asked my husband was what my time and pace was,” said Sisson. “I was...
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October 13, 2022
Women-Powered Outdoor and Lifestyle Apparel Brand, Krimson Klover, Brings on Powers-Pedersen Sales Group as Midwest Rep
BOULDER, COLO., October 13, 2022 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Fast-growing, women-owned and women-led apparel brand Krimson Klover is proud to announce Powers-Pedersen Sales Group will be representing the company in the Midwest territory. Founded in 2009, Krimson Klover designs eye-catching, ethically-sourced, low impact apparel that blends high-quality, long-lasting performance with fun,...
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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...
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October 12, 2022
DeFeet Supports Uphill Climb Documentary with Limited Edition Sock
Hildebran, NC, October 12, 2022 / SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – DeFeet announces the release of a limited edition Uphill Climb Aireator sock to help support the production of the independent documentary, Uphill Climb: The Women Who Conquered the Impossible Race. The story documents the phenomenal women from around the world who raced the Tour...
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October 11, 2022
Weston Backcountry X Artist Jessa Gilbert Collaboration
MINTURN, CO. /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Weston Backcountry announces the launch of its first women’s specific swallowtail snowboard and splitboard shape, The Revel, which makes its debut as part of Weston’s Mission Series, in collaboration with artist and Canadian Backcountry guide, Jessa Gilbert. A portion of the proceeds from the collaboration...
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October 6, 2022
Chelsea Sodaro Becomes First American Female to be Crowned IRONMAN World Champion in over 25 Years at The First-Ever Two-Day VinFast IRONMAN World Championship
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i (Oct. 6, 2022) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Today, in the first-ever, two-day VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, a groundbreaking, dedicated women’s professional race took centerstage in the iconic town of Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. Following a three-year hiatus from Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i being able to host the IRONMAN World Championship, it was 34 year-old...
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October 5, 2022
She Tris Finishes the Season With Record Carnes Crossroads Turnout
Charleston, SC /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - She Tris Sprint Triathlon culminated the 2022 triathlon season with the 6th annual Crews Subaru She Tris Sprint Triathlon Carnes Crossroads and Crews Subaru She Tris Girl events at the end of Septemberin Summerville, South Carolina. The morning was a cool fall morning that led...
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October 4, 2022
100% Takes On The Mountain With Their First Collection Of Snow Goggles
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – October 4, 2022 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – 100%® unveils the 2022/23 Snow Collection created by world-class designers & engineers in California. The debut series was developed to exceed the performance expectations of top global snow athletes while catering to the weekend warriors and welcoming new adventurers to...
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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...
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September 30, 2022
IRONMAN Champion Amelia Watkinson Joins MANA Group
/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - MANA Sports and Entertainment Group welcomes Ironman Asia Pacific champion Amelia Rose Watkinson to its roster of managed athletes. The 2020 Ironman Asia Pacific title holder and multiple middle distance triathlon winner from New Zealand believes by working with MANA she can take her professional career to...
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September 30, 2022
Women’s Triathlon Coming to Nashville
September 30, 2022 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Team Magic has announced the addition of the Inaugural Nashville Women’s Triathlon to its 2023 race season, taking place at Music City’s central Centennial Park on Sunday, May 21. Nashville’s only women’s-focused triathlon will feature both Sprint and Super-Sprint distance options with a pool swim...