PRESS RELEASES

August 31, 2021

Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) Race Introduces Two New Categories, Kicks off Ninth Year

KETCHUM, Idaho /WOMEN'S SPORTSWIRE/ With a mission of people, purpose, and place, the gravel race founded by 7x World Champion Rebecca Rusch begins on Thursday, September 2, and continues through Sunday, September 5. The sold out event, featuring both a four-day stage race and a single-day race, introduces two new categories...

August 30, 2021

Kara Anastasiadis Named President of OvareGroup Outdoor

Los Angeles, CA /WOMEN'S SPORTSWIRE/ The OvareGroup, a Los Angeles-based media and marketing communications company, today appointed retail veteran Kara Anastasiadis president of the newly formed OvareGroup Outdoor division. Based in Calgary, Anastasiadis spent 17 years with FGL Sports Ltd., a division of Canadian Tire Corporation, in a series of...

August 26, 2021

Jenny Simpson to Make Her Long Distance Road Racing Debut at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile on September 12

August 26, 2021, Washington DC /WOMEN'S SPORTSWIRE/ Organizers of the 48th edition of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run announced today that Jenny Simpson, three time Olympian (2008, 2012 and 2016 bronze medalist) and three time World Championship medalist (gold in 2011, silver in 2013 and 2017) would be...

August 26, 2021

WNBPA, Parity Join Forces to Create Marketing Opportunities and Drive Revenue to WNBA Players

NEW YORK (August 26, 2021) – OneTeam Partners is proud to announce a multi-year partnership between the Women's National Basketball Players Association ("WNBPA") and Parity, an online sponsorship platform for women athletes that aims to create strategic marketing opportunities and drive revenue for players in the WNBA. Announced on Women’s...

August 26, 2021

Michelob ULTRA Commits $100 Million to Support Gender Equality in Sports

Michelob ULTRA pledges gender balance in its ad creative, lifestyle media inventory, talent endorsements, sponsorships, and influencer roster by 2025. The commitment is made alongside the launch of a new campaign which encourages people to join in helping increase the visibility of female athletes, by asking fans to 'Save It,...

August 24, 2021

US Trail Running Conference position statement on Arkansas Anti-LGTBTQ Legislation

Estes Park, CO /WOMEN'S SPORTSWIRE/ Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference is incredibly disappointed in the passing of recent legislation that discriminates against Arkansas’s LGBTQ community. Senate Bill 354 was signed into law on March 25, 2021. The bill is an anti-transgender bill that bans transgender...

August 24, 2021

Registration Now Open for Second Annual Women Run The Vote Relay

Seattle, WA/WOMEN'S SPORTSWIRE/ The 2021 Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women will take place from September 20 - 26, 2021. The second annual event will support indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice organizations.  Registration is now open for teams of 20 people. This...

August 18, 2021

Gatorade Endurance Survey Finds ‘Safety Concerns’ As Primary Barrier For Minority Entry Into Endurance Sports

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade Endurance released results from a survey* designed to identify and understand the barriers minority athletes (specifically People of Color, Black, LGBTQ+ and Disabled) face when considering participation in endurance sports, and how to overcome these barriers. Among the key findings, safety concerns – i.e., getting injured, hate...

August 18, 2021

Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Jocelyn McCauley to Join Team US at The Collins Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND /WOMEN'S SPORTSWIRE/ The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Jocelyn McCauley will be joining Team US at The Collins Cup, replacing Heather Jackson, who is unable to attend for personal family reasons. Karen Smyers, Team US Captain, commented, “While we are disappointed for Heather that she cannot attend...

August 18, 2021

Honey Stinger Partners with Soccer Star Catarina Macario

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (August 18, 2021) – Honey Stinger is excited to announce its partnership with professional soccer player Catarina Macario. Born in Brazil, Macario's passion for the game started at an early age, and although there were no girls soccer teams where she grew up, that didn't stop her....

August 17, 2021

Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit seeking nominations for the third annual Women in Triathlon Awards

Denver, Colorado, USA — August 17th, 2021 (SPORTSWIRE WOMEN). The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are back for a third year with the wildly popular Outspoken Women in Triathlon awards. The Women in Triathlon Awards Ceremony where winners will be announced will be held in Tempe, Arizona...

August 13, 2021

HEX Releases Complete Creative Series, Women In Focus, Featuring Top Female Photographers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 13, 2021 - HEX, award winning fashion accessory brand, today released the complete series, Women In Focus, each episode highlighting female creatives and photographers as they share their stories, challenges, successes and give advice to encourage other women in the industry. Drawing on decades of...

August 12, 2021

Liv Introduces Liv Relay MIPS and Liv Path MIPS Helmets

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2021) - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced the Liv Relay MIPS and Liv Path MIPS helmets featuring clean, stylish designs that prioritize safety and comfort. The Liv Relay MIPS was designed for road riders and bike commuters, while...

August 10, 2021

Aqualung Group Appoints Kendall Brandau as Director of Go-To-Market, North America

 VISTA, Calif. (August 10, 2021) – Aqualung, the leading global designer and manufacturer of dive and water sports gear, today announced it has appointed Kendall Brandau as Director of Go-To-Market, North America. Brandau will play a key role in helping to coordinate the planning, development and execution of go-to-market activities...

August 7, 2021

Jennifer Valente First Woman to Win Olympic Gold For Team USA in Track Cycling

TOKYO – Two-time Olympic medalist Jennifer Valente (San Diego; Twenty24) opened up the Izu Velodrome for the morning of racing, starting with the Scratch Race in the Women’s Omnium. Valente is a master of the Omnium, so we were due for some exciting racing. Valente marked her riders as soon...

August 6, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalists in Individual Triathlon, Flora Duffy (Ber) and Kristian Blummenfelt (Nor), Receive Special Invitation to Compete at The 2021 Supersapiens IRONMAN World Championship

TAMPA, Fla. (August 6, 2021) – IRONMAN today announced that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal winners in individual triathlon, Flora Duffy (BER) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) have been extended a special invitation to compete at the 2021 Supersapiens IRONMAN® World Championship® taking place on October 9, 2021, in Kailua-Kona,...

August 6, 2021

Queen of Pain finds Relief in Venga CBD

August 5, 2021, Steamboat Springs, CO. Venga CBD, a leader in training, racing, and recovery products for endurance athletes, announced today its partnership with ultra-runner, 4-time Obstacle Racing World Champion, and full-time lawyer Amelia Boone. Often dubbed the “Queen of Pain,” Boone competes at the highest level possible. No one knows...

August 5, 2021

Human Potential Running Series Becomes First Major Race Series To Fully Accommodate Inclusivity Of All Genders

Arvada, CO – In 2017 The Human Potential Running Series became the first major running series in the world with a black and white policy that spoke directly to transgender athletes. Their policy stated that “Transgender athletes will be listed as the gender they registered for the race, which is...

August 4, 2021

Another Mother Runner ‘Gears Up’ Features Performance Sunscreen KINeSYS

Worldwide community group, Another Runner Mother, has named KINeSYS SPF 30 Clear Zinc as one of their favorite skincare and beauty products. ‘AMR Gears Up’ features products that are used and loved by AMR ambassadors, tried and tested as go to options by women within the community. Another Mother Runner...

August 3, 2021

World and American Record Holder Keira D’Amato Confirmed For 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile

August 3, 2021, Washington, DC: American and World Record holder Keira D’Amato will be wearing a third hat throughout the upcoming Credit Union Cherry Blossom race weekend  — that of race committee member. But her clear focus will be on improving upon the record setting 10-mile time of 51:23 that...

August 3, 2021

Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit Announces In-Person Event, Partnership with Cervélo

Denver, Colorado, USA — August 3, 2021 - The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are excited to announce the launch of the in-person component of this year’s Summit, November 12th - November 14th in Tempe, AZ.  In addition, Cervélo returns after a successful partnership in 2019 for the 2021 Summit as...

August 3, 2021

Oboz, Osprey and Outdoor Research Join Forces to Sponsor 150 Women in #over50outside – a Supportive Community for Women Over 50 Who Love the Outdoors

Cortez, CO – August 3, 2021 – Oboz, Osprey and Outdoor Research in collaboration with 52 Hike Challenge and In Solidarity, today launched OVER 50 OUTSIDE. This supportive community will bring together women over the age of 50 who are passionate about the outdoors. The program aims to motivate and...

August 2, 2021

prAna Reaches 100% Plastic-Free Packaging Goal on Anniversary of Responsible Packaging Movement Launch

Carlsbad, CA – August 2, 2021 – prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable outdoor fashion, announced today that it has officially reached its long-term goal of 100% plastic-free packaging with the launch of the Fall/Winter 2021 collection. The accomplishment coincides with the one-year anniversary...

August 1, 2021

Hannah Roberts wins silver in BMX Freestyle’s Olympic Debut and first medal for Team USA in Cycling

TOKYO – On another hot day at the Ariake Urban Sports Park, BMX Freestyle made history. Based on the seeding results from Saturday, Perris Benegas (Reno, Nev.) and Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.) were the last two women to drop into the event, as they were the top two seeds. At...