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.-
October 24, 2023
Race Finishers Enjoy Fast Times, Friends and Food at Carmel’s Indiana Women’s Running Festival
CARMEL, Ind. (October 24, 2023) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Temperatures may have been chilly at the start line, but race finishers brought the heat to the 2023 Indiana Women’s Running Festival on Saturday, October 21, in Carmel, Ind. A cash purse of $4,600 in total was awarded to the top finishers....
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October 24, 2023
Dove and Nike Team Up to Launch BODY CONFIDENT SPORT, a First-of-its-Kind Online Coaching Program to Help Build Body Confidence in Girls Globally
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 / -- Girls who participate in physical activity – and stay with it through adolescence – are more likely to have higher body confidence and experience benefits throughout their lives. However, NEW research from Dove and Nike reveals 45% of teenage girls globally drop out of sports -...
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October 23, 2023
The USA Women’s Half Marathon Sprints Into Dallas This Month
DALLAS/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – On your mark. Get set. Go! USA Endurance Events, a road race company offering luxury racing experiences in select cities throughout the U.S., has chosen Dallas for its upcoming USA Women’s Half Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 28, at White Rock Lake. Since 2013, USA Endurance Events has...
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October 19, 2023
Parity Bolsters Team with Industry Veterans Devon Krivec And Marianne Schroer
[New York, NY, October 19, 2023] /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Parity, the sponsorship platform dedicated to closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports, today announced industry executives Devon Krivec and Marianne Schroer have joined the company as Head of Product and Director of Marketing, respectively. With more than...
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October 18, 2023
Krimson Klover Releases Winter and Outerwear 2023 Apparel Collection
Boulder, Colo. (Oct. 18, 2023)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – As the snow begins to fly, Krimson Klover, an outdoor fashion and lifestyle brand powered by women, introduces its winter 2023 apparel collection. With cozy layers that are both practical and fashionable the collection is made for enjoying a crisp morning stroll through snow-covered...
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October 18, 2023
Peloton, The NBA and WNBA Announce New Multi-Year Partnership To Create Special Access And Experiences For Peloton Members And Fans
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 -- Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a multi-year partnership, naming Peloton an official fitness partner of the NBA and WNBA. The collaboration will make NBA League Pass, the league's premium live game subscription service, available to stream...
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October 17, 2023
A New Novel Shows Young Girls Just How Strong They Can Be
/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – The Strong Girl by Molly Hurford, author of the Shred Girls series, is hitting the shelves on October 17, 2023. This is Hurford’s first historical fiction novel and while it has a circus themed setting, the real focus is around the real strength that all girls possess....
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October 16, 2023
Krimson Klover welcomes Katie Borgen to lead Pacific Northwest sales
Boulder, Colo. (October 16, 2023)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Krimson Klover, the outdoor and lifestyle brand powered by women passionate about living a life fueled by outdoor adventure, meaningful connection and giving back to the community, announced the addition of Katie Borgen to its sales representatives roster. Based in Montana, Borgen will assume...
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October 16, 2023
One For the Record Books: History Is Made at The First-Ever Women’s Only Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - For the first time in IRONMAN’s 40+ year history, Kailua-Kona played host to a standalone women’s VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. Not only was this a moment for the record books, but history was also made on the course across both the women’s professional and age-group...
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October 15, 2023
Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) Soars atop Stellar Field to Become The 2023 Vinfast Ironman World Champion in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - History was made today in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i as the first-ever women’s-only VinFast IRONMAN World Championship unfolded on triathlon’s historic homeland, with Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay earning the crown in a perfectly executed performance. The female professional field featured defending and past IRONMAN World Champions, as...
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October 13, 2023
How To Watch: Women’s 2023 Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - The women take center stage in the first-ever female-only race at the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona. On Saturday, October 14, the best female professional and amateur triathletes in the world will battle it out in a bid to be crowned 2023 VinFast IRONMAN...
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October 13, 2023
The Women’s Sports Foundation’s Annual Salute to Women in Sports® Convenes Hundreds to Celebrate Milestone Year and Girls and Women in Sports
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 -- As interest and investment in women's sports continues to grow globally, hundreds of supporters gathered on Thursday night at the Women's Sports Foundation's (WSF) Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Recognized as the biggest night in women's sports, the event's programming looked ahead to the organization's 50th...
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October 12, 2023
How To Watch: Women’s 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i
- Live race day coverage for professional women will air globally on Saturday, October 14 beginning at 4:30 a.m. HAST / 10:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CEST; full details found on IRONMAN Live - Live LÉquipe will begin their coverage at 6:00 p.m. CEST - HR Fernsehen and Sportschau...
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October 12, 2023
Derby based boobydoo pledge to fit 1000 women with the best sports bras for them
12th October 2023 - Derby, UK /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – boobydoo are the UK’s leading sports bra experts, offering fitting advice and education for active women, while providing access to some of the most popular sports bra brands, including Shock Absorber, Sportjock, Panache Sport and Freya Active. The choice of elite...
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October 11, 2023
National Women’s Soccer League Launches Performance Medicine Solution From Kitman Labs As Advanced EMR
New York, NY and Menlo Park, CA October 11, 2023/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – The National Women’s Soccer League and Kitman Labs, the sports technology and analytics company setting the industry standard for how elite sports organizations use data, today announced a new deal that, beginning in 2024, will provide all current and...
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October 9, 2023
Historic Day Awaits for Female Triathletes As Kailua-Kona Welcomes First Standalone Women’s Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship Race
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i (October 9, 2023) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - For the first time in the event’s 40-plus year history, the spotlight will exclusively shine on female triathletes as Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i will welcome the first standalone Women’s VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon on October 14. Over 2,000 registered of the world best...
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October 5, 2023
Dovetail Workwear Announces 2023 Partnership with Geological Society of America
PORTLAND, OREGON (October 5, 2023)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Dovetail Workwear - the largest exclusively women’s workwear brand in the northern hemisphere made by, for, and with women - is excited to announce its official sponsorship of the Geological Society of America (GSA) annual conference, GSA Connects, held in Pittsburgh, PA from...
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October 4, 2023
RECCO partners with AIARE to support Women’s Mentorship Program
STOCKHOLM, Sweden. (Oct. 4, 2023)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – RECCO, manufacturer of rescue technology that makes backcountry travelers more searchable, has partnered with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) to support the institute’s Women’s Mentorship Program. The partnership will enhance AIARE instructor and student awareness of RECCO technology and how...
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September 28, 2023
MEC Expands Sizing for Both Technical Hiking and Skiing Collections
VANCOUVER, B.C. — (September 28, 2023) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Mountain Equipment Company(MEC), Canadian retailer and outdoor gear brand, is beyond excited to announce the addition of plus sizes to their technical apparel collections for fall and winter. MEC believes that every woman should have the opportunity to participate in and enjoy...
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September 27, 2023
Women’s Professional Athlete Field Announced for VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I
- For the first time in the 40-plus year history of triathlon’s pinnacle event, professional and age group women will have their own edition of the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14 - Defending IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro (USA) headlines the field in a...
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September 26, 2023
Wild Rye Expands Lifestyle Collection With New Fleece Kit for Fall 2023
Sun Valley, ID (Sept. 26, 2023)/SPORTSWIRE / – Wild Rye, the premiere outdoor lifestyle apparel brand designed for and by women+ adventurers, announces the launch of its fall 2023 collection featuring an on-trend Hi-Pile Fleece Pullover and Jogger, the ultimate comfort-forward lifestyle kit. The collection also features a rollout of new...
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September 26, 2023
boobydoo announced as Official Sports Bra Supplier for Bristol Sport
26th September 2023 - Derby, UK/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – boobydoo are the UK’s leading sports bra experts, offering fitting advice and education for active women, while providing access to some of the most popular sports bra brands, including Shock Absorber, Sportjock, Panache Sport and Freya Active. Their vision is to provide...
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September 22, 2023
Oiselle Selects Five Athletes For “Year of the Underbird” OTQ Sponsorship
Seattle, Wash. (September 22, 2023)/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Oiselle, an innovator and leader in the women’s running space, is excited to announce the athletes selected to receive their “Year of the Underbird” sponsorship in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL. Oiselle has selected four unsponsored Olympic hopeful...
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September 18, 2023
Kane Footwear Welcomes Crossfit Athlete Kari Pearce to Team
Westport, CT (September 19, 2023) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Kane Footwear is proud to announce their partnership with Crossfit athlete Kari Pearce. The six-time CrossFit Games athlete was a perfect fit for Kane’s team: her experience in gymnastics and competitive fitness have taught her the importance of recovery and taking care...
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September 14, 2023
Parity Announces Parity Locker, An Immersive E-Commerce Platform to Help Close the Gender Income Gap in Pro Sports and Create Unprecedented Fan-Athlete Connections
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 -- Parity, the sponsorship platform dedicated to closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports, today announced the launch of Parity Locker, an innovative e-commerce platform that offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind memorabilia from prominent professional women athletes across sport. Parity Locker celebrates the achievements of notable women...