The sportswear giant is IAAF’s largest sponsor and it is believed that the decision is a direct result of the doping scandal sweeping the sport. Advertisement Neither organisation would confirm the split to the BBC, but both issued short statements referencing the “reform process” under way. An statement from the sportswear giant says: “As you…
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Wearing helmets increases risk taking
Wearing helmets could make cyclists more likely to take risks, new research from Bath University shows. According to their results, rather than making cyclists more safe, helmets could actually increase the wearer’s likelihood of taking risks. Advertisement The scientists, led by Dr Tim Gamble and Dr Ian Walker, measured sensation-seeking behaviour and analysed risk taking in adults…
New 54km Swimrun event to be held in Ireland
County Donegal on Ireland’s beautiful northwest coast will be home to a new Swimrun event, the first of its kind in Ireland, on 20 August. Advertisement Organised by Breca Swimrun and named the Breca Árainn Mhór it will be taking place across the stunning Árainn Mhór Island and The Rosses. Teams of two will…
Caribbean venue for Challenge Family’s latest long-distance triathlon
The new half-distance race will take place on the spectacular Caribbean island of Aruba. Advertisement The 1.9km swim is a single lap course in the clear warm Caribbean sea, while the undulating 90km bike course is over four laps along the coastline. The run is entirely along the island’s stunning white beaches. Click Here: Olympique…
Gerrit Cole finally gets back up from full strength of Bombers’ bats
Gerrit Cole had been waiting for the Bombers to catch up all month. The Yankees’ ace dominated whatever lineup had come up against him from the start of the season, but the Bombers bats had not yet reached that level … until Friday night. Click Here: cheap converse men low top shoes Cole shut down…
Mets game against Cardinals postponed by rain, teams to play doubleheader on Wednesday
The Mets, all too familiar with Mother Nature impacting their schedule, were dealt their eighth postponement of the season Tuesday. The second game of the three-game series between the Mets and Cardinals was postponed Tuesday due to inclement weather. The game was rescheduled as a doubleheader on Wednesday, with first pitch at 5:15 p.m. ET….
Mudman race focus : 6 tips for a successful conquest
As the name suggests, expect to get very muddy and messy at the third and final event in Human Race’s popular off-road series. Advertisement Taking place in March on Army military training ground, the Mudman duathlon, “won’t trouble your PB collection but is guaranteed to give you an adrenalin-fuelled ride,” claim the organisers. 1 Nutrition…
5 of the latest sports science research stories
1) A meta-analysis of nine studies revealed that cold-water immersion is more effective at reducing muscle soreness than passive recovery (where you exercise at a low intensity to flush out exercise-induced toxins). The therapy is said to constrict blood vessels, helping to reduce swelling and tissue breakdown. Prof Aryane Machado and his team also concluded…
Routes announced for World Triathlon Leeds
The World Triathlon Series is coming to Leeds over the 11th-12th June, and the full route maps for both elites and age-groupers have been released today. Advertisement The much-anticipated event, which has replaced London as the UK stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series tour, will see the world’s finest triathletes and over 5,000 amateurs…
Reigning Ironman world champions conquer in Dubai
2015 ironman Champions Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf have won Ironman 70.3 Dubai, the first race of the Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown series. Advertisement Blustery conditions and ocean swells forced organisers to move the swim and shorten the course to 1,200 meters, with an additional 750 meters to run to transition. The 90-kilometer cycle…