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Ironman release statement on Covid-19

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“We know that both our athletes and our communities want to be racing; we do too. Advertisement While The IRONMAN Group’s mission is to provide exceptional, life-changing race experiences for athletes of all levels, from their first step to the finish line, we can only accomplish this by providing the safest possible environment, and safeguarding […]

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Is this the perfect role for a triathlete?

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Neilson have created possibly the best job ever for a triathlete. They are searching for their 2020 Active Ambassador, a Chief Oomph Officer (COO),. And the perks that come with this role aren’t bad… from free beach and snow holidays, a bundle of active kit, to adrenalin-fuelled experiences AND a salary…. Advertisement This exciting new job, with a package worth up […]

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AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds 2020 postponed due to COVID-19

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“The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds have made the difficult decision to postpone the event from the original date of the 6-7 June 2020, due to the current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak.  “When hosting major events, the welfare and well-being of everyone involved in the event, including athletes, […]

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Ironman launches new virtual race series

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Ironman  have announced that it will add a virtual racing series to its portfolio, including the Ironman VR Pro Challenge that will debut on April 4 through the IRONMAN Now Page on Facebook Watch. The Ironman VR Series will be offered through the soon to be launched Ironman Virtual Club™, a web-based platform allowing athletes to […]

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Tokyo 2020 postponed

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As a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed. The IOC have released a statement saying: “The IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021.“ Advertisement The president […]

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Two-Thirds of Canadians Would Support A COVID-19 Curfew: Poll

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OTTAWA — More than two-thirds of Canadians say they would support a curfew if the COVID-19 pandemic became serious enough, according to a new poll. The survey by Léger and the Association for Canadian Studies found that 67 per cent of Canadians would back a temporary nighttime curfew — 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. — […]

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TD Bank Says It Won't Finance Oil And Gas Activities In The Arctic

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TORONTO (Reuters) ― Toronto-Dominion Bank on Monday said it will not provide project-specific financial services for oil and gas-related activities in the Arctic Circle as part of its plan to get to net-zero emissions by 2050, joining a host of global lenders in taking similar action. The Arctic Circle “is warming significantly faster than the rest of […]

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Sufferfest & Wahoo extend free trial of their indoor training plans

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These four-week “All In” training plans are completely indoor-based and place increased emphasis on yoga, strength, and Mental Training. Each indoor plan offers a different focus – cycling, multisport, cross-training – while incorporating sessions from The Sufferfest yoga and strength training video library. Advertisement To help athletes develop essential positive thinking and goal setting skills, […]

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Toronto To Enter COVID-19 Red Zone As Ford Defends Plan To Fight Virus

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TORONTO — Toronto will not open indoor seating at restaurants and bars or allow group fitness classes when it moves into Ontario’s new COVID-19 framework this weekend, officials said Tuesday. “The spread of COVID-19 has never been greater in Toronto,” medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa said at her daily press conference. “The grave […]