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Woman sues obstacle race organiser after breaking ankles

In an unfortunate incident, Danielle Otter, a swimming teacher who broke both her ankles while competing at The Stampede, an obstacle course race in Australia. As a result of her horrific injuries, Otter, 44, is unable to walk normally. Otter claimed she was injured when her…

57yr old Iron woman Elizabeth Model makes world triathlon history

Elizabeth Model is a model in more ways than one. The 57 year old has completed 75 triathlons and 99 marathons, joining Luis Alvarez, Jeff Jonas and John Wragg as the only people on the planet to have completed every…

Gwen Jorgensen and Richard Murray sweeps US$60,000 at Island House Invitational Triathlon

American Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen and South African Richard Murray faced off top rivals before emerging champions of the three-day Island House Invitational Triathlon with a US$60,000 paycheck. The Island House Triathlon invites forty of the world’s best triathletes including Olympic and World Champions,…

Superheroes skip saving the word to raise funds through CrossFit

Superheroes decided to abstain from saving the world for a day, and help to save lives by raising money for the Pinky Swear Foundation, a non-profit supporting families of children with cancer. “It is such a privilege to be able to do…

First Ironman triathlon in Italy to be held on September 23, 2017

IRONMAN announced today the addition of the IRONMAN Emilia Romagna. The inaugural race in Italy will take place on September 23, 2017. In addition, a 5150 Triathlon Series event will take place on September 24, 2017. The race will be located…

2016 P1 AQUAX Malaysia Series uncovers Malaysia’s sterling young jetskiers

Held for the first time in Malaysia, the inaugural 2016 P1 AquaX Malaysia Series completed an impressive debut with a highly successful first round of competition here at the Metropolitan Lake at Kepong recently. Organised by P1 Marine Motorsports (Malaysia),…

Trick or treat, Spartans?

Halloween’s around the corner, and we’re not sure whether this workout is a Trick or Treat but we’re pretty sure you’ll get your Treat after. Imagine this before your workout: The Spartans marched more than 220 miles to Thermopylae, then…

Women lifting taboos in Weightlifting at The Vanguard

It’s almost a taboo for women to be involved with Weightlifting, and everyone suddenly has an ‘expert’ opinion on how women will transform to be the Incredible Hulk. If only they knew how difficult it is for women to grow…

AkTION Series launches triple treat for eco-sports in Langkawi

Langkawi, a world-renowned destination for leisure tourism, plans to expand its horizon by inviting nature and sports lovers to its islands. Organiser E-Plus Global Sdn Bhd and supporter Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), expands the successful pilot project of Tuba Trail…

CrossFit

Police officers and CrossFit athletes raise funds for Special Olympics

Branford Police Officers and athletes from CrossFit Gyms across Connecticut will volunteer and/or compete in the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Crossfit Competition, raising funds that will benefit Special Olympics Connecticut, in the USA. In a team-style Crossfit workout, officers from…