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MotoGP extends Austrian business ties
Dorna Sports, promoter of MotoGP, has furthered the motorcycling championship’s Austrian connections with the Red Bull Ring extending its race deal and KTM recommitting as a manufacturer partner.
Vienna to host Kipchoge’s marathon record attempt
The Austrian capital of Vienna has been selected to host Eliud Kipchoge’s attempt to run a sub-two-hour marathon as part of the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in October.
Austrian Olympic Committee pulls bid for 2026 Olympics
Austria has today (Friday) become the second contender to drop out of the race for hosting rights to the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC) blaming lack of local support for its decision.
Austrian winter Olympics bid set to face referendum
The joint Austrian bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by Graz and Schladming is set to face a state-wide referendum to see if the project moves forward.